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- You're looking to save money - Save 35-50% on the cost of course materials each term
- You do not plan on using the textbook after completing a course
- Receive all your course materials before the first day of class
- Benefit from a highly personalized concierge service
- Check your USI email for your book list
Things to think about when purchasing course materials
- The specific textbook will be beneficial in the future (e.g. another class or career)
- You highlight and/or write extensive notes in your textbooks
- You wish to start and/or add to your book collection
- Make sure to know what course material the faculty selected for classes. Different faculty for the same course may use other textbooks.
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Check the required books with the USI Campus Store before purchasing books from another student. The USI Campus Store has textbook information for each course.
- Sometimes books change from year to year. Check the ISBN number for the correct year and edition of the book.
- In some cases, purchasing the book with the access code may be cheaper than online access only. Check to make sure the access code is needed.
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Secure wifi is available across USI's campus. However, wifi is not as reliable as a wired connection and USI recommends NOT taking a test on wifi. Students, please do not bring other wifi devices on campus such as wifi printers or hot spots – these cause interference with the campus wifi and degrade the service for everyone.
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USI provides a per-page-fee-printing system. Students must have FLEX Money on their Eagle Access Card. Students can pickup their print job from any lab or library printer regardless of where they printed from.
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Microsoft Office 365
The University has subscribed to Office 365 to provide students and employees with a free copy of the Microsoft Office suite, which students can use on up to five devices. Your subscription will remain valid as long as you are a student or employed at the University of Southern Indiana.
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USI provides many computing options for students including open labs and college specific labs across campus, Rice Library and the Recreational Fitness and Wellness Center. At Rice Library there are PC and Mac laptops and iPads available for loan. Or students can bring their own PC or Mac computers or laptops to campus (tablets are good for many things but should not be considered a full replacement for a computer). |
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Blackboard is a course management system used by USI faculty and students. Students can access course materials their professors make available and participate in class discussions online. To access and learn more about Blackboard, click below. Please note that some courses may not be available until the first week of class.
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Information Technology (IT) |
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The USI Information Technology (IT) 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.
Computer Help Desk: If you are experiencing problems with your computer, you can schedule an appointment and bring it to the IT Help Desk. The Help Desk can assist with virus and spyware removal and hardware diagnostics. For best service, please call to schedule an appointment. Although this is a free service for current USI students, it is not a drop off service.
Help Desk Contact Information
- Phone Support: 812-465-1080
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Visit: IT Help Desk website
- Location: Forum Wing (FA) 41
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST
- After Hours Support:
- We know that computing problems don't always happen during work hours. Therefore, we provide a call-in service during our closed-hours. This service can assist with many of the common computing issues. If the issue goes beyond that level, the after-hours service will create a problem ticket.
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Email: IT@usi.edu or fill out the submission form.
- *Email us directly if you do not know or have access to your USI email address*
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Welcome Week offers exciting activities and events designed to help students meet one another, adjust to their new surroundings and jump-start their academic success at USI. All students are expected to attend the Eagle Experience activities during Welcome Week.
Mark your calendar for Welcome Week: Wednesday, August 17 - Wednesday, August 24. Plan family vacations and work schedules accordingly.
Residential students will sign up for a move-in time on Wednesday, August 17 or Thursday, August 18.
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Residential students will receive more information from Housing and Residence Life starting July 20. View move in details.
- Theme Living Communities (TLC) students move in on Wednesday, August 17, to allow for TLC orientation and activities. Program schedule coming soon.
Commuter students will have check-in times throughout the week.
The first day of classes is on Monday, August 22.
More information coming soon!
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If you need to make or change your orientation reservation (i.e., date, guests, orientation housing), log in with your myUSI username and password, click on the Admitted Student Task List icon and then the Screaming Eagles Orientation Reservation task.
Online Orientation will provide you and your family with information about advising, academic requirements, financial aid and billing, campus services and resources, and answer any other questions about attending USI. You will complete this orientation at your own pace.
2022 Admitted Student Zoom Series are held throughout the summer on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. CDT. Students and families can participate in topic-specific sessions via Zoom to learn more about specific areas of campus.
- Tuesday, July 26 | College Finance/Pay Your Bill
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All new students interested in participating in Chamber Choir, Women's Choir, or Jazz Band must audition to be placed in a music group.
If you are interested in the Chamber Choir or Women's Choir contact Dan Craig, Associate Professor of Music, dcraig@usi.edu.
If you are interested in the Jazz Band contact Thomas Drury, Instructor in Music, twdrury@usi.edu.
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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 Office Information |
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Check out the following offices for new student and campus information:
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Screagle in the Spotlight - Madison S. |
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Hey everyone! This is my first year as an Orientation Leader. I started my freshman year in Emerging Leaders, where I learned many leadership and communication skills. Outside of being an Orientation Leader, I became an Emerging Leaders Mentor and a Welcome Week leader to help guide new and transitioning students here at USI. I am also a part of the Riley Dance Marathon Committee.
Additionally, I am a student worker at the Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center while I further my education and seek a future career in a healthcare facility. Aside from school, I love hiking, shopping, getting coffee with friends, going to the zoo, and traveling. I also love learning how to get involved and give back to my community and those who have greatly impacted my life. I can't wait to see all of your amazing faces here at USI soon, Go Screagles!
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