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Are you enrolled in the Rave Alert system that provides emergency and timely warnings via email, text message and voice message? This system provides information about emergencies, severe weather and other incidents impacting the University community.
How to sign up for Rave Alert:
2. Click on the Rave Alert icon on the left
3. On the Rave Alert account screen you may add additional email addresses and phone numbers you want to receive alerts.
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The Rave Guardian app is a free mobile app available for iOS and Android devices that allows USI students, faculty and staff access to a variety of safety features on their personal devices. The USI features of the app can be activated by anyone with an active USI directory listing. Rave Guardian is available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
The Rave Guardian app provides several key features that make it an important safety resource for all users: safety timer, chat, USI emergencies and important numbers.
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5 Safety Tips for College Students |
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1. Make the call: Add the number of USI Public Safety in your cell phone (812-492-7777). If you see a crime in progress, suspicious behavior or any emergency, do not hesitate--make the call.
2. Do not walk alone: Take advantage of the University’s Campus Escort Program or walk with friends or classmates, especially at night. Contact USI Public Safety for escort services: call 812-464-1845 or use a blue emergency phone.
3. Protect your property: Never leave items unattended (backpack, laptop, cell phone), even if it is just for a minute. Make sure to lock doors and take valuables with you, especially during any holiday break.
4. Report solicitors: Solicitation on campus is prohibited! Avoid solicitor scams by politely saying "no" and immediately notifying USI Public Safety at 812-492-7777. Never provide solicitors with your personal information.
5. Always carry identification and emergency contact information: Carry an emergency notification card. Program emergency notification numbers on your phone.
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A.C.T. Safe Campus Campaign |
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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING - A.C.T.
Goal: Educate, increase awareness and instill a sense of urgency within the campus community to respond properly to any real/perceived hazard or emergency in a timely manner.
A - Assess the Situation
- What do you see? Is it potentially dangerous to anyone?
- Does something not seem right or seem out of place?
- Are weapons involved?
- Is there a fire, person in distress or other emergency occurring?
- Is there an obvious violation of law or University policy occurring?
C - Call for Assistance IMMEDIATELY
- See Something, Say Something--Don’t Wait.
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Call and report the incident to Public Safety IMMEDIATELY by calling 812-492-7777 or ext. 7777 from any campus phone.
- If appropriate, use a campus emergency phone.
T - Take Action
- Alert others and assist those in need.
- Evacuate yourself and others to a designated safe gathering area or shelter in place.
- Use a fire alarm ONLY during a fire.
- Run, hide or fight if appropriate.
- Implement Bystander Interventions techniques.
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response |
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USI is committed to creating and maintaining an educational and work environment free of all violence in which all members of the USI community are treated with respect and dignity. USI condemns all gender-based discrimination including sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment and all other forms of non-consensual sexual activity.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that receives federal funding.
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Orr Center 1051 | 812-464-1867
Health Professions 091 | 812-465-1250
8115A Wright Bldg. (O'Daniel Apt.) | 812-464-1871
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812-468-2000
UC-East room 1256 | 812-464-1862
Public Safety
812-492-7777
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Domestic Violence | 812-422-5622
Sexual Assault | 812-424-7273
All answered 24 hours/day
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812-422-1191
812-437-7233
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Parking and Registering a Vehicle |
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Parking Permits
Housing residents must register their vehicle. Students who complete the parking registration prior to their move in date, will be able to pick up a packet at Housing check-in that will include the parking permit decal, decal placement instructions and other important information.
Commuter students are encouraged to register their vehicles but do not need a parking permit to park on campus. 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. Look for signs listing restrictions prior to parking. In housing locations, use the visitor parking spots.
USI Parking department promotes pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety while expediting the efficient flow of traffic on University roadways and in parking lots.
Located west of the University Center (Public Safety Building)
Hours:
- Monday -Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
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USI and the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) provide bus transportation on campus and to the Eagle Plaza and Schnuck's Transfer Terminal for USI students. There is no charge for students providing a valid University ID (Eagle Access Card). Real-time tracking of buses serving the USI campus is available through the website DoubleMap.
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Campus Shuttle
Shuttle 1:
7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Shuttle 2:
7:30 a.m. until 9:15 p.m. (5 p.m. on Fri.)
Shuttle 3:
8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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METS West Connection
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.
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It’s time for Welcome Week! You’ll get your first taste of what it’s like to be a student at USI. This exciting week of activities helps you discover more about USI and introduces you to lots of other new students. Get comfortable with your new surroundings and jump-start your academic success. Look inside this publication for exciting Welcome Week program highlights!
Important Dates
Wednesday, August 18, and Thursday, August 19
Am I required to attend?
All first-year students are expected to participate in all of the Eagle Experience activities during Welcome Week and are required to participate in the campus program portion of Eagle Experience on Saturday, August 21. Transfer students are encouraged to participate in all of the Eagle Experience activities but do not need to participate in Saturday's program. Please email questions for Saturday's program to the Dean of Students Office.
Eagle Experience activities include:
Friday, August 20 | Convocation, College Meetings and Lunch
- Check-in: 9-9:30 a.m. | Multiple Locations. More information will be emailed to all new students.
Saturday, August 21 | Eagle Experience: All Freshmen Virtual Program
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Get a jump-start on your college experience! Freshmen are required to participate in Eagle Experience. This will be a virtual presentation to be viewed prior to classes. We will discuss campus values, policies and our revised expectations during a pandemic. More information will be emailed to all freshmen. Email questions to Dean of Students Office.
What are the benefits?
Students who fully participate in Welcome Week are more confident when they start classes because they have had time to meet friends, navigate campus and get settled.
*Students, please bring Student ID to all events after you receive it, and face coverings are required at all indoor events.
Evening Entertainment
Residential students are invited to participate in evening activities after they move in. All new students are invited to attend the Welcome Week events on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Meals
Students can enjoy free dinners Wednesday–Sunday of Welcome Week. Lunch is provided Friday, August 20.
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Welcome Dinners Registration Closes August 10th
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- Students, if your family can't stay, please make sure you still register to attend. Other students will be at the dinner whose families cannot attend. Students are encouraged to join roommates, friends and Welcome Week Leaders.
- Students who arrive on Wednesday can sign up for dinner on both Wednesday and Thursday.
- Students commuting to USI are encouraged to attend one of the dinners too.
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August 10 | 6 p.m. CT | New Student Hangout Zoom Sessions are opportunities for you to hang out with other new and current students. This is a great way to get to know others and get your questions answered as you begin your USI adventure. These sessions will be on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. CDT.
Online Orientation will provide you and your family with information about advising, academic requirements, financial aid and billing, campus services and resources, and answer many other questions you might have about attending USI. You will complete this orientation at your own pace.
Parent and Family Orientation
We will be offering a separate Virtual Parent and Family Orientation session while students will participate in a Screaming Eagles Orientation. This session will focus on meeting staff and faculty and answering your parent and family members' questions.
We encourage parents and family members to go through this online orientation. To review all of the material, it will take you 2-3 hours to complete.
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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 - Taegan Garner |
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Year: Junior
Major: Sociology and Political Science
From: Olney, Illinois
If you could be any superhero, who would you be?
Josephine March (a character from Little Women) because she is a strong, empowered woman who refuses to apologize for it.
What is your favorite USI memory?
That would be going to Orlando with the USI Cheer Team.
How have you made USI your home?
By making great friends and getting involved with different clubs and organizations.
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