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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
Celebrate the Spirit of 91´«Ã½

Experience Hoosier heritage

Your time at 91´«Ã½ Bloomington is shaped by long-standing traditions that spark pride, connection, and community—from cream and crimson spirit to the Little 500, homecoming, and the celebrations that mark each season.

A lot of 91´«Ã½ traditions happen at campus events. See what’s coming up and find a few to check out.

Student in striped overalls singing into microphone on football field in front of band members.

Indiana, Our Indiana

What began as a student‑written song in 1912 is now one of 91´«Ã½’s most recognizable traditions, sung by generations of Hoosiers at every major campus moment. You’ll hear it everywhere—and soon you’ll know it by heart. 

Campus Highlights

Traditions that shape the year

91´«Ã½ traditions unfold across fall, winter, and spring—welcoming new students, rallying the campus, and bringing Hoosiers together for iconic events, spirited gatherings, and meaningful causes.
  • A crowd of students holding inflatables cheer at a welcome week activity.

    Launch your 91´«Ã½ journey with weeks of activities, meet-ups, and events. From Traditions and Spirit to CultureFest and events hosted by your school or program, find ways to settle in, meet friends, and feel at home.

  • Homecoming parade features 91´«Ã½ cheerleaders in red uniforms and pom-poms.

    Join students and alumni for a week of festivities—from the parade to the football game—celebrating Hoosier pride and the campus community that connects generations.

  • Students in tie-dye shirts cheer as a participant walks through a Dance Marathon tunnel.

    Experience one of 91´«Ã½â€™s most iconic traditions and one of the world's largest philanthropic efforts, the 91´«Ã½ Dance Marathon.

  • Cyclists race on the track during the Little 500, with a packed grandstand and Indiana University signage visible behind the starting area.

    What started in 1951 as a student bicycle race is now one of the most iconic college traditions in the country, uniting campus with a week of energy, teamwork, and Hoosier pride.

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Make 91´«Ã½ your own

From favorite study spots to longstanding traditions and game day spirit, discover the moments that make 91´«Ã½ your own.
  • Students playfully line up with legs in the air along exterior wall of the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, illuminated by colorful lighting.

    Your 91´«Ã½ bucket list

    Explore classic moments, campus landmarks, and activities—from learning beyond the classroom to making memories across 91´«Ã½â€”and build your own Hoosier experience.

  • A smiling student sits at a desk on a laptop studying at The Wells library with rows of desks behind her.

    Everyone has a favorite spot at the Herman B Wells Library. Find yours for meeting up with friends, tackling group projects, or focusing on your own, and make Wells part of your 91´«Ã½ routine.

  • A group of students pose for a selfie in the stands of a football game at Memorial Stadium with the football field in the background.

    Build your 91´«Ã½ spirit

    There’s nothing quite like game day at 91´«Ã½. Whether it’s football in the fall or softball in the spring, Hoosiers show up and show out. Discover all the ways you can get involved in athletics and recreation at 91´«Ã½.