When to visit your student

Freshman Family Weekend (Sept. 20-22)
What is there to do at IU? Come find out. Tours will be running all weekend for families to come see what its freshman is up to. The IU Visitor Information Center will be open to families as the “Official Front Door” of IU.

Families can take tours of the Herman B Wells Library, Wylie House, Lilly Library, Student Recreational Sports Facility and School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (which will allow families to use athletic facilities for free when accompanied by a student).

Different academic buildings will open for viewing, and the Bloomington’s Farmers’ Market will be open to give visitors a taste of locally grown produce. The IU football team will then take on Indiana State and a Freshman Family Weekend Hospitality tent will be at the game.

Call ahead for specially priced tickets. Check online for a complete schedule of all IU has to offer this weekend.

Parents Weekend (Nov. 8-10)
Stay at the Indiana Memorial Union, the heart of IU, for a weekend specifically geared toward you. Tours will go on at IU’s landmarks including the Lilly Library, Wylie House, Wells Library, Kinsey Institute and IU Art Museum.

The IU football team will face Missouri, and there will be a Parents Hospitality Tent. Reservations are encouraged, especially with IMU events. More details and schedules online.

Homecoming Week (Oct 28-Nov. 2)
This is one of the biggest events in Bloomington, especially if you’re an IU alum. The week will culminate with an IU football game versus Minnesota on Saturday.

More information on Homecoming events will be posted as they become available. Check online for details.

Year-round Performances
The IU Auditorium, Jacobs School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Drama have events and performances going on year-round. Attractions come in from all across the country and abroad. Visit their respective websites for details and dates. New attractions are added all the time, so check for some of your favorites and make plans to visit.