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IU Bloomington Driving Tour
Indiana University is very much a walking campus but exploring it from your car is
a great way to cover a lot of space in a short time. You’ll discover iconic landmarks,
unique architecture, and hidden gems across the 1,953 acres of campus.
Whether you’ve already taken an in-person tour of campus or you’re just starting to explore, this
driving tour will take you along the borders of the academic core so that you can view many, but
not all, of the buildings you may use when on campus.
As you explore, note that driving directions are capitalized and noted in red, followed by
descriptions of what you will nd in that area.
Please see the most recent updates for construction in Bloomington and Indiana to see any
potential obstacles or detours in getting to or around campus.
ENTER CAMPUS FROM STATE ROAD 45/46 AND TENTH STREET
As you are entering Bloomington and the IU
campus along St. Rd. 45/46, you will drive
past the edge of the Athletic Complex. You
will be able to see Memorial Stadium, home
of IU Football; Bart Kaufman Field, home to
IU Baseball; and Andy Mohr Field, home to IU
Softball. Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, home
of IU’s storied men’s and women’s basketball
programs, and other athletic venues are
located in this area, too. IU is home to 24
men’s and women’s varsity athletic programs.
As you continue down St. Rd. 45/46, you will
see the IU Regional Academic Health Center, home to the IU Health Bloomington Hospital and the
Health Sciences Building.
Another notable building on the corner of St. Rd. 45/46 and Tenth Street is the
Cyberinfrastructure Building, home to University Information Technology Services (UITS).
TURN RIGHT (WEST) ONTO TENTH STREET (prepare for a sharp curve as you enter campus)
Tenth Street is the northern border of the academic core of campus. This section of Tenth Street
is also home to the Central Neighborhood, one of four residential neighborhoods.
On your left is Eigenmann Hall, the tallest building on campus. Eigenmann has many amenities: a
computer lab, a Hoosier C-Store, its own library, and, of course, a variety of residential room types.
Next you will see Union Street Center. At Union Street, you’ll nd apartment living right in the
heart of campus.
As you approach the stoplight at Sunrise and Tenth Streets, you will see Ashton and Teter
residence halls on your left. With single rooms and an intimate, residential arrangement, Ashton
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Center oers privacy as well as campus accessibility. Teter residents love being close to classes,
food, the Student Recreation Sports Center, and the IU bus route. Academic amenities like a
library and study areas keep helpful resources close by.
To the right, beyond the parking lot, is the Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC). The
SRSC is one of two Recreational Sports tness and sports centers. Students have access to both
facilities, outdoor elds, group exercise classes, multiple pools, and intramural and club sports
while at IU. Most opportunities are paid by a student activity fee so all you need is your student ID.
Personal training, some intramural sports, and all club sports will have an extra fee.
Continuing on, you’ll nd the nal residence hall on Tenth Street, Wright Quad. With a storied
legacy and popular food court, Wright Quad may be one of our oldest residence halls, but it’s still
a favorite with students.
On your right you will see the Student Health Center. The Health Center oers medical, wellness,
and mental health services, a lab, pharmacy, eye clinic, X-rays, women’s health services, and
more. All IU students who have paid the student health fee receive two free Counseling and
Psychological Services (CAPS) counseling visits each semester.
TURN LEFT (SOUTH) ON EAGLESON AVENUE
On the corner of Eagleson Avenue and Tenth Street, you will nd the Herman B Wells Library, the
largest of the 24 libraries on campus and 13th largest university library in the country.
The Wells Library holds more than 4.6 million
volumes, plus the Bookmarket eatery, group
and individual study spaces, and the Learning
Commons. The Learning Commons (LC) is
a 24/7 technology-focused learning center
located on the rst oor of the West Tower
of Wells Library. It oers multiple services,
including Writing Tutorial Services, Research
Help, IU Peer Coaching, the CrimsonCard
oce, and Tech Support, IT Training, and
Printing and Computer Help. The Learning
Commons is the size of six NCAA basketball
courts!
Just beyond the Wells Library, you’ll see the Global and International Studies Building (GISB),
home to the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, a leader in the study of
international aairs. HLS provides interdisciplinary programs in languages, cultures, policies, and
leadership.
The Global and International Studies Building (GISB) contains 165,000 square feet of space,
including a 134-seat lecture hall, more than 30 classrooms and collaborative spaces, a television
studio, and a beautiful atrium where students can study or hang out.
The next building on your right is the Mies van der Rohe Building, part of the Eskenazi School of
Art, Architecture + Design. The 60-foot-wide, 140-foot-long rectangular structure of thin, white-
painted steel and expansive glass realizes architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s 1952 design for
the IU Bloomington campus.
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On your left is the Ferguson International
Center, which serves as the hub of international
engagement on campus. The center is also home
to international student programs and services,
including international student admissions, and
Education Abroad which facilitates more than
380 study abroad programs.
As you continue down Eagleson Avenue you will
see the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center,
the IU Cinema, and the Neal-Marshall Black
Culture Center on your right.
The Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center provides two vital performance spaces and state-of-
the-art technology and contains workshop areas and spacious directing and acting studios.
The IU Cinema is one of the nation’s most prestigious arthouse cinemas. With programming
focused on the world’s most entertaining, fascinating, and thought-provoking lms, the IU
Cinema hosts over 300+ annual events including popular lms, rarely shown titles, student lm
screenings, and discussions with prominent lmmakers and scholars.
The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center (NMBCC) is a one-of-a-kind, dedicated “living history”
space for students to explore racial identity and express the values of a diverse and engaged
learning community. The NMBCC houses the a library, the African American Arts Institute, and the
Oce of Diversity Education and hosts individuals and groups for programming and specialized
tours. The NMBCC is one of seven cultural centers and institutes on the IU Bloomington campus
dedicated to programming, events, outreach, and advocacy for IU’s richly diverse community.
Past the NMBCC on your right is the rst of several Greek houses that you will pass while driving
around campus; some are clustered in neighborhoods, while some are sprinkled across campus,
like this one. Approximately 20% of students join a fraternity or sorority on campus.
The Wendell W. Wright Center for Excellence in Education can be found behind the Eagleson
Avenue parking garage on your left, accessible from Seventh Street. The School of Education is
known for preparing reective, caring, and skilled educators who make a dierence in the lives of
their students in Indiana, throughout the United States, and around the world.
You are now approaching the Southeast Neighborhood. Read Hall can be seen on your left, and
Willkie, Spruce, and Forest Quad are just beyond that. Read has a reputation for being quiet
even though it’s located right in the middle of the action on campus. Forest has one of the most
popular dining locations on campus and is a bustling center of student activity. Willkie provides a
balance of residence hall and apartment living, with suite-style rooms and private bath options for
added privacy and independence, but with residence hall amenities always within reach.
As you continue towards Third Street, the Musical Arts Center, and the Simon Music Library and
Recital Center can be seen on your right and the Music East Studio Building is on your left; all
are part of the Jacobs School of Music. The Jacobs School of Music is known for excellence in
performance, artistry, and collaboration. The Jacobs School features hundreds of practice and
rehearsal rooms, studios, and oces, as well as performance halls where you can enjoy or take
part in the 1,100+ performances the school produces each year, ranging from solo recitals to fully
staged operas and ballets.
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TURN RIGHT (WEST) ON THIRD STREET (one-way street)
Third Street is the southern border of the academic core and is a one-way street through
campus. On the left side of Third Street, you will nd several more Greek houses along with some
restaurants and businesses.
On the right you will nd a variety of academic buildings starting with Merrill Hall, another Jacobs
School facility.
The next building you see is Memorial Hall which is part of Wells Quad. This was the rst women’s
residence hall on campus, then it became an academic building, and, in 2017, it once again
became student housing. Memorial Hall, Morrison Hall, Sycamore Hall, and Goodbody Hall make
up Wells Quad. Morrison and Sycamore Halls remain academic buildings, hosting a variety of
oces, like the Irsay Institute, and classrooms for courses in religious studies, criminal justice,
and more.
Following Third Street leads you to the Biology
Building, which houses many classrooms
and departments within the College of Arts
and Sciences, including the Medical Sciences
Program. The north side of the Biology Building
is not visible from the road, but when you walk
on campus, it will stand out for its modern
crimson and glass architecture. However, you
can see the Biology Building Greenhouse from
the street. The greenhouse contains nearly
800 dierent species of plants from around the
world, including spectacular rainforest, desert,
and insectivorous plants.
As you travel down Third Street, you will see Myers Hall, Rawles Hall, Swain East, and Swain West
on your right. These academic buildings host a variety of classrooms and departments such as
mathematics, physics, astronomy, and bioinformatics. Behind these buildings is Dunn Woods, as
well as more academic buildings including Ballantine Hall, Lindley Hall, Kirkwood Hall, Simon Hall,
and the Chemistry Building.
To your left on Third Street, you will nd more houses aliated with Greek life, as well as the
Atwater Eye Care Center (part of the School of Optometry), and the Jewish Culture Center which
is located within the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center. The Jewish Culture Center is dedicated to
ensuring Jewish college students have opportunities to recognize and develop their leadership
potential and connect with Judaism in many traditional and creative ways.
The last building that you will see on the corner of Third Street and Indiana Avenue is the
Maurer School of Law. If you are interested in pursuing an advanced degree in law or the health
professions after your undergraduate career, we suggest exploring the Health Professions and
Prelaw Center.
TURN RIGHT (NORTH) ON INDIANA AVENUE (one-way street)
Indiana Avenue is the western border of the academic core and is the main thoroughfare that
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connects IU’s campus to the city of Bloomington. On your right you will nd campus and your left
is the beginning of downtown Bloomington.
The rst building after the Maurer School of Law is the Kirkwood Observatory. This working
observatory is tucked back from the road and can be identied by its white, spherical roof.
On Wednesday evenings, the observatory and main telescope are open to the public, weather
permitting. Our astronomy department and astronomy club put the observatory to use
throughout the year.
Next, you will see Bryan Hall, which is an administrative building with oces for the president
as well as several vice presidents on campus. This includes the Oce of the Vice President for
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (OVPDEI), which serves as an advocate to replace obstacles with
opportunities, so that minority and underrepresented students, faculty, and sta nd a sense of
belonging at IU.
The iconic Samples Gates is a popular
campus landmark and is the most
photographed spot on campus. This gateway
to campus welcomes guests from around
the world and displays the open relationship
between the university and Bloomington. To
your left, you will see the bustling Kirkwood
Avenue, populated with shops, eateries, and
entertainment venues.
Just beyond the Sample Gates you will see Franklin Hall, home to The Media School. When
walking along the brick path from the gates, you will nd the Frances Morgan Swain Student
Building, Maxwell Hall, Owen Hall, and the Rose Well House, which make up the Old Crescent
section of campus with some of the rst buildings erected on the current campus site.
On the corner of Indiana Avenue and Seventh Street you will nd Dunn Meadow, one of several
open green spaces on campus. The Campus River runs through Dunn Meadow and through the
heart of campus. Students use this space for a variety of events, such as the Student Involvement
Fair, as well as a space to relax and study. The natural environment is an important part of
campus; IU Bloomington has been referred to as the Woodland Campus because of the abundant
and beautiful trees and forests throughout.
TURN RIGHT (EAST) ON SEVENTH STREET
On the left you will see several student services buildings, including the LGTBQ+ Culture Center
and La Casa/Latino Cultural Center. The Asian Culture Center and First Nations Educational &
Cultual Center are just behind this row of buildings. Indiana University is a leader among U.S.
colleges and universities for its LGBTQ+ policies, programs, and practices. Through the LGBTQ+
Culture Center, students will nd a safe and welcoming learning environment that provides
resources and support to help students successfully reach their educational goals.
La Casa/Latino Cultural Center serves as an important link and advocate between the university
and the Latine community. La Casa/Latino Cultural Center provides programming, support, and
opportunities to foster a sense of belonging and pride for Latine students, while assisting in their
academic, leadership, professional, and social development.
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On the right you will see the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU), constructed in the early 1930s. With
over 500,000 square feet, the IMU is one of the largest student unions in the world. The IMU has
numerous resources for students, including a bowling alley, a billiards room, the Biddle Hotel,
the IU Bookstore, and the Whittenberger Auditorium. The Union Board—the largest student
programming organization on campus—screens popular lms throughout the year in the
Whittenberger Auditorium, free to IU students. The IMU also features many dining options and
lounge areas for students to enjoy right in the heart of campus.
One of the main features of the IMU is the Student Activities Tower, which houses oces for some
of our 750+ student organizations. IU is home to numerous academic, philanthropic, religious,
social, and professional student organizations. See all of IU Bloomington’s student organizations
on the beINvolved website.
As you continue down Seventh Street, you will see
Ernie Pyle Hall on your right. Ernie Pyle Hall is home
to the Oce of Admissions Welcome Center, as well
as the Walter Center for Career Achievement. The
Walter Center provides career services for students
in the College of Arts and Sciences and is one of ten
specialized career centers on campus. Stop by the
Admissions Welcome Center to get more information
and ask questions about IU and how to apply.
TURN LEFT (NORTH) AT THE GUARD STATION ONTO FORREST AVENUE
The area of Seventh Street past the guard station is closed to non-permit vehicle trac.
Continue reading for information about the buildings located beyond the guard station on Seventh
Street.
Seventh Street is home to Woodburn Hall and the Fine Arts Plaza. Woodburn hall is a multi-
disciplinary building housing a variety of classes. It is home to the departments of Art History and
Political Science and was a past home of the Kelley School of Business.
The Fine Arts Plaza is the heart of IU’s art
scene, with the Showalter Fountain and Birth
of Venus sculpture at its center. It is home
to events like CultureFest, a Welcome Week
tradition celebrating diversity at IU, First
Thursdays arts and humanities events, and
more. It is a common place for students
to gather on nice days, dip their feet in
the fountain, and take graduation photos.
Surrounding the Fine Arts Plaza are the Lilly
Library, IU Auditorium, the Fine Arts Building,
and the Eskenazi Museum.
The world-renowned Lilly Library contains about 460,000 books, more than 120,000 pieces of
sheet music, and more than 8.5 million manuscripts. A couple of the Lilly Library’s most famous
items include the rst printed edition of The Canterbury Tales, Thomas Jeerson’s personal copy
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of the rst printing of the Bill of Rights, an original Gutenberg Bible, and the world’s largest comic
book collection donated by Michael Uslan, a three-time IU alumnus and producer of the Batman
lms.
The IU Auditorium rst opened its doors in 1941 and has since served as a community gathering
place. The opulent 3,200-seat theatre hosts Broadway tours, national and international artists,
and more. Notable past performers and speakers include Bernie Sanders, the Dalai Lama, Meryl
Streep, and Kevin Hart. The IU Auditorium oers a student discount on tickets, making it a perfect
night out for students.
The Fine Arts Building is one of several facilities that house the Eskanazi School of Art
Architecture + Design. The Eskenazi School includes fourteen dierent areas in art, architecture,
design, and merchandising. Each area has ample studios, classrooms, workshops, and gallery
spaces. Equipped with the highest quality tools and materials, our students condently explore
their crafts unbounded. The Fine Arts Building is also home to the Grunwald Gallery, an exhibition
space that features contemporary works of art by professional and student artists.
Inside the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum
of Art, designed by architect I. M. Pei, you can
discover treasures from antiquity and sub-
Saharan Africa; paintings by Monet, Picasso,
and Pollock; works from contemporary artists;
and so much more. During the day you can nd
students grabbing coee and studying at the
Luzetta and Del Newkirk Café, and at night you’ll
see students laying on the ground outside with
their feet on the side of the museum, watching
as the light totem changes color.
CONTINUE NORTH, THEN TURN LEFT (WEST) ONTO EIGHTH STREET
As you travel on Forrest Avenue, you will see the Bill Garrett Fieldhouse and School of Public
Health on your right. One of the largest schools of public health in the United States, the school
oers top-ranked programs in a wide range of health-related elds that take a comprehensive
and holistic approach to disease prevention, wellness, and teaching. The Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
is the second of two Recreational Sports tness and sports centers on campus and includes
the eldhouse that used to house the IU Men’s Basketball team. The eldhouse was renamed in
June 2020 in honor of William Leon (“Bill”) Garrett, one of IU’s greatest basketball players and a
pioneer of racial justice in athletics.
TURN RIGHT (NORTH) ON WOODLAWN AVENUE
On the northwest corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Seventh Street, you will nd the Hutton Honors
College (HHC). The HHC strives to ensure an enriched academic and social experience for
students and creates an environment that fosters active, innovative learning. Through the HHC,
students experience both the intimacy of a small college and the breadth of a large, pluralistic,
and distinguished research institution. Students are automatically considered for Hutton with
their application to IU.
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As you continue down Woodlawn Avenue you will see some of the outdoor spaces managed by
Recreational Sports. This includes tennis courts and Woodlawn Fields. The elds are accessible
March through November for open recreation, as well as intramural and club sports. More
outdoor space can be found at the Recreational Sports Field Complex located on Fee Lane.
On the left, you will nd two more Greek houses, then Collins Living-Learning Center, the oldest
residence hall on campus that is still in use. The Collins Living-Learning Center is student-led and
supported by the College of Arts + Sciences, with an emphasis on self-governance, the arts, and
sustainability. This is one of several Living-Learning Centers (LLC) and thematic communities on
campus that have an academic, cultural, or interest-based community.
TURN RIGHT (EAST) ON TENTH STREET
On the northeast corner of Woodlawn Avenue
and Tenth Street, you will nd Myles Brand
Hall, and you can see Luddy Hall just to the
north. These state-of-the-art Luddy School
of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
facilities are designed to enhance research and
learning, encourage collaboration, and facilitate
innovation and entrepreneurship. These spaces
include ve fabrication and prototype labs, nine
instructional labs, 21 research labs, 11 interview
rooms, and the Shoemaker Innovation Center.
As you continue down Tenth Street you will see the Geological Sciences building on your left.
This building holds the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, the IU Paleontology
Collection, and the Indiana Geological and Water Survey.
Next door you will nd the Psychology Building. The Department of Psychological and Brain
Sciences maintains strong interdisciplinary connections to the natural sciences, social
sciences, humanities, and medical sciences oering undergraduate degrees in psychology
and neuroscience. Students develop marketable skills inside and outside of the classroom by
participating in research, service-learning, practicums, and teaching assistantships.
To the right you will see the Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Arboretum, an 11-acre oasis that is
home to a collection of unique trees and plants from around the world. The arboretum housed the
rst Memorial Stadium and was home to both IU football games and the Little 500. You will now
nd students strolling from class to class or enjoying the sun while they study.
One of the main highlights of the Arboretum is the Arthur R. Metz Bicentennial Grand Carillon
Bell Tower. The tower stands more than 127 feet tall and features 65 bells. It is one of less than 30
grand carillons in the world. It even contains a micro classroom where students can learn to play
this amazing instrument.
On the left you will nd the Godfrey Graduate and Executive Education Center, Hodge Hall, and
the Conrad Prebys Career Services Center, all part of the Kelley School of Business. The Kelley
School oers a rst-of-its-kind approach to teaching business, and it’s recognized nationally as
one of the best, attracting more than 700 companies—located in the U.S. and around the world—
to recruit from Kelley annually.
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Next door you will nd the O’Neill School of
Public and Environmental Aairs. At the O’Neill
School, you can examine big ideas while gaining
concrete skills that will allow you to work toward
solving some of the world’s most pressing
problems and learn to lead for the greater good.
Tucked into the trees next to O’Neill you will
nd several small buildings including the
Wells House. Herman B Wells is a beloved past
president of Indiana University who shaped IU
into the diverse and vibrant university it is today.
As you end your driving tour around the academic hub of campus, please feel free to drive
around and explore more areas of campus as well as Bloomington. You can nd directions and
information about several other areas of interest below. Directions are from the ending location of
Tenth Street and Eagleson Avenue.
Other areas of interest:
Greek Life: From the end of the driving tour, turn left (north) onto Eagleson Avenue to see more
sorority and fraternity houses. To continue to the Eagleson extension, please turn right on 17th
Street and make a quick left on North Eagleson Avenue. Students who live along Eagleson Avenue
have the opportunity to either walk, bike, or take a campus bus to get to the academic core. You
also saw several houses along Third Street, one on the rst leg of the tour on Eagleson Avenue,
and two on Woodlawn Avenue.
A note about the bus system: Students have access to two dierent bus systems—the
Campus Bus Service, which runs from academic buildings to residence halls and libraries, and
Bloomington Transit buses, which travel across town including to the mall, grocery store, and
o-campus apartments. Campus buses are free to all and city buses are free to students with a
student ID. Students can track the Campus Bus Service in the IU Mobile app, available for Apple
or Android smartphones.
Northwest Neighborhood: From the end of the driving tour, turn left (north) on Eagleson Avenue,
then left on Law Lane, and then right on Fee Lane. Foster will be the rst complex on your right,
home to the Gresham Food Court. McNutt will be the rst complex on your left. McNutt is home
to the Kelley School of Business’ Jellison Living Learning Center (JLLC). Behind McNutt you will
also nd the newest addition to on-campus housing, Walnut Grove Center. Briscoe will be the
nal quad on your left; it is a popular option for its premium location near IU athletics. Students
enjoy Briscoe’s top-notch facilities including great room set-ups and some of the most popular
bathroom options on campus.
Athletic Complex: From the end of the driving tour, turn left (north) on Eagleson Avenue and
then left on 17th Street. Feel free to drive around to see the many IU Athletics facilities including:
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Gladstein Fieldhouse, Cook Hall, Wilkenson Hall, Memorial Stadium,
Mellencamp Pavilion, and the Tennis Center.
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Indiana University Driving Tour Map
1. Enter campus on Tenth St., driving west
2. Turn LEFT on N. Eagleson Avenue
3. Turn RIGHT on Third St.
4. Turn RIGHT on Indiana Ave.
5. Turn RIGHT on Seventh St.
6. Turn LEFT on Forrest Ave., then left on Eighth St.
7. Turn RIGHT on Woodlawn Ave.
8. Turn RIGHT on Tenth St.
