Tips on Finding Roommates |
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While you may think you’re better off rooming with someone you know rather than someone you don't know, consider your best friend's habits before deciding on a roommate choice.
- Do you have similar study, social and sleep habits?
- Can you coordinate your schedules for cleaning, sleeping and playing?
- Do you have the same philosophy on borrowing?
Here are some tips for finding and making sure living with each other goes well!
- Make a "roommate qualities" list
- Gaining Your Trust
- Being Cooperative
- Give Respect, Get Respect
- Reach out to friends for recommendations
- Find someone who's compatible with your interests
Consider asking these questions to potential roommates that you may find in the Class of 2025 Facebook group by sharing your likes and interests. If you find a roommate, you will want to make a Roommate Group through Housing to sign up together for room selection.
If you decide not to join others as roommates, you can go through USI's random roommate selection process and get placed with another student to live with.
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Living Learning Communities |
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When you join a Living Learning Community (LLC), you become part of a community of students who live together and learn together, quickly meeting folks who share your interests and dreams. You'll get all the benefits of living in a USI residence hall, plus classes designed and taught specifically for your cohort, special programs, service opportunities and much more.
You can apply for an LLC at the same time you apply for housing. Housing applications and LLC applications are available. Go online through myUSI. After logging into myUSI, click on the Housing icon to the left and follow the instructions. Click on the Quick Reference Guide for specific instructions on the LLC application.
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All students were emailed their orientation reservation information. Students are encouraged to make a reservation for orientation, virtual advising and course registration appointment as soon as possible to secure the best course selections and earliest registration.
When students make a reservation for orientation, they will also sign up for a virtual advising and registration appointment. Students have the option to register guests for the Parent and Family Orientation. Additional guests can be added later.
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Advising, Registration and Orientation Zoom Replay |
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Rewatch the first Orientation Zoom Series to learn more about the virtual orientation, advising, and registration process. Helpful campus staff dive deeper into what orientation, advising, and registration will look like for the Fall 2021 school semester. This information will guide you each step of the way to ensure you understand what to expect when you arrive on campus, and gain confidence for your future here at USI.
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Additional Orientation Programs |
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We offer a separate Parent and Family Orientation to help families learn more about USI and how to support their students.
Throughout the summer on Thursdays at 6 p.m. CDT, you and your family can participate in topic-specific sessions with some of USI's administrative leadership team via Zoom to learn more about specific areas of campus like Residential Experience/Dining, Student Wellness, Safety and Security, and College Finance.
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Virtual Camp Eagle is a two-day (July 23-24) leadership program for incoming students to participate in team-building activities and educational sessions. Participants will learn USI's history and traditions while getting to know other new students interested in taking on leadership roles. More information is coming later this spring.
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New Student Hangout Zoom Sessions are opportunities for you to hang out with other new and current students. This is a great way to get to know others and get your questions answered as you begin your USI adventure. These sessions will be on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. CDT starting July 27.
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USI offers more than 100 areas of study, divided among four colleges:
All USI academic majors and degree programs emphasize skills that employers and graduate schools are seeking. No matter what your major, you'll get a well-rounded college education that integrates textbook theory with practical knowledge, preparing you for success in the job market or graduate school.
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As the University progresses through the semester, the health and safety of our campus community and visitors continues to be a priority. We monitor COVID-19 developments daily and follow recommendations and guidance from the State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Indiana State Department of Health and local healthcare providers. |
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Campus Visit and Tour Information |
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In-person visits are available Monday through Saturday. Alternative visit options, include drive-thru tours, virtual tours and appointments. We encourage students and their families to take advantage of these opportunities. Schedule a visit today.
If you have questions concerning visiting campus email Undergraduate Admissions at enroll@usi.edu or call 812-465-7056.
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Make sure your student has a summer plan. Ideally your student will be able to earn some money through a summer job, as well as spend some time researching college majors, as well as clubs or other activities they may want to get involved with at their school. Most students learn who their roommate will be over the summer so see if your student can get a hold of them and if they live nearby perhaps even invite their roommate over for dinner.
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