New Student Orientation

Administration Building 104X | (574) 520-5005 | orientation.iusb.edu

The university conducts orientation sessions for all entering freshmen and transfer students at which students are assigned an advisor; receive general information about the university and its policies, academic counseling and program planning assistance; and register for classes. There is also a special orientation session designed for parents and guests. Detailed information on orientation programs is sent to all admitted students prior to their first session. A one-time new student enrollment fee is assessed to all entering students.

Placement Examinations

Administration Building 104x | (574) 520-5005 | exams.iusb.edu

Prior to orientation and registration, all students entering the university for the first time are assessed in mathematics, English, and reading. The results of these assessment tests are critical in placing each student at the proper course level in mathematics, English, and reading classes and ensuring the best chance of success in these basic courses. In addition, students should familiarize themselves with requirements for placement examinations in world languages and sciences, and for exemption or advanced placement in other subjects. Specific courses are required for students who need further instruction in mathematics and writing.

Office of the Registrar

Administration Building 148X | (574) 520-4451 | registrar.iusb.edu

The primary mission of the Office of the Registrar is to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of student academic records at IU South Bend. The specific responsibilities of the office are to plan and implement registration for classes, to coordinate the course schedule, to schedule academic space, to compile and maintain the academic record, to provide transcripts of the academic record to appropriate persons, to certify enrollment status, to process withdrawals from the university, to assist with degree audit technology, and to interpret the various academic policies and procedures of the university. The office provides services to students, faculty, administration, and the general public.

Student IDs

Administration Building Lobby | (574) 520-5005 | gateway.iusb.edu

Student, staff, and faculty picture identification (ID) cards are available Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., in the Gateway Information Center. There is no charge for the first photo ID. Another form of photo ID must be presented to obtain a student ID card. Replacement IDs are $10 each. Students need an IU South Bend picture ID to utilize many of the services at the university.