Office of Admissions

See Firsthand What College Should Be Like

IU’s campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the world for its limestone buildings and countless trees and green spaces. But don’t take our word for it: come see for yourself and decide if IU’s right for you. Your visit can include:

• A student-guided walking tour
• A residence hall tour
• A group information session or an individual meeting with an admissions counselor
• The chance to shadow a current student with our HOST program
• A meeting with a representative from your academic area of interest
• An appointment with a representative from IU’s Hutton Honors College

Schedule Your Visit

• Review our campus calendar. It’s best to visit campus when classes are in session, although the Office of Admissions is open during most breaks and on some Saturdays. The IU Visitor Information Center also offers Sunday tours.
• Review our visit options below, including a variety of events for high school students and future freshmen.
• Schedule your visit online or call (812) 855-0661. It’s best if you can give us two weeks’ notice so we can tailor your visit to your interests. If you plan to visit in less than two weeks, schedule your visit by phone rather than online.

Options for Visiting

Red Carpet Days

Admitted students and their families are invited to campus for these day-long visits in the spring. We roll out the red carpet and share all sorts of information about enrolling at IU. Space is limited and reservations are required. Red Carpet Days will be held on the following dates:

• February 27
• March 5, 9, 19, 23, 26, 28
• April 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 27

Register now for Red Carpet Days.

Discover IU Days

Offered Monday through Friday most weeks of the year and on many Saturdays, Discover IU Days typically include:

• Group information sessions, which provide a comprehensive overview of academic, cultural, and social opportunities at IU and answer questions from students and their families
• A campus tour, led by current students who are happy to answer your questions about life at IU
• An optional residence hall tour, which is available most days during the school year

Weekday visits may include an appointment with a representative from your academic area(s) of interest. Call (812) 855-0661 to schedule an appointment and arrange the rest of your visit.

Day and Overnight Visits

Seniors can experience "a day in the life of an IU Student" through our HOST program. During the fall semester, you’ll be paired with a current student, attend classes, see campus, and participate in IU activities during this unique day visit. In the spring semester, admitted seniors are invited to stay overnight in a residence hall with one of our HOST student ambassadors, experiencing academic classes, our great community, and the beautiful IU campus.

Group Visits

IU hosts special visits for groups of seven or more students from high schools and other organizations. Learn more about group visits.

Diversity Programs

African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and American Indians can learn about IU’s ethnically rich community by participating in one of our diversity programs.