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Welcome! New Students!

A welcome word from us

TWSA

Welcome to Indiana University Bloomington. The oldest and largest of the eight campuses of Indiana University, Bloomington is a symbol of academic excellence and has a proud tradition of its distinct Mid-Western (Heartland) culture.

Since the 1930s, our TEAM TWSA has been around to help enhance members' study or visit experiences by making it as enjoyable and worthwhile as possible through social and cultural events, workshops, sports and outdoors activities. At the same time we keep our almost century long tradition in helping our incoming student's to make as smooth of a transition as possible to this new living and learning environment. Please let us know if we can be of further service for you, and we will try in any way we can to assist you.

If you have just joined our TWSA, I welcome you to it. If you are thinking about joining TWSA, I urge you to explore our TWSA website and, if at all possible, to come visit us in person. Once you have experienced the Spirit of TWSA, in all its warmth and generosity, you will want to stay awhile -- to learn, to grow in knowledge and understanding, to establish lifelong friendships, and to nurture an enduring affection for this remarkable association.

We look forward to seeing every one of you at our next upcoming event.

Please also see below for a list of services and useful resources we provide. Thank you!

***Please understand that TWSA is a student-run, not-for-profit organization. There might be changes to our serivces. We try our best to meet your needs but some services might not be available during the Summer season due to lack of volunteers. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by that.***

IMU Pickup Info

TWSA

Dear New Students,

Upon your arrival, there will be pick-ups offered by TWSA staff for you. Generally, there will be two options: 1. Pick-up at the airport and 2. pick-up at IMU. For option 1, you will be charged for compensation of gas and parking fee at the airport (total of $30 - $35); for option 2, you will be charged for a $5 gas fee. However, for both cases, TWSA staff will take you to the place you are going to stay and help you unload your luggage. Depending on the time availability of the pick-up staff, you can request to have the pick-up person take you to the nearest mall (College Mall) for a short grocery shopping.

Click here to sign up for the pick-up.

Note: After signing up for pick-up, please send an e-mail to taocheng@indiana.edu the following information in case of emergency.

  1. Emergency Contact person in US:
  2. Emergency Contact Number in US:
  3. Address of place you will be staying in the US.
  4. Instant messenger account (Skype, MSN, or AIM).

If the pick-up person did not show up, please do not panic! There will be a free phone for your use at the lobby of IMU. Dial 9 first them you can contact us at 360-8076 (without the area code 812).

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Note: Depending on the time availability of TWSA staff, option 1 may not be available and option 2 will therefore be encouraged. TWSA on June 23, 2008

Opening a bank account

TWSA

Opening a bank account is usually one of the priorities that new students are worried about. If you are arriving on Sunday, there will be NO banks open and therefore you will need to wait until the next day. There are many options you can choose from when opening an account. Here is a list of banks near school (with * indicating recommendation)!

  1. ***IU Credit Union Indiana Memorial Union, 855-7823 (campus branch not open during summer break)
  2. ***Chase Bank 100 S. College, 812-331-6229
  3. Monroe Bank 210 E. Kirkwood, 331-3444
  4. Key Bank and Trust 418 S. College Mall Rd., 331-0600
  5. Fifth Third Bank, 200 S. Washington, 339-1131
  6. Bloomfield State Bank, 48 N. Washington, Bloomfield IN 47424, 334-9905
  7. Old National Bank, 121 E. Kirkwood, 330-2600
  8. Irwin Union Bank, 300 W 6th St, 330-1280
  9. Regions Bank, 116 S. Walnut St., 323-3591
  10. The People's State Bank, 200 E. Kirkwood Ave, 333-2228
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On- and Off-Campus Housing Options

TWSA

On-Campus Housing

On-campus housing is found through the Department of Residential Programs and Services (RPS).  On-campus housing is convenient, cost effective, and simple to reserve.

In order to be able to secure the kind of housing arrangements you desire, i.e. number of rooms, amenities, location, etc., you should contact RPS as soon as possible to make arrangements.  If you are traveling with dependents, RPS will want to know your arrival date and the number of persons in your family.  You can find more information about on-campus housing and start the application at the RPS website.  All questions about on-campus housing should be emailed to RPS at housing@indiana.edu.

Note to undergraduates: If you are planning to live on campus, you may want to consider one of IU's Living-Learning Centers that have an international focus: Foster International and The Global Village!  For more information, please visit our website.

Graduate students may prefer to live in University Apartments or Willkie Residence Hall, as these accommodations may be more suitable to the graduate student lifestyle.  As mentioned above, please refer to the RPS website for more information and address all questions to housing@indiana.edu.

Off-Campus Housing

Accommodations available off-campus include furnished and unfurnished apartments, houses, townhomes, and single rooms within houses for rent.  Some of the advantages to living off-campus include saving money by sharing the cost of housing, utilities, and food with roommates; having a kitchen in which to cook your own meals; and being able to stay in your apartment or house during breaks and vacations.  I would suggest looking at the following websites to begin your search for housing before arrival to Bloomington:

Tips for off-campus housing:

  • Shop around and compare prices.
  • Do not sign a lease until you have inspected the apartment, house, or room.
  • Ask questions of former/current tenants or neighbors if possible.
  • Check the deposit policy to see if it is refundable.
  • Check lease duration!  If you are not going to be in Bloomington for 12 months, try to find a lease for shorter than 12 months.  If you cannot find a shorter lease, plan to sublet (privately lease to another person) during the months you will be gone.
  • Negotiate the terms of the lease if you do not agree with all items.
  • Get EVERYTHING you agree upon in WRITING!
  • Read the entire lease before you sign it.
  • Follow all terms of the contract you sign.
  • Buy Renter's or Property insurance (optional, but recommended).

Common Housing Abbreviations:

  • AC: air conditioning
  • Avail: available
  • BA: bathroom
  • BR: bedroom
  • blks: blocks
  • DR: dining room
  • DW: dishwasher
  • frplc: fireplace
  • furn: furnished
  • gar: garage
  • incl: included
  • kit: kitchen
  • lg: large
  • /mo: per month
  • pd: paid
  • util: utilities (gas, water, electric)
  • w/: with
  • W/D: washer and dryer

Info source: http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/core/misc/housing.php

 

Computing at IU

Indiana University is hailed as one of America's most "wired" campuses.  University Information Technology Services (UITS) provides the network connections and the technology tools and services you'll need to carry out your everyday work.

University Information Technology Services (UITS) Information Commons (Wells Library), 855-6788

UITS Services

  • Universal student network accounts for email and computer access, plus specialty accounts for students in certain programs
  • Digital storage on the Common File System (CFS)
  • Technical Support
  • **FREE** Software for all students, called IUware, also available at IMU bookstore

Getting Your IU Email Account

You can obtain your network ID/email address by visiting the Information Commons in the Wells Library or by using the Network ID Starter Kit in any UITS Student Technology Center.

Computing Help Online

Go to Computing Help Online here.

Student Technology at IUB

The Student Technology Website allows you convenient, one-stop access to essential technology-related information and web sites.

Computer Labs on Campus

Called "Student Technology Centers" or "STCs", labs are located throughout campus buildings and residence halls.  For a complete listing, visit here.

Information Technology Training

Want to learn more about working with modern Information Technology?  A variety of free computing workshops are available to you.  Learn more here.

STEPS Classes

Free computing classes for IU students and staff.  Learn how to use Microsoft Office products, email systems, author web pages, etc.  Get a course catalog at UITS sites, and register by phone or online.

Info Source: http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/core/misc/computing.php

 

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