First Year
@ USI
Achieving Academic Success
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10 Ways to be Successful at USI
- Keep your career and life goals in mind, and remember why you enrolled at the college and in the program you chose.
- After a reasonable amount of time, if you and your academic program are not a good match, think about changing direction within the college
- If any one thing determines success in school and in life for people of comparable potential and ability, it is time management, that is, using time effectively and efficiently.
- Be sure to participate in one or more of the many campus activities, but during the first term choose a limited number until you are confident you can handle your course workload.
- Given that this is a tech-driven world, no matter what your major, develop tech skills, perhaps by taking basic courses in computer science if you have not already done so in high school.
- Take advantage of lectures outside the areas of your course work as well as special exhibits, campus theater presentations, musical and dance programs and other campus resources as well as the natural and/or urban treasures and cultural resources of the area in which your college is located.
- Get to know at least one professor reasonably well each term.
- Take Care of yourself physically and emotionally.
- Look at setbacks and problems as challenges to be met and overcome; when you do so successfully, you will be gaining confidence to meet the next challenges.
- Laugh a lot and continue to develop your sense of humor.
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Questions about study skills, such as time management, note-taking, textbook reading strategies, and test anxiety?
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- Rice Library - https://www.usi.edu/library/
- Collaborative Group Study Spaces (located on the 1st floor next to the Reference Area)
- Quiet Study Rooms (located on the 2nd and 4th floor)
- Group Study Rooms (located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors)
- Individual Study Rooms (12 rooms are available on the 4th floor of library)
- Computer Labs - https://www.usi.edu/it/computer-labs/lab-locations-hours/
- 51 computer labs across campus
- University Center
- The Loft
- Fireside Lounge
- Heritage Lounge
- Food Court
- Tables & Chairs available throughout the UC
- Academic Colleges
- Each academic college/department has study areas/lounges/tables & chairs throughout the building
- Campus Housing
- Campus housing provides educational programs, living learning communities, computer labs, study lounges and quiet hours to maintain an environment supportive of academic success.
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Academic Skills
The Academic Skills Office is dedicated to enhancing student success and the educational process at the University of Southern Indiana. They provide academic support services through classes and other learning assistance programs.
Where is Academic Skills located?
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Academic Skills
Education Center, Rm. 1111
812/464-1743
acadskil@usi.edu
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The Writers' Room
Education Center, Rm. 1102
812/461-5359
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Services Offered:
Academic Support
Academic Skills personnel are available on an as-requested basis to
meet with individual students and
deliver workshops to classes and student organizations about the following topics:
- Successful academic planning, Note-taking, Time management, Textbook reading strategies, Test-taking strategies, and Test anxiety
Students can also find strategies and worksheets to help them become successful college students by viewing or downloading our
Academic Survival Guide
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Tutorin
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Academic Skills offers a variety of tutoring programs for students. No appointment is needed for most tutoring, although appointments are available with the academic coaches and writing consultants.
Tutoring is available during the fall and spring terms when classes are in session during the following times:
- Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
What is SI?
SI is a voluntary program that offers free, regularly scheduled study sessions for traditionally difficult courses. SI sessions are led by undergraduate student SI Leaders who have previously taken the course and demonstrated academic competency in the subject area. Each SI Leader facilitates several 50-minute sessions per week using collaborative learning methods. SI is not available for all courses, please check your syllabus to see if SI is offered for your course.
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DegreeWorks is a tool students and advisors use to track degree completion. You can develop semester-by-semester course plans, determine GPA, and more! Check it out!
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Information Technology (IT)
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The USI Information Technology department has a help
desk that includes phone, email, on-line, and walk-in computer support for all students, faculty, and staff at the University of Southern Indiana.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CST
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. **
Walk In Service:
We are located in Forum Wing (FA) 41.
Phone Support:
812-465-1080
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USI Insider Tips - When do I use myUSI?
Check USI email
Pay tuition bill
Receive financial aid information
Utilize Blackboard
View class schedule
View final grades
View unofficial transcript
Get involved through EagleSync!
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Involvement Opportunities
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Leadership 101 is a one-time event on Monday, September 16 to learn how to become a leader on campus by introducing new students to leadership at USI, the differences between being a leader in high school and college, and participants will complete a leadership exercise. To register go to
USI.edu/leadership
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On Saturday, September 28 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., participants will volunteer at the local American Red Cross for an on-site workday. This is a free program that includes breakfast, lunch, and transportation.
Participant applications are due tomorrow Friday, September 13
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All participants must attend the mandatory meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 p.m.
For more information and to apply for the program, visit
USI.edu/first40
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Check out the
events and activities taking place on campus and in the Evansville community available to new students during their first 40 days at the University.
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Student Development Programs| 812-465-7167 | getinvolved@usi.edu
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