Indiana University BloomingtonMove-In Guide
Bloomington, Indiana
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1820🔗 bloomington.iu.edu
Indiana University Bloomington's limestone campus is entered through the iconic Sample Gates, leading into the historic Old Crescent, with first-year students concentrated in residential neighborhoods including Wright Quadrangle, Forest Quadrangle, and Willkie Residence Center.
Enrollment
47,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
9,523
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 18-19, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
80%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Most students check in at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on their preselected day and time (8 a.m.-4 p.m.), entering from the State Road 45/46 Bypass at Gate 11, Purple Lot. Bring your CrimsonCard (school ID) set up on your mobile device - temporary cards are issued if you can't access it. Early arrival is not available to students on their own; only pre-approved sponsored groups (athletes, Groups Scholars, 21st Century Scholars) may arrive early, arranged directly through their program sponsor. Residents with cars must move them to Memorial Stadium parking from Aug. 16-19 to free up move-in spaces. We suggest bringing 2-3 friends or family members to help.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Unload as quickly as possible (ideally 15-20 minutes), then move your vehicle to a designated parking lot so the next family can unload.
- Check-in location
- Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - only students may check in (parents, guardians, or others may not check in on the student's behalf).
- Parking
- Forest Quadrangle residents can unload on the Forest circle drive or in the lots to the east and west; Wright Quadrangle residents (A-D) unload via Campbell Drive off 10th Street, or (E-G) via the Wright west drive off Eagleson. After unloading, free parking for family/supporters is available at several lots and garages, including Memorial Stadium's White and Purple lots (day and overnight).
- What you'll receive
- Your unload-and-go parking pass at check-in - place it on your vehicle's dashboard before heading to your residence hall.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (14)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Ashton Residence Center
Briscoe Residence Center
Collins Residence Center
Eigenmann Residence Center
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Forest Quadrangle
Traditional · Coed
Foster Residence Center
McNutt Residence Center
Read Residence Center
Spruce Residence Center
Teter Quadrangle
Walnut Grove Residence Center
Wells Quadrangle
Willkie Residence Center
Traditional · Coed
Wright Quadrangle
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (5)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Campus View Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Third and Union Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Tulip Tree Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Union Street Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
University East Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Foundations of Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 17, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.9 miles
- Target1.2 miles
- Walmart3.9 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.