Help your student find their way

Navigating through campus can be one of the most intimidating things for new students. 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 freshman 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 $50 if they try to break the rules (yes, even just for five minutes). For more information, visit parking.indiana.edu/.

RIDING THE BUS
IU and Bloomington Transit both offer bus routes that travel in all directions of campus and 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 student ID upon boarding the bus.

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

Campus and city bus schedules can be found online.

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, residence halls, the Indiana Memorial Union and the Student Recreational Sports Center.

IU 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 is a variety of cab companies located in Bloomington which offer rides anywhere students need to go. A cheaper option is the shuttle services that run through Bloomington.

Both Go Express Shuttle and Star of America Shuttle offer $15 one-way trips from Bloomington to the Indianapolis International Airport.