Housing and Residence Life
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On-Campus Housing Information
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Living on-campus allows students to feel connected to USI and prepares them for life beyond college. They will gain independence, meet new people and be able to sleep in longer! Studies show that students who live on campus get better grades and are more likely to graduate in four years.
The Housing and Residence Life Office oversees all the residence halls, apartment communities and the living learning communities on campus. The office provides both student staff and full-time staff living on campus to assist students.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
are student staff members selected for leadership skills, their ability to reach out to peers and their capacity to connect students to the resources they need to be successful. RAs are trained to help students manage any issue that may arise while living on-campus. RAs are in all of the various housing areas and there to help.
Area Coordinators (ACs
) are professional staff members that live in a specific area of Housing and Residence Life facilities. ACs supervise the RAs, plan and implement programs, manage the area facilities, conduct meetings with students regarding policy violations and are great resources if students have questions or issues.
Housing and Residence Life Contact Information
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All students will sign up online for a 45-minute time slot for move in. In order to keep traffic moving smoothly we are only allowing the 45-minute time slot for unloading and moving vehicles to designated parking lots. After a vehicle is unloaded and moved then students and their guests can move items to rooms.
Sign Up for a Move-In Time Slot
To reserve your move-in time:
- log into myUSI
- click on the Housing icon
- look for the Move in Information and Forms page
- click on the link associated with your fall 2020 assignment (e.g., if you are living in the Residence Halls, click the Residence Halls link)
What to Bring to Campus?
Have Additional Questions?
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Living on Campus Frequently Asked Questions
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Fall 2020 Guest and Overnight Guests Policy
To maintain the health and safety of the USI campus, only students assigned to an apartment or residence hall room are permitted in their assigned living space
. No guests are permitted in residence hall rooms or apartments.
Overnight guests are not permitted. Staff may still need to enter these living spaces in performance of their job duties. The guest policy will be reviewed throughout the semester and updates made as needed.
Guest will be allowed to help students to move into their apartment or residence hall.
Housing and Residence Life Updates
Please visit the
Housing and Residence Life website
regarding housing updates for the fall 2020 semester. You will find information about guests, room change process, prevention measures and much more. If you have questions, please email
living@usi.edu
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Something Broke or Not Working Right?
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- Discuss what each student will be bringing to their new home
- Keep an open mind
- Communicate - talk to each other and learn how each prefers to be communicated with
- If bigger problems arise, take advantage of your resources. Your RA is a great person to mediate conflict
- During student's first two weeks, call home but don't go home
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Living in off-campus housing or at home gives students the opportunity to be both independent and at USI. Consider broadening your network by meeting new people, and maybe even living with them! The quickest way to meet new people at USI is to get involved and participate.
Parking
Commuter students may park in any University lot that does not require a parking permit or that is marked restricted. Most lots in the main part of campus are available for commuter students. Commuter students do not need a parking permit to park on campus.
Time Between Classes
When students have time before, after or between classes, make sure to connect with campus by doing some of the following:
- Go to Rice Library and study or grab a coffee
- Relax down by Reflection Lake under the gazebo
- Run over to the Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center to get in a quick workout
- Take a stroll down the USI-Burdette Trail
- Use your meal plan or Munch Money to eat on campus
Student Services
Being well can help you do well inside and outside of the classroom. Self-care, including quality sleep, good nutrition and knowing how to cope with stress, all contribute to your ability to thrive as a USI student. Wellness is an active, continuous process of self-enhancement. Every day students make choices that influence their well-being. From locating resources on campus to needing someone to talk to about challenges in life, the following offices will help you be successful during your time at USI.
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USI Insider Tips - USI Lingo
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*Archie*:
Archibald The Eagle. USI's mascot.
*Archie's Army*:
the student cheer block at athletic events
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*C-Store*:
located in the Housing and Residence Life Community Center and houses a small convenience store, pizza delivery, laundry room, and more!
*The Link*:
lounge area between the Science Center and Health Professions. It offers a lounge and food options.
*The Quad*:
open green space between the Liberal Arts Center, Rice Library, University Center, and Business and Engineering Center. It is a great place to hang out with classmates and play
f
risbee or football.
*Screagle*:
short for Screaming Eagles as used in #ScreaglePride
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More Information Coming Soon
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1) Enroll in Classes
Submit your Personalized Enrollment Form received via email. If you cannot locate your email, complete
this form
to begin the enrollment process.
Please email your advising center with questions or call and leave a voicemail. A staff member will respond in one business day. If you are unsure of your advising center,
check here
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2) Complete New Student Online Orientation
3) Participate in Virtual Orientation Meetings and Programs
USI is offering a variety of virtual orientation meetings and programs to prepare new students and their families for the upcoming school year. These activities will give you the opportunity to get to know other students and our orientation leaders, hear from faculty and staff, and get your questions answered.
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Safe Return to Campus Plan
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The University of Southern Indiana campus reopened Monday, July 6. Detailed information about the University's Safe Return to Campus Plan, developed by the
USI COVID-19 Task Force
and approved by President Rochon, can be found online. All employees and students are asked to
review the plan
prior to returning to campus.
As the University prepares for this transition, the health and safety of the USI campus community continues to be our top priority. We continue to monitor the rapidly changing and ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 daily and follow the recommendations and guidance from the State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Indiana State Department of Health and local healthcare providers.
More student information will be available later this summer. Please monitor your USI email for updates.
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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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Virtual Camp Eagle: August 7 - 8
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New students are invited to participate in Virtual Camp Eagle on August 7-8. Join us in our fun and interactive online adventure on Zoom and participate in challenging team-building activities, educational sessions, and learn more about USI. It is free to participate. Limited spots are available. Learn more and register online at
USI.edu/campeagle
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Student Spotlight - Hayden Martin
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