International Student Information

Indiana University - Bloomington Campus: notes for international students

How do I apply?

International students may request a SLIS application packet online, or by contacting:

Completed forms and all supporting materials must be returned to: Payment of an application fee is required.

World Culture at Indiana University

Indiana University is a culturally diverse campus, both academically and socially. Academic programs that deal with international languages and culture include:

• African Studies
• Central Eurasian Studies
• East Asian Languages and Cultures
• French & Italian
• Germanic Studies
• India Studies
• Inner Asian and Uralic Studies
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies
• Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
• Slavic Languages and Literatures
• Spanish and Portuguese
• West European Studies

International Support Services at Indiana University

Indiana University has an active international community, which provides a variety of community services for international students. Some special programs include:

Bloomington-Worldwide Friendship
Bloomington-Worldwide Friendship, Inc. (BWF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, community-based organization that provides programs and services to international students studying at Indiana University Bloomington. Through Friends programs, international students can meet and form friendships with members of the local community.

Coffee Hours
The International Center hosts coffee hours, on Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m., to provide a way to celebrate the variety of cultures in the Indiana University community and to bring individuals from diverse backgrounds together in an informal setting.

International Center
The Leo R. Dowling International Center is located at 111 S. Jordan Avenue. Services include: weekly coffee hours, room rentals, tax advising for foreign nationals, health insurance advising, weekly orientation & visa assistance sessions, academic seminars, career and employment seminars, international career and employment, etc.