Weeks of Welcome

Embrace your spot

Welcome to IU Indianapolis, your home away from home. The Division of Student Affairs is here to prepare you for life, providing you with opportunities to connect with your peers, the community, and our campus.
 
This fall, Weeks of Welcome events will run during the first two weeks of classes, Aug. 24–Sept. 7. Every Jaguar is welcome to participate in the free events.

Students at the ice cream social.
Students at the involvement expo.
People walking around in the tent at involvement expo.

Student Involvement Expo

Tuesday, Sept. 3

We’re bringing tons of student organizations right to you! Connect with other Jaguars who share your interests and sign up for organizations.

A volleyball going over a net.

IU Indy Spirit Night

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Show your Jaguar pride by wearing IU Indianapolis gear to The Jungle as we kick off the 2024–25 athletics season with a home women's volleyball match.

Students with glow sticks.

Light Up the Night

Friday. Sept. 6

The biggest glow event on campus is here! Light Up the Night will feature a live DJ, food trucks, and glowing giveaways. Pre-register on The Spot.

A student running in the Jaguar 5 K.

Jaguar 5K

Saturday, Sept. 7

Celebrate National Recovery Month by participating in this year’s run/walk through campus and the White River State Park.

Thanks to our WOW sponsors

Gold Level: IKEA, IU Indianapolis Bookstore

Silver Level: Meijer

Event Sponsors: Student and Family Connections, Health and Wellness Promotion, Student Activities Programming Board, Jagathon, Office of Student Employment, Study Abroad, Center for Transfer and Adult Students, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Athletics, Housing and Residence Life, Residence Hall Association, Counseling and Psychological Services, Multicultural Center, Prevention Peer Education Program, Office of International Affairs, Academic and Career Development, Center for Service Learning, UITS/Digital Education Programs and Initiatives, University College Student Council, College Panhellenic Association, LGBTQ+ Center, Interfraternity Council, IU Indianapolis Graduate School, IU Indianapolis Graduate Mentoring Center, Underrepresented Professional and Graduate Student Organization, and Campus Recreation