Welcome to IU Columbus New Student Orientation!
We're glad you're here! Ready to get started?
This course is designed to help you complete your steps to enrollment and learn a little about your Columbus campus before you arrive for your in-person orientation or your first day of class. You'll be able to return to the information here whenever you want to connect with the resources we have to offer. Here's what to do:
- Click the "Join this course" button above to officially enroll. You must enroll in the course in order to take the quizzes at the end of each module.
- Progress through orientation in order using the "next" button at the bottom right of each page
- Complete the quizzes at the end of each module
- Start your semester at IU Columbus!
University College is here to help
If you have questions or encounter problems along your journey, we're here for you. University College Links to an external site. is your gateway to IU Columbus, and we're always happy to help.
Email: coucol@iu.edu
Phone (call or text): 812.348.7200
Office: CC 156M
Looking for an enrollment crash course?
This course is required for new IU Columbus students, but you can follow the steps to enrollment in your Welcome Packet or on our webpage and come back here when you're ready to start your orientation.
Before you continue
Follow the steps on this page
Links to an external site. to submit a photo for your CrimsonCard student ID. Next time you are on campus, you can pick up your CrimsonCard from University IT Services
Links to an external site.. You will use your CrimsonCard for:
- Printing services
- University libraries
- Secure entry to select rooms and buildings, as needed
- Payment at participating retailers, like the campus bookstore