Help your students find their way

Navigating through campus can be one of the most intimidating things for your child. Luckily, we’re providing you with all the information on how you can help them get going safely, even from far away.

BRINGING A CAR
It can be convenient for your child to have a car on campus, but he or she should also be aware of IU Parking Operations and the regulations for on-campus parking.

In general, “D” permits are required to park in the parking lots near the dorms, and they require placement on a waitlist in advance of moving in.

Students can also purchase an “E” permit, which allows parking at the football stadium parking lot, as well as on North Jordan Avenue. Cars in the stadium lot do have to be moved for game days, though, so be aware.

Parking Operations has seen it before, and chances are students will return to their cars to find a fine up to $40 hidden if they try to break the rules (yes, even just for five minutes). For more information, visit http://www.parking.indiana.edu/parking_operations/default.aspx.

RIDING THE BUS
Luckily, IU and Bloomington Transit both offer bus routes that travel in all directions of campus and around Bloomington.

IU buses are free to all riders, with five routes that travel through campus. Bloomington Transit bus routes are free to students when they present their Indiana University Student ID upon boarding the bus.

The most popular route is the 9, which takes students to College Mall, where they can meet almost any need. Other routes travel around the city of Bloomington, downtown and even to Wal-Mart.

Campus bus schedules can be found at http://www.iubus.indiana.edu/campus_bus/bus_schedule.html, and city bus schedules can be found at http://www.bloomingtontransit.com/.

BIKING
Known as a bicycle friendly town, both Bloomington and the IU campus offer bike routes in certain parts of town and bicycle parking at numerous locations, including outside most academic buildings, at the Indiana Memorial Union and at the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Indiana University Parking Operations requires all bicycles to be registered through their office and for a valid permit to be displayed on the front fender of the bike at all times. For more information, visit the Parking Operations website.

GETTING TO THE AIRPORT
For students planning to go out of town, IU and Bloomington offer a variety of options for travels.

There are two cab companies located in Bloomington, White Cab and Yellow Cab, which offer rides anywhere students need to go. A cheaper option is the shuttle services that run through Bloomington.

Both Bloomington Shuttle and Star of America Shuttle offer $15 one-way trips from Bloomington to the Indianapolis International Airport. For more information, visit http://www.soashuttle.com/ or http://www.bloomingtonshuttle.com/.