Orientation Schedule
Dates for orientation for students entering in fall 2026 are Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30. Programming for the four days is designed for both resident and commuter students.
Day One
Thursday, August 27
- 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Residential Move-In
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- International Student NSO
- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Lunch On Your Own
- 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
- Commuter Student Check In
- 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Welcome to IU
- 3:20 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
- Campus Resources & Involvement Panel
- 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Mighty Choices for Mighty Macs
- 4:50 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
- The People You Meet at IU
- 5:05 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
- Orientation Overview
- 5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Blessing/Goodbye Farewell
- 5:40 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- BBQ Dinner on the Quad
- 6:45 p.m. -7:15 p.m.
- Commuter Royale
- 6:45 p.m. -7:15 p.m.
- New Student RA Meeting
- 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Playfair
Day Two
Friday, August 28
- 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
- Sunrise Series: Morning Dip (optional)
- 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- Breakfast
- 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
- Honors Program with Dr. Weikert (honors students only)
- 9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
- Pre-law with Dr. Weikert (pre-law students only)
- 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
- Academic/Major Overviews (all incoming students)
- 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
- IMAC 101, First Year Mentor Tours (all incoming students)
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch with your Future Professors and Classmates
- 1:35 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
- How to get Involved? ● Leadership ● SGA ● Intramurals
- 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Title IX Presentation
- 3:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Mighty Macs Movie
- 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Lawn Games (Includes field day type games or relays as well)
- 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Dinner
- 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday Night Lights Bingo and Games
- 8 p.m.
- Foodtruck Rally (Snacks and ice cream type stuff)
Day Three
Saturday, August 29
- 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
- Sunrise Series: Morning Dip (optional)
- 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Breakfast
- 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Community Service Assignment & Dismissal
- 10:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
- Pick up Lunches and Load Transportation
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Community Service
- 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Return to Campus + Break
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Campus Ministry Social & Kona Ice
- 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Orientation Leader Fair
- 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Dinner
- 6 p.m. - 6:30 pm
- Load Transport to Trip
- 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Thrillz! (Off-campus programming)
- 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Load Transport Back to IU
Day Four
Sunday, August 30
- 7:30 am - 8:50 am
- Breakfast
- 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
- IU Mission and Traditions Presentation
- 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Reception of Ivy Pins
- 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Class of 2030 Photo
- 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Planting of the Ivy
- 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
- Singing Alma Mater & Closing Ceremony
- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Returning Student Move-in
- 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Lunch + Free time
- 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Welcome Back Bash
- 4:30 p.m.
- New Student Orientation Winner Announcement
- 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Dinner *first meal on meal plan
- 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Floor meetings
- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Welcome Mass