Your student will meet with an academic advisor at orientation to learn more about their major, school, and degree requirements. Advisors will help your student register for classes and leave with a completed schedule for the fall semester. Your student can prepare for advising during orientation by visiting acd.iupui.edu/degrees to review degree requirements.
Parents, family members, and supporters of beginner IUPUI students will have access to our annual Parent & Family Calendar on our website here. The calendar is full of information about useful resources and dates to help you stay connected to IUPUI and your student. If you'd like to receive a copy of the calendar via mail, contact the Assistant Program Director for Family Engagement at jagfam@iupui.edu to request yours (limited quantity available).
During orientation, you will have the opportunity to meet IUPUI staff and faculty members, learn more about the campus community, communicate with your student, and kick-start the college transition. Summer orientation is also a chance to connect with fellow parents, family members, and supporters of incoming IUPUI students. You are encouraged to connect with those around you, share your story and contact information, and continue the relationship beyond orientation.
Make sure to connect with IUPUI Family Connections via the Jaguar Family Association and social media. Contact the Assistant Program Director of Family Engagement at jagfam@iupui.edu, visit families.iupui.edu, and learn more in the Prior to Classes Starting section.
Your student will receive their initial CrimsonCard at no cost during New Student Orientation. Students will be required to present a government issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport) to receive their CrimsonCard with the photo that was uploaded prior to arriving. Your student can find out more information on the CrimsonCard website.
Bridge Week is your student's official welcome to IUPUI—it's a chance to meet people, get questions answered, and adjust to college before classes even start.
The week before the fall semester begins, your student and their fellow freshmen will participate in activities and attend sessions that will equip them with the knowledge of what to expect, where to go for help, and how to succeed at IUPUI. This is a big year for new experiences. Whether they're nervous, excited, or anything in between, the First Year Experience team of welcoming instructors and encouraging student mentors are ready to support your student in their transition to college.
Fall 2022 Bridge Week will be held on August 15-19! Incoming students can find out more information about Bridge Week including a tenative schedule, expectations, and more on their website.