Meeting with your Academic Advisor |
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Academic Advising at USI starts the moment students are accepted, and our advisors help build relationships that can last well beyond graduation. From day one, advisors work tirelessly to help students by answering questions, providing instructions, and guiding them towards their goals. Our professional advisors and faculty members work with students to help them register for classes and —just as important— act as a lifeline when they need help understanding college processes.
Advisors review schedules each semester to ensure each student is on track for graduation. Advisors reach out after the first three weeks of the term and again after midterms, connecting students with free on-campus resources or simply say “congratulations!” Advisors also check in a few times during the semester to see how they are handling the transition from high school to college or from summer/winter break back to campus. Advisors actively listen to each student’s goals and help create a realistic framework for their success. Their job does not stop at graduation: advisors often write recommendation letters for graduate schools or provide references for job applications.
Each student's academic advisor truly cares about every student and wants them to be successful.
In your virtual appointment, your academic advisor will:
- Discuss goals of the advising process
- Help select course work for the Fall 2021 Semester
- Evaluate any credits from AP, CAP, or dual credit courses
- Review initial course placements based on test scores
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Having a Successful Virtual Advising Appointment |
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As a student, you play an essential role in the academic advising process. It is your responsibility to monitor your academic progress and seek advising on a regular basis. Advisors can help you develop educational plans compatible with your career and life goals, and assist you in completing your chosen program quickly and successfully.
Here are tips to make the most of your advising session:
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Bring questions about your academic/career goals, concerns and anything else you are curious about with starting college.
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Establish a target graduation date in consultation with your advisor.
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Work with your advisor to develop a program of study and an outline of the classes that you plan to take in the next 2 or 3 semesters.
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Take and keep notes from your advising appointment to remind you about what was discussed.
Take charge of your academic progress! Advising is an important tool, but you are ultimately responsible for your success.
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Tips on Choosing a Course Schedule that Works for You |
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Schedule courses during times based on what works best for you, whether you are a morning, afternoon or evening person.
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Make sure to have some breaks: No matter when you schedule your courses, try to incorporate a few breaks, especially if you are doing back-to-back classes.
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Juggling work and classes can be difficult, but if you get a job on or off campus, be flexible with your work and study hours.
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All students were emailed their orientation reservation information. Students are encouraged to make a reservation for orientation, virtual advising and course registration appointment as soon as possible to secure the best course selections and earliest registration.
When students make a reservation for orientation, they will also sign up for a virtual advising and registration appointment. Students have the option to register guests for the Parent and Family Orientation. Additional guests can be added later.
Students that are freshman or transfer students with less than 59 credit hours will complete Screaming Eagles Orientation in three parts:
- Part A: Participate in a Virtual Advising Appointment and Register for Classes
- Part B: Complete New Student Online Orientation
- Part C: Participate in the Virtual Screaming Eagles Orientation
To change your orientation date or advising and course registration appointment, log into myUSI, click on the Screaming Eagles Orientation icon, and make the necessary change. Then click "Submit" on the last page.
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If you weren't able to join us last month for the Zoom event featuring information regarding advising, registration and Orientation or want to review certain parts of the discussion, you can now watch the recording of the event. |
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Additional Orientation Programs |
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Throughout the summer on Thursdays at 6 p.m. CDT, you and your family can participate in topic-specific sessions with some of USI's administrative leadership team via Zoom to learn more about specific areas of campus like Residential Experience/Dining, Student Wellness, Safety and Security, and College Finance.
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Virtual Camp Eagle is a two-day (July 23-24) leadership program for incoming students to participate in team-building activities and educational sessions. Participants will learn USI's history and traditions while getting to know other new students interested in taking on leadership roles. More information is coming later this spring.
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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 starting July 27.
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Living Learning Communities Update |
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Check out the new updates to the Living Learning Communities for the Fall 2021 Semester:
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Screagles (open to all majors!)
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Education (open to Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education majors)
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Exploring Majors (open to all majors - this LLC may be incorporated into the Screagles LLC; decision pending)
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Honors (open to all majors, must be in the Honors Program)
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Nursing & Health Professions (open to all majors in the NHP College)
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Pott College (open to all Pott College majors - this includes Science and Math majors, Engineering, and all Kinesiology & Sport, including Sport Management)
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Romain College of Business (open to all business majors AND anyone with an interest in business, no matter what your major!)
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Campus Visit and Tour Information |
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In-person visits are available Monday through Saturday. Alternative visit options, include drive-thru tours, virtual tours and appointments. We encourage students and their families to take advantage of these opportunities. Schedule a visit today.
If you have questions concerning visiting campus email Undergraduate Admissions at enroll@usi.edu or call 812-465-7056.
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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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One of the most important things you can do to help your student is to encourage them to visit with an academic advisor each semester, as well as anytime they are experiencing academic difficulty. Advisors are aware of the latest developments in the degree programs they advise, and they can help your student graduate in a timely manner. The advising relationship is an important part of students’ first-year experience.
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