Fall 2023 - Issue 7
IMPORTANT DATES
August 23 @ 5-6:30p.m.
August 23 @ 5-8p.m.
August 26
August 30 @ 2-5p.m.
September 4
Labor Day | No Classes
Tips for Achieving Academic Success 
College is a time for personal discovery and a stepping stone to a successful future. It may shock many students that the university setting is not as easy for them as in their previous school. Finding academic success can be hard for some, but several things can be done to ensure success.

Learn Strengths and Weaknesses
Find ways to understand how to use strengths for good while overcoming weaknesses.

Set Academic Goals
Establish goals each semester, whether to become involved in extracurricular activities or work with a professor on a research project. This can help accomplish things that otherwise may have been ignored.

Work on Time Management
Developing a time management system that works for keeping track of responsibilities on and off-campus.

Utilize Campus Resources
USI has many different resources to help students daily, from the Rice Library and Academic Skills Office to the Counseling Center.

Things to Do While in School:
  • Attend class sessions, regularly review course syllabi, and get the needed textbooks.
  • Take care physically and emotionally by managing commitments, getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night, and eating a balanced diet and exercising.
  • Figure out the best study place(s) and times—e.g. night owls are more productive in the evening.
  • Get to know at least one professor reasonably well by utilizing their office hours.
Places to Study
  • Study and gathering spaces on all four floors
University Center
  • The Loft, Fireside Lounge, Heritage Lounge, Food Court and Tables and chairs are available throughout the UC
Academic Colleges
  • Each academic college/department has study areas/lounges/tables and 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
Computer Labs 
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.
Academic Skills
Education Center, Rm. 1111
812-464-1743
The Writers' Room
Education Center, Rm. 1102
812-461-5359
Questions about study skills, such as time management, note-taking, textbook reading strategies, and test anxiety?

Make sure to check out the free Academic Survival Guide.
Tutoring -- Free walk-in, in-person subject-based tutoring in select subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, psychology and business is provided to USI students.

Tutoring is available during the fall and spring terms when classes are in session during the following times: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. No advanced appointment is required.

Please visit the Academic Skills website for the updated tutoring schedule.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) — Academic Skills offers a blend of in-person and virtual supplemental instruction (SI) sessions for various courses this fall. 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 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.
Academic Support
Academic Advisors
Who is my advisor?
Log on to http://my.usi.edu
Click on the DegreeWorks (graduation cap) icon
Look in the field for Advisor
If you do not have an advisor listed, contact the Advising Center for your College
What is DegreeWorks?
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!
David L. Rice Library
The David L. Rice Library is the go-to spot on campus for you to study, access your online course materials, pick up items on reserve, check out a laptop, iPad or Galaxy tablet, collaborate with classmates, find a good book to enjoy, recharge your electronic devices or recharge yourself with a nap!

Library Hours beginning Monday, August 22:
  • Monday through Thursday | 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Friday | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday | Noon to 12 a.m.
Disability Resources
Disability Resources (DR) coordinates services and academic accommodations for USI students with disabilities to ensure equal access to facilities, programs, services and resources of the University. They review documentation for eligibility, collaborate with students to determine appropriate accommodations, assist with implementing the accommodations, offer support and guidance and advocate for access as needed.

Disability Resources Contact Information
  • Location: Science Center, Room 2206. 
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am-7:30 pm and Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
  • Phone: 812-464-1961
  • Visit: Disability Resources website
USI Insider Tips - Using MyUSI
MyUSI is a web portal to the many online school services that USI offers.  These services include:
  • Self-Service
  • Register for Classes/See Schedule
  • View Financial Aid Status
  • View Academic Records
  • Update Emergency Contacts
  • View Your Tuition Charges
  • Blackboard
  • Eagles Mail
  • Rave Emergency Alert System
  • EagleSync (Student Involvement)
  • Student Housing

You can always get to myUSI from the myUSI link on the upper right of USI web pages.
New Student Information
Still Need to Get Your Student ID?
Eagle Access Card Office Contact Information
  • Location: Lower Level of UC East
  • Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

All students must bring a government-issued ID card to get their USI Student ID. 
Commuter Students pick up your Planner
Commuter students can pick their new student planner up in New Student and Transitional Programs, located within Fireside Lounge in University Center East.
Upcoming Events
Emerging Leaders offers USI freshman students the opportunity to develop new leadership skills, make new friends and contribute to their University community. This program prepares individuals to succeed and contribute to USI as student leaders in subsequent years. To learn more and apply for the program, go to USI.edu/leadership.
This year's Student Involvement Fair event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 31 on the University Quad. Organizations will have tables set up with information and giveaways. Come learn more about our student organizations and find the perfect things to get involved in!
Screagle in the Spotlight - Abbie Rock
Hey, everyone! This is my first year as an Orientation Leader. Outside of Orientation, I work as a student worker in the Screaming Eagles Complex, serve as President of Occupational Therapy Assistant Class of ‘22, Organization Dictator of Love Unites Love Avails, a member of the Archie Mascot program, and have been a Welcome Week Leader for two years.

Outside of USI life I enjoy going on hikes with my adorable golden doodle, Winnie, spending time with my amazing friends, and finding time to go home to see my parents and brother! Enjoy all my bad jokes because I love putting smiles on others faces! In the future I hope to travel as an OTA!
Campus Office Information

Check out the following offices for new student and campus information:
Tips & Reminders
Welcome Week
Through this Week