Welcome to Audition Weekend!
If you are planning your audition/interview visit, here are some helpful resources to fully immerse yourself into the Bloomington and Jacobs community and make your visit one you'll never forget!
Flight and Airport Information
The closest major airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about an hour drive from Bloomington, IN.
If you are flying into Indianapolis, there is a shuttle service to Bloomington through GO Express. The shuttle drop off and pick up points are hotels and dorms on or close to campus (some are listed below). To book a shuttle or view the service schedule, visit the Go Express website. There are also car rentals available on the lower level of Indianapolis International Airport.
Where to stay
Book a hotel close to Indiana University or enjoy a stay in one of the many airbnbs in Bloomington, IN.
(812) 856-6381
900 E. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 650-0010
1700 N. Kinser Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 335-8000
310 S. College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 994-0500
210 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47408
Use this code for a special university discount: UNIV or University Rate. If you call to book, mention the "university special rate" to receive an exclusive discount!
(812) 334-2100
2100 N. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 331-1335
245 N. College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-3252
1710 N. Kinser Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 668-5999
1410 N. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-5950
217 W. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
For a special university discount, use these codes or book through these links! (limited rooms available at discounted rate on a first-come, first-served basis)
- For reservations from Jan 14-15, the block code is: IUJS
Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/indiana/hyatt-place-bloomington/bmgzb?corp_id=G-IUJS
- For reservations from Feb 4-5, the block code is: IUJ2
Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/indiana/hyatt-place-bloomington/bmgzb?corp_id=G-IUJ2
- For reservations from March 4-5, the block code is: IUJ3
Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/indiana/hyatt-place-bloomington/bmgzb?corp_id=G-IUJ3
How to get around Bloomington
Bloomington has public transit via the bus line and Uber/Lyft are easy to call anywhere in town. If you are taking the bus, the Jacobs School is easily accessed via the 3 College Mall / East 3rd Street line. Stop H takes you right to the Jacobs School. For more information on bus schedules, visit the Bloomington Transit page.
What do I do once I arrive on campus?
Check-in is located at the Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan Ave). The Admissions Team will be there to greet you and give you a personalized audition/interview folder for your visit with information on your audition/interview room assignments and other important event information! Check-in is available from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Fridays and 8:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturdays.
Free parking is available in the Jordan Parking Garage. Pick up your free parking permit when you check-in.