August 16, 2021
COVID-19 AND FACE COVERINGS
Face coverings are required indoors on the USI campus, regardless of vaccination status, and until further notice. Physical distancing of three feet or more will continue to be required. Learn more about USI’s COVID-19 Information. 
Before You Arrive
NOT FEELING WELL?
If you are sick or experiencing symptoms or exposed to COVID-19, please do not come to campus. Complete the Self Report Form, contact the University Health Center 812-465-1250 or your primary care physician for advice.

Be sure to pack cloth face coverings, hand sanitizer, a thermometer and fever reducing medication. Visit our website for more information about preparing an emergency bag to have while on campus.
MOVE IN PROCESS
It is important that you have your ID ready when you arrive at the check in tent. You may use either your USI student ID or driver's license. Link to Fall Move In
PACKING LIST
Check out our packing list and tips to help plan for move in and living on campus.
RESIDENT HANDBOOK
This resident guide will help you navigate Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures, University services and campus resources so that you can live peacefully and securely.
GUEST POLICY
Visit the website for the guest policy and information about how COVID-19 impacts campus housing.
After You Arrive
BLOCK PARTY
Join Housing and Residence Life for our annual Block Party on Sunday, August 22 in parking lot C.

Food will be served at staggered times to students.

4:30 p.m. – O’Bannon residents
5 p.m. – Ruston residents
5:30 p.m. – Governors residents
6 p.m. – Newman residents
6:30 p.m. – Apartment residents
Any time – Commuter Students


We will have hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, corn on the cob and Lollys Pops.

There will be some great prizes given away! Don't miss your chance to win a TV, Fitbit, Roku or Keurig!

Also a free t-shirt while supplies last!
Room Inspection Form
The Move-In Room Inspection Form must be completed within 72 hours of your check-in date. When you fill out the Move-In Room Inspection Form it indicates that you have inspected your room and gives you the opportunity to record the condition and add comments about the condition of your room upon check-in.
 
Lock Outs
If a resident is locked out of their apartment or residence hall suite, the student should call the HRL front desk during business hours and complete the online Lock-Out form. A staff member will let the resident back into their room. 
 
If the lock out occurs after business hours, the resident should contact Public Safety to gain entrance back into the room. Students still need to complete the Lock-Out form.
 
Lost Key
If a resident loses an apartment key or residence hall key card, they should submit the Lost Key form. HRL will issue a new key card for residence hall students. In the case of apartments, it will be necessary to recore the door lock.
 
Replacement key cards and keys are subject to a $60 fee that will be added to the student’s USI account.
 
INTERNET
USI provides wireless and wired internet access in housing. For information on how to connect to both, please visit Information Technology. Residents should bring their own ethernet cord. Students are welcome to use their preferred streaming services and devices to watch favorite shows, movies, etc.
LAUNDRY
Laundry in the residence halls, O'Daniel South and the Community Center use both Eagle Access cards and coins. Laundry in McDonald East is coin operated only. Costs are $1.50 to wash and $1.25 to dry. Link to Resident Handbook - Laundry
MAILING ADDRESS AND PICKING UP MAIL/PACKAGES
All packages and postal mail are delivered to the HRL office. It is important that residents understand the process to avoid having mail or packages returned to sender. To learn about mail and packages, visit our website.
MEAL PLANS AND MUNCH MONEY
Munch Money begins Saturday, August 14 and meal plans begin Saturday, August 21 with brunch. For more information about meal plans visit Sodexo.
PARKING PERMITS
Housing residents must register their vehicle online. Parking regulations will be in effect the first day of the fall semester. During fall and spring semesters, housing residents may not park in campus lots between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday-Friday, on days when classes are in session.
Housing and Residence Life