College Preview Day

Ernie Pyle Hall
940 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405

For any overachievers who want to get a head start on all the fun (you know who you are), you can check in early, receive your swag bag, and catch an optional personalized tour before the festivities begin on Saturday.

Early check-in will take place on the first floor lobby of Ernie Pyle Hall.

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Tours available:

• College of Arts and Sciences Tour:
  

  Join us for an immersive tour of the College of Arts and Sciences! You'll explore a typical classroom and residence hall, while also visiting some of the College's most historic buildings. Along the way, you'll take in gorgeous views of campus. The tour includes stairs, but we're happy to accommodate mobility needs—just let your guide know if you'd prefer a route without steps.

• Collins Living-Learning Center (LLC) Tour:
  

  Explore living history with our Collins Residence Hall tour. As one of the first living-learning centers in the nation, Collins isn't just a place to stay, it's a vibrant community shaped by students with a passion for leadership, sustainability, and the arts and humanities. This tour isn't just about exploring a residence hall; it's a chance to immerse yourself in the unique experience of being a student in a community that values both history and progress.

• Memorial Stadium Tour:
  

  Tour IU's football stadium and get access to resticted areas such as the team center, the field, premium seating, the press room, and more. This tour takes place on Friday from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Due to limited seats, pre-registration is required. Email collinfo@iu.edu with any questions.

Sign up for an optional tour when you register for College Preview Day.

IU Auditorium
1211 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405

Doors open at 10 a.m. for check-in.

Join us in the IU Auditorium for a welcome address from Rick Van Kooten, executive dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at 11 a.m., followed by a student panel discussing life as a College student, mini-lectures from faculty, and a performance from an IU Acapella Group. We’ll be serving up coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries in the lobby before the program begins. 

You'll have time to explore the IUB campus or downtown Bloomington during lunch on Saturday. For those who want to stay close, dining halls like Forest or McNutt offer a wide variety of options, as does the Indiana Memorial Union.

For those looking to explore the city, you can learn more about Bloomington's diverse culinary landscape at https://www.visitbloomington.com/restaurants/.

• College Study Abroad
  Studying abroad is an opportunity to enhance your academic skills, to build your resume and career profile, and to become a better version of yourself. When might it fit into your plan? How will you decide where to go? And what are the costs? Pete Giordano, Director of International Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, will help you begin your exploration.  A student panel will join him to share their stories and discuss the value of their experiences overseas.
  
• Alumni Panel
  The College has a rich history of showing students how to use a liberal arts and sciences education to prepare for a lifetime of meaningful and fulfilling work. In this session, College Alumni will discuss all the experiences and opportunities that shaped their time at IU and how they built a successful life from that foundation. This can't miss discussion will be held in the IMU Frangipani Room.
  
• ASURE Information Session:
  Curious about research opportunities at IU? Drop by Whittenberger Auditorium in the IMU to join an Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) session and gain insights from professors and current students who are already immersed in their research journey.
• College 101 Panel:
  Choosing the right university is an important decision – especially when you’ll be the first in your family to attend! This session features a brief presentation on the transition to college, followed by an interactive question and answer panel. Participating in the panel is a faculty member, academic advisor, career coach, and a current student – who all proudly identify as first-generation.  

There are options for each session at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes, with 15 minutes allocated for walking to the next location. Sign up for your preferred information sessions when you register for College Preview Day.

Located at the heart of IUB's campus

Plot your own adventure through the center of campus to make early connections with faculty, staff, advisors, and your fellow scholars as we proudly introduce you to the College departments, programs, and services.

You’ll have a chance to discover opportunities and tap into all the resources available to our Admits, and learn more about what you can study through the College's 80+ majors, 90+ minors and certificates, and other programs. This is also the time to collect lots of free College swag!

The College of Arts and Sciences has reserved a limited number of rooms at the locations below. Guests are responsible for making their own reservations and for all travel expenses. Rooms available on a first come, first served basis:

Historic Biddle Hotel in the Union
Address: 900 E. 7th Street
Contact: 812-855-1802
Booking link: Make a reservation
Booking Code: CPDAY25

Hilton Garden Inn
Address: 245 N. College Avenue
Contact: 812-331-1335
February 14 booking link: Make a reservation
February 21 booking link: Make a reservation

Home 2 Suites
Address: 1410 N. Walnut Street
Contact: 812-668-5985
February 14 booking link: Make a reservation
February 21 booking link: Make a reservation

Free parking is available at East Parking Garage near the IU Auditorium. The Poplars and Henderson Parking Garages also offer free parking and will have shuttles running to and from the Auditorium. Shuttles begin at 9:45 a.m. and provide frequent pickups. 

Paid parking is available at the Indiana Memorial Union lot, located next to Ernie Pyle Hall for those interested in Early Check-in, and a short walk up 7th St. to the Auditorium.

The IU interactive campus map includes IU and non-IU buildings, construction zones, visitor parking lots, accessible lots, bike racks, and emergency phone locations.

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Learn more about accessible parking

The closest airport to Bloomington is Indianapolis International Airport. Allow 1.5 hours of travel time from the airport to Bloomington. You can also use a shuttle service to travel between the Indianapolis International Airport and Bloomington: Bloomington Shuttle Service.

Since College Preview Day is all about you, we certainly want you to be comfortable—dress is casual. Since you’ll be walking from location-to-location on campus, be sure to dress for winter-in-Bloomington weather!

Absolutely yes! Families are welcome to join our College Admits on this special day.

If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact us at (812) 855-7036 or collinfo@iu.edu.