Get Involved!
With over 750 clubs on campus there is so much to do during your semester at IU. You have the opportunity to explore any and all your interest from an American point of view, whether that’s athletic, artsy, or volunteer based.
Recreational Sports
Whether you are interested working out in a team or individually, IU offers tons of ways to get involved. As a student you have access to state-of-the-art fitness, athletic, and recreation facilities. Check out the Student Recreational and Sports Center (SRSC) and the Intramural Center to find everything you are looking for. You can schedule a court time to play basketball, rally in a game of tennis, or swim laps at either the indoor or outdoor pools.
Something for Everyone
No matter what kinds of events you are looking for, you are sure to find them at IU. Around every corner is a new event or adventure just waiting to be explored!
First Thursday Festivals
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at Indiana University there are many
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ways to get involved and meet other
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students on campus we want to tell you
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about some great events that are an
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essential part of the IU experience
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before classes begin freshmen are
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greeted with Welcome Week activities
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culture fest celebrates the diversity of
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each incoming class there are special
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performances in the AIA oratorio
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followed by a block party with free food
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information on culture centers and live
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performances outside and don't forget to
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join over 7,000 of your new friends at
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the traditions and spirit but buy you a
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giant pep rally held at the IU Memorial
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Stadium football field or the assembly
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hall basketball this event is a great
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introduction to Hoosier nation and all
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of I use athletic tradition starting in
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August our nationally ranked soccer team
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takes the pitch the team has won eight
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national championships and their
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spirited fans have dubbed themselves the
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Hoosier army in September you can check
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out the Student Involvement fair in Dunn
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meadow over 500 clubs and student
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organizations set up booths to help you
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get involved on campus joining clubs is
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a great way to make the most of your
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college experience in finite diverse
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group of friends who share your
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interests fall it's football season in
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the United States you can cheer on the
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Hoosiers at an American football game
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which is quite an event many students
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even arrive early to tailgate tailgating
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is a gathering where people eat
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socialize and play games outside the
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stadium before the game starts in
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October many alumni return to
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Bloomington for IU homecoming this is a
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time when the whole town shows a Hoosier
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pride by wearing I use colors cream and
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crimson
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there's even a homecoming parade in
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November you can celebrate global
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culture at the IU World's Fair the
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university's premier international event
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gathers a crowd of over 1,500 people
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each year student groups share their
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cultural identity with interactive
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booths elaborate performances and a
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feast of traditional ethnic foods if you
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feel like dancing all night long to
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benefit charity check out the annual IU
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Dance Marathon this event is a major
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student fundraising effort that
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culminates in a weekend long dance party
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all the proceeds benefit Riley Hospital
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for Children in Indianapolis Indiana
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University's basketball program is very
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popular in the United States we have a
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dedicated seating section for students
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where you can loudly cheer on the team
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some students even purchase season
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tickets so they don't miss any games
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cheering on our Hoosiers is a fun way to
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boost your school spirit and have fun
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with your friends and classmates in
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April we end the year with little 500
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our famous bicycle race modeled after
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the Indianapolis 500 auto race little
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five is a week of fun student activities
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that culminate in the race itself no
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matter what you like to do for fun I use
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campus and sporting events will keep you
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involved all year