Tips on Finding Roommates |
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While you may think you’re better off rooming with someone you know rather than someone you don't know, consider your best friend's habits before deciding on a roommate.
- Do you have similar study, social and sleep habits?
- Can you coordinate your schedules for cleaning, sleeping and playing?
- Do you have the same philosophy on borrowing?
Here are some tips for making sure living with each other goes well:
- Make a "roommate qualities" list
- Gaining your trust
- Being cooperative
- Give respect, get respect
- Reach out to friends for recommendations
- Find someone compatible with your interests
If you decide not to join others that you know as roommates, you can go through USI's random roommate selection process and get placed with another student to live with.
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Theme Living Communities (TLCs) |
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In a TLC, you’ll live in a community with other first year students who share some of your interests. You’ll have all the benefits of living in a USI residence hall, plus special activities and events planned for your group!
Find friends and fun in a TLC! TLC students have more satisfaction with their first year at USI, higher GPAs and increased retention and graduation rates!
The 2023-2024 TLCs will be: College of Liberal Arts TLC, Honors TLC, Nursing & Health Professions TLC, Recreation TLC, Romain College of Business TLC and STEM+ (Pott College) TLC.
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Welcome, Commuter Students! Let’s be honest: being a college student is no walk in the park. As a commuter student, you will most likely encounter obstacles different from those resident students face. While balancing coursework, commuting, working and having a social life may prove challenging, New Student and Transitional Programs is here to help make your experiences as a Screaming Eagle as invigorating as possible. It all begins here.
Our office provides many opportunities for commuter students to get involved on campus. We can help you connect to over 150 student organizations, participate in leadership development programs and help you learn about movies, entertainment, lectures and activities to attend. We have created Commuter Student Resource Page to serve as a resource about issues related to you—the commuter student. We can help you get started on your journey here at USI.
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Admitted Student Task List |
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The Admitted Student Task List provides a comprehensive list of tasks a new student needs to complete before beginning classes at USI. We have compiled them in one location to help you keep track. Use this task list to track your progress through the steps.
You can access the Admitted Student Task List in myUSI by following these steps:
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Go to my.USI.edu.
- Log in with your myUSI username and password.
- Click on the Admitted Student Task List icon under Eagle Apps.
There are many tasks to complete, but it’s crucial that you complete each one. The task list is personalized to you and other students may have a different list.
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Screaming Eagles Orientation |
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The next step for students is to prepare for their first semester of courses at USI and participate in the Screaming Eagles Orientation. During this program, students will learn about processes, procedures, and resources offered at USI and meet other new and current students.
We also offer Parent & Family Orientation to help families learn more about USI and how to support their students. Students can register guests for the Parent and Family Orientation on the same day as their Orientation session.
Students can make Orientation reservations within the Admitted Student Task List via myUSI.
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Night in the Nest: Your USI Overnight Experience |
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Join your Orientation Leaders and other new students for Night in the Nest, a night filled with fun and many activities! Night in the Nest gives new students the opportunity to experience a little of USI the night before their orientation and includes staying overnight in USI's residence halls.
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USI Eagle Access Card Student ID |
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Students are encouraged to submit their photo at least ten days prior to their Screaming Eagles Orientation date. Please review the requirements before submitting and watch your USI email for a specific link to upload your photo. The emails will be sent out on an ongoing basis and reminders will be sent.
The Eagle Access Card office can help your family with any questions. Their hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You can also call 812-464-1859 or email at eaglecrd@usi.edu.
Transfer students with more than 59 credit hours or students who are 25 years of age or older, who do not attend in-person Orientation, may pick up their Student ID when they arrive on campus.
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Advising and Course Registration Appointment |
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Students will make a reservation for an advising and course registration appointment while reserving their orientation session.
Students will develop a schedule for their first semester of classes at this appointment with their academic advisor. This appointment will be 30-45 minutes and conducted on-campus or by Zoom.
Prepare for this appointment by completing the following:
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Complete New Student Pre-Orientation (freshman or transfer students with less than 60 credit hours) or New Student Online Orientation (transfer students with more than 59 credit hours or are 25 years of age or older)
- Submit transcripts for all college credit earned.
- Have information for all college credit currently enrolled, including AP credit, available at appointment.
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Complete all required placement tests.
- Freshman: Complete the Academic Information in the Admitted Student Task List.
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Advising Centers, Academic Colleges and Honors Program |
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USI offers more than 100 areas of study, divided among four colleges:
Still, trying to decide what to major in? Explore a variety of majors and start your academic journey in University Division before you pick your major.
All USI academic majors and degree programs emphasize skills employers and graduate schools seek. Regardless of your major, you'll get a well-rounded college education that integrates textbook theory with practical knowledge, preparing you for success in the job market or graduate school.
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Music Group Auditions
All new students are invited to participate in Chamber Choir, Women's Choir, and Jazz Band.
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If you are interested in the Chamber Choir or Women's Choir, contact Dan Craig, Associate Professor of Music, at dcraig@usi.edu.
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If you are interested in the Jazz Band, contact Thomas Drury, Instructor in Music, at twdrury@usi.edu.
USI Dance Team and Cheer Team Information
Are you interested in joining USI's Dance (@usidanceteam) or Cheer (@usi.cheer) Team? If so, keep up with when sign-ups and tryouts are happening by following their Instagram. Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share your Screagle pride.
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Campus Visit and Tour Information |
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We are excited to continue offering in-person and virtual visits and want you to join us on-campus or online to learn more about the USI experience first-hand.
If you have questions about visiting campus, please email Undergraduate Admissions at enroll@usi.edu or call 812-465-7056.
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Make sure your student has a summer plan. Ideally, your student can earn money through a summer job, spend time with friends and family, and prepare for college. Students living on campus will learn who their roommates will be over the summer, so see if your student can get a hold of them, and if they live nearby, encourage them to meet up with their roommates.
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