Housing and Residence Life |
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On-Campus Housing Information |
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Living on-campus allows you to feel connected to USI and prepares you for life beyond the University. You will gain independence, meet new people and be able to sleep longer! Studies show 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 there to help in all of the various housing areas.
Area Coordinators (ACs) are professional staff members who 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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Living on Campus Frequently Asked Questions |
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Spring 2022 Guest and Overnight Guests Policy
Guests in University housing is a privilege and must be respected in order to maintain an environment conducive to student learning, growth and safety. Housing and Residence Life may revoke guest privileges if necessary to ensure the safety and privacy of the community. Permission must be given by the roommate(s) for a guest (housing resident or non-resident) to be present in an apartment or residence hall suite. Read the full Guest and Overnight Guest policy.
The University will continue to monitor the changing COVID-19 climate and the guest policy may need to be adjusted to ensure student safety.
Housing and Residence Life Updates
Please visit the Housing and Residence Life website regarding housing updates for the Spring 2021 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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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 on the main campus are available for commuter students. Commuter students do not need a parking permit to park on campus.
Time Between Classes
When you have time before, after or between classes, you should 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 in the gazebo.
- Run over to the Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center for a quick workout.
- Take a stroll down the USI-Burdette Trail.
- Use your meal plan or Munch Money to eat on campus at one of the dining locations.
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 which 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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Career Services and Internship Resources |
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As a USI student, you have access to the online job bank, Career Launch, to pursue part- and full-time jobs, internships and co-ops. Employers can post jobs that are suitable for students while they are in school. For questions, please call 812-464-1865 or email career@usi.edu
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Internships translate classroom theory into application and provide a practical framework for academic coursework. A wide variety of paid, unpaid and for-credit internships are available both on and off campus. |
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Make an appointment to meet with a USI Career Services professional to:
- Identify your skill sets.
- Review your resume.
- Discuss your search strategy.
- Practice your interviewing skills.
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If you are interested in an internship or starting a job search, register with Career Services and Internships and schedule an appointment with a career coordinator to learn more. |
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Having a job in college is a great way to build up a resume, gain transferable skills, and earn a paycheck.
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Working on campus can help you feel connected to USI, meet new people and feel a part of something. Most on-campus jobs come with an understanding you are a student first and offer flexibility. The location is also a perk. Instead of commuting to a job, you can reduce travel time and costs by working on campus. There are two types of on-campus positions: Student Worker and Federal Work Study.
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Working off campus is another option you have. Working off campus offers more job options and often higher wages. However, you will spend more time off campus and the employer may not be so understanding that you are a student first. Make sure you factor in travel time when looking at off-campus jobs. |
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USI Insider Tips - USI Lingo |
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*Archie*: Archibald The (T.) 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 frisbee or football.
*Screagle*: short for Screaming Eagles as used in #ScreaglePride
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Freshman and Transfer Students
Students that are freshman or transfer students with less than 59 credit hours will complete Screaming Eagles Orientation in three parts
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Upper Level Transfer/Adult Students
Students that are transfer students with more than 59 credit hours or are 25 years of age or older will complete Screaming Eagles Orientation in three parts.
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Spring 2022 Billing and Payment Information |
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Students may view their spring 2022 tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan charges on TouchNet. Enroll in the spring 2022 payment plan now to pay a $200 down payment and divide your account balance into six monthly installments. Spring 2022 payment due date is January 14, 2022. For more information, visit the Bursar's website.
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New Student Lunch | Tuesday, January 11 | 11:30 am - 1 pm |
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All new students are invited to the New Student Lunch on Tuesday, January 11, from 11:30 am to 1 pm in University Center East 1st Floor. Stop by and connect with other new students and meet staff and faculty. Make a connection, have questions answered, enjoy a free lunch, and receive a giveaway! Please RSVP in your New Student Orientation Task List via myUSI. Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
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Past Newsletter Information
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President Rochon's COVID-19 Task Force Update |
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"As we approach the end of the Fall Semester, I want to wish the entire University community a Happy Thanksgiving and remind you to take any necessary precaution to protect yourselves and those you love. At the Task Force meeting on November 17, we reaffirmed the decision to continue requiring face coverings indoors on the USI campus, regardless of vaccination status, and until further notice." |
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Campus Office Information
Check out the following offices for new student and campus information:
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