About Us

Welcome to the "official front door" of Indiana University!

Whether you are making your first visit to campus or returning after a few years away, we extend a hearty welcome to you and invite you to make the IU Visitor Information Center your first stop for information and assistance.

We supply maps, guides, and tours, as well as comprehensive information about Indiana University, the Bloomington community, and surrounding areas.

Come in and rest for a while in our comfortable atmosphere. We offer coffee, tea, and light refreshments for our guests. We also have a television for your convenience. If you really want a treat you can watch Breaking Away, the movie made in Bloomington.

You may use our telephones to call any campus departments you plan to visit. You will find computers available to search for more specific information about the university's outstanding academic programs and rich campus culture.

The mission of the IU Visitor Information Center is to reflect the university's unique spirit and character while creating a friendly and hospitable environment for campus visitors. It is a full service facility which has been open since 1998. Funding for the center is a joint effort between the IU Bloomington Office of the Provost and the IU Office of Admissions.

The center is run by director Carol Stokes and a full staff of current IU students. Each student brings with them a special talent that adds to our success. The student staff shares in the decision making, as well as the implementation of innovative programs.

The IU Visitor Information Center is located in the Carmichael Center, at the corner of Kirkwood and Indiana Avenues, right across the street from the Sample Gates, the symbolic entrance to Indiana University's Bloomington campus.

We look forward to your visit!