Spring 2018 semester ends May 2. What parents and families should know.
 
Spring 2018 Closing
April 4, 2018
Dear Parents and Families,

The end of the spring 2018 semester is fast approaching and we hope your student has had an exceptional living and learning experience with us. In this Familinks newsletter you will find useful information regarding the housing closing process for spring.

If you have any questions about spring closing or summer school, please call Housing and Residence Life at 812-468-2000, email living@usi.edu or visit the 2018 Spring Closing Information website .
What You Need to Know
Housing and Residence Life closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. 
 
Residents should move out 24 hours after their last final or by 6 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 2, whichever comes first. HOWEVER, if they have a final on Wednesday, May 2 that starts at 12 p.m. or after, they can wait to check out by 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. Residents must submit a Stay Late Request if they have a 12 p.m. or later final on Wednesday and want to check out on May 3.
 
If a resident needs to stay later than 6 p.m. on Wednesday (for any reason), they should fill out the Stay Late Request form and be specific with the reason to stay late.  If they need to stay late due to a Wednesday final, should include the class number, class name and time of final scheduled for Wednesday, May 2. To complete the Stay Late Request, residents must log into myUSI, click on the Housing icon to the left and go to the appropriate online form. The stay late request deadline is Friday, April 27. Remember it is a request and subject to approval by HRL staff. 
How Does a Resident Check Out?
Residents must sign up for a check out time with their RA by Wednesday, April 25.  RA check outs will be Thursday, April 26 through Wednesday, May 2. 

Residents staying for summer will not check out and will be contacted when their summer assignment is ready. Most summer moves will take place the first week of summer classes in May. Residents must be enrolled in a minimum of three credit hours for each summer session they want to live on campus and will need to complete the online summer contract.

During the check out residents will turn in their key. For apartments, the last resident to check out will turn in the mail key. Even if the student is returning to the same apartment in the fall, the mail key must be returned.
 
Things to do before check out:
  • Remove all belongings
  • Clean apartment/suite thoroughly (empty drawers, cabinets, refrigerator, etc.)
  • Make sure apartment/suite is in the same condition as when they moved in and all furniture is accounted for
  • Report all maintenance concerns via Fix My Home
  • Remove all decorations from doors and windows
  • Take out the trash
When packing up belongings residents are encouraged not to leave items in their vehicles overnight. This provides opportunity for theft.
What If a Resident is Approved to Stay Late and is Checking Out After May 2?
The resident will not sign up for a check out time with their RA. They will go to the Housing and Residence Life office to turn in their key.  The HRL office will be open Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6, 8 a.m.-midnight.  Beginning Monday, May 7, HRL summer office hours will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

If a resident needs to stay after May 6, then they need to complete a summer housing contract.  Residents will be charged by the day ($26/day) for all days in housing after 
May 6.  To complete the summer contract, please log into myUSI
, click on the Housing icon to the left and go to the appropriate online form. 
Resident Mail
Housing and Residence Life does not hold or forward mail/packages. The USPS considers a campus address as temporary and will not forward mail. Residents will need to notify family, friends and businesses of their address change.  HRL will not hold mail/packages over the summer even if the student is returning in the fall.
Final Exam Schedule
Finals are Thursday, April 26 through Wednesday, May 2. Click here for the final exam schedule.
USI Housing and Residence Life
812-468-2000 Phone | 812-465-1049 Fax | living@usi.edu | USI.edu/housing