Four people dressed in various IU spirit wear smile while posing for a photo on the IU Bloomington campus.
A man dressed in IU spirit wear takes a selfie with his dog, a Golden Retriever, that is wearing a red IU bandana.
A group of five people wearing IU spirit wear smile for a photo in the stands of an IU football game at Memorial Stadium. The marching band performs on the field in the background.
A baby girl wearing a red IU dress and white headband with a bow smiles as she is held in the air on a pretty day.
Three guinea pigs wearing IU sweaters.
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To put it simply, IU Day is a worldwide event honoring Indiana University and the people who make IU possible (that’s you). Maybe you’re a student getting your start. Maybe you’re an alumnus well on your way. Maybe you’re a parent, friend, or fan with a special place in your heart for “old IU.” In any case, these IU connections are worth celebrating.

IU Day 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 23.

Here’s how you can join the festivities:

  1. Wear your favorite IU gear.
  2. Share #IUDAY.
  3. Support the IU cause closest to your heart.

Give now

Now, you might be asking, “If IU Day is an event honoring me, then why am I asked to give?” That’s a fair question.

The truth is, the world-class education and research that IU provides are largely dependent on private support. So while honoring IU’s present and past is definitely worthwhile, it’s also our responsibility to look ahead and consider the needs of our future students, alumni, staff, faculty, parents, friends, and fans. Their IU is not yet guaranteed, which is why we ask for your help.

As many members of our IU family proudly proclaim, every day could be IU Day. But for the sake of throwing a unified “hail to old IU” event, we chose mid-to-late April for a couple of reasons.

Spring weather usually allows us to celebrate IU outdoors. IU Day moves slightly year to year to best accommodate campus and exam schedules, weekends, holidays, and other events. But as sure as spring follows winter, you can expect IU Day come April!

First of all, thank you!

Though IU Day 2025 hasn’t officially begun, it’s never too early to give. Your gift won’t count toward IU Day totals, but it’s your impact that matters most anyway—and you’ll be making a big one. Well done in advance.

Simply go to give.myiu.org, choose an IU cause, and make your gift. That’s it. Gift given!

Most definitely. In fact, there are a whole host of opportunities (more than 1,800 to be precise!) to help IU students reach their full potential. From scholarships to fellowships to emergency aid and more, there’s no shortage of ways for you to make a life-changing difference.

Support IU students today

It sure is. The Indiana University Foundation is a not-for-profit institution with the simple goal of providing IU with the financial support to deliver a world-class education.

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