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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
Campus connections

Build your Hoosier circle

Life at IU Bloomington is powered by the people you meet and the communities you create. Whether you’re joining a student organization, exploring cultural centers, or finding a group that shares your passions, this is where your interests turn into friendships, opportunities, and momentum for your future.

Find a student organization

Ways to get involved

Getting involved at IU is one of the best ways to shape your experience, meet new people, explore your interests, and build skills that matter for your future. From student organizations to leadership roles and campus traditions, there are countless ways to jump in.
  • Students gather around outdoor tables to play chess during a campus organization fair.

    Student organizations

    With 900+ student organizations, you’ll find people who want to have fun while sharing your academic, creative, or cultural interests.

  • Students engage in conversation and activities during a campus leadership development event.

    Leadership possibilities

    Build skills that matter for your future. Lead a student organization, join student government, or take on roles that shape campus life.

  • Members of a Greek organization pose together outdoors during a campus event.

    Sorority and fraternity life

    If you're interested in Greek life, you could join the more than 8,000 students who are involved in the sorority and fraternity community on campus.

  • Students play indoor soccer together during a campus wellness and recreation activity.

    Recreation and wellness

    Stay active and connected through intramural sports, club sports, fitness classes, and wellness programs designed for every level.

Find your community

Finding your place at IU is about building real connections. Across campus, you’ll find communities that celebrate who you are, support your goals, and help you feel at home.
  • Students and community members review materials at an Asian Culture Center information table.

    Cultural and identity centers

    Connect with communities that celebrate culture, identity, and shared experience. Find support, programming, and a sense of home.

  • Students meet and talk together inside a residence hall living‑learning community space.

    Living-learning communities

    Live with students who share your academic interests or passions. LLCs blend coursework, community, and belonging.

  • Students collaborate on coursework during a peer mentoring meeting in a residence hall.

    Mentorship and peer networks

    Build relationships that help you thrive. Connect with mentors, peer leaders, and support networks across campus.

  • Students prepare donation bags together during a campus volunteering activity.

    Volunteering: IU Corps

    Explore volunteer opportunities to complete service projects that match your interests and make an impact in Bloomington and beyond.

Additional resources

  • First Year Experience

    Your first year of college can feel daunting, but you'll find all types of support through IU Bloomington's First Year Experience.

  • Connect with a mentor

    There are countless people at IU Bloomington who want to help you succeed, including faculty, staff, and older students.

  • Campus events

    Stay in the know about what's coming up on campus, from university-wide events to niche opportunities.

  • Events and traditions

    From Welcome Week to the Little 500, IU’s traditions bring the campus together. Discover the events that define the Hoosier experience.