Housing and Residence Life closes to residents at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Residents who have not received approval to stay late or stay over winter break must leave 24 hours after their last final or by 6 p.m. on December 11, whichever comes first.
If a student has a final on Wednesday,
December 11, that starts at noon or after, they can wait to leave for winter break by noon on Thursday, December 12. However, they must submit the online stay late request form.
Requests to stay over break or stay late can be found on myUSI via the Housing icon.
Resident Mail/Packages
Resident mail/packages will be held from December 24, 2019 through January 1, 2020.
Locked Out
With the USI campus closed during winter break (December 24-January 1) and limited HRL staff available, Public Safety will assist residents with lock outs. If a student is locked out of their apartment or residence hall suite, please call 812-464-1845.
NOTE: The HRL office is open December 16-20 and December 23, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. If a student needs assistance during that time, please call
812-468-2000 or stop by the front desk.
What You Need to Know
Students who are living in housing in fall 2019 and are returning for spring 2020, do not need to move their belongings; they only need to leave by 6 p.m. on December 11. Residents not approved to stay over winter break cannot return to their apartment or suite during break. Residents may return on or after January 10, 2020.
It is recommended that residents not leave valuables in their apartments or residence halls during winter break.
IMPORTANT: The USI campus including the Housing and Residence Life office will be closed (December 24, 2019 through January 1, 2020) and there will be limited University staff available.
NOTE: Residents with permanent residences in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Henderson (KY), White (IL), or Gallatin (IL) counties are not eligible to stay after the December 11, 2019, deadline.
Common Questions Residents Ask
Can I stay on campus during winter break?
Yes, residents may stay as long as they have approval and pay the $150 fee. Learn More
What if I need to stay late?
There is no fee to stay late. Residents must submit a request and receive approval.
Finals are Thursday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 11. Click here for the final exam schedule.
Winter Weather Procedures
Housing and Residence Life is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of its residents. Learn more about emergency and winter weather procedures.
Academic Calendar
Click
here to find the 2020-2025 academic calendar.
