July 2021
Upcoming Dates
On-Campus Housing Move In
Housing and Residence Life (HRL) has started sending room selection emails to students eligible to participate. Be sure to check your USI email account for more information.

  • July 15 - Room notification - assignments and roommate information available on myUSI
  • July 20 - Sign up form to reserve move in date and time available on myUSI
  • August 18-19 - Housing check in for LLC students, new incoming freshmen and new transfer students. 


Please visit the Housing website to find information about amenities, a virtual tour, a packing list and more. 

If you have questions, please call the Housing office at 812-468-2000 or email living@usi.edu.

On-Campus Housing Links
Virtual Camp Eagle - Registration Closes June 30
Virtual Camp Eagle is a two-day fun and interactive online adventure on Zoom for incoming students to participate in challenging team-building activities, educational sessions and opportunities to learn the University of Southern Indiana's history and traditions. 

Participate in Virtual Camp Eagle to develop leadership skills, make friends and get involved in service, campus activities and student organizations at USI.

Virtual Camp Eagle starts Friday, July 23 from 6 - 9:30 pm CT and Saturday, July 24 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT. Camp costs $25 and includes a t-shirt and materials. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 30.
New Student Orientation
Orientation Reservations
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.

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.
Attend a Summer Open House
Students and their guests are invited to visit and explore our beautiful campus this summer to:
  • Attend our Resource Fair
  • Visit campus offices
  • Get Student ID
  • Take a Campus or Housing Tour
  • Get questions answered
  • Meet other new and current students

Students may register two guests, lunch will be provided and a COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be available as vaccines are available. All attendees are asked to follow the updated face covering notice while on campus. Events and activities will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Remaining Open House Dates (Fridays):
  • July 16
  • July 30

Log in to my.USI.edu and click on the Screaming Eagles Orientation icon under Eagle Apps, and select Orientation Open House to register. Sign up today as spots for each session are limited.
Additional Orientation Programs
Topic Specific Zoom Series are held throughout the summer on Thursdays at 6 p.m. CDT. Students and families can participate in topic-specific sessions via Zoom to learn more about specific areas of campus. These sessions will also have time allotted for questions from the participants. Upcoming sessions:
July 1- Academic and Student Support Programs
  • The session will cover what programs Academic Skills, Student Support Services, Honors, Disability Resources and the Multicultural Center help students succeed in the classroom.
July 8- College Finance
  • The session will help answer questions about college finance. You will hear in-depth information from Student Financial Assistance, Bursar's Office, and Student Financial Success Center. 
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. It will take you 2-3 hours to complete. You don't need to do it in one sitting, but you will need to log in with the same information for the system to remember where you left off. The online orientation is a combination of videos and text and works best using the Google Chrome browser. 
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.
Parent and Family Orientation
We will be offering a separate Virtual Parent and Family Orientation session at the same time 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. When students are completing their reservation form, they will be able to sign up parents and family members for their virtual orientation program. The Zoom links for these programs will be sent in confirmation emails when the reservation is complete.

Online Orientation
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. You have the option to fill out the intake form and it will take you step by step through the content. It will remember where you left off so you can re-enter to finish at a later time. You can also enter as a guest and you will be able to go directly to the areas you want to learn about. Online Orientation works best using the Google Chrome browser. 
Online Resources
USI offers a variety of resources to assist in your transition to the University, including PDFs of resources. Many of these handouts will be mailed to you in your orientation packet after you have made a reservation for Screaming Eagles Orientation. Check out the resource page for several informational videos, presentations and handouts.
Campus Updates
Campus Visit and Tour Information
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.
COVID-19 Resources
University dropping mask mandate for vaccinated individuals

The University of Southern Indiana has followed the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance from the beginning of the pandemic. With the recent update to the guidance to allow for vaccinated individuals to resume activities they did prior to the pandemic; it is time for the University to pivot again.

Beginning June 9 and until further notice:
  • Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face covering indoors or outdoors on campus. However, those who may be uncomfortable in a group environment where some or many may be unvaccinated, are encouraged to continue wearing a face covering.
  • Those who are not vaccinated should continue wearing face coverings indoors.
  • Those who are not vaccinated should continue wearing face coverings outdoors when distancing is not possible.
  • Physical distancing of 3 feet or more is recommended whenever possible and continued regular hand sanitizing is recommended.
  • USI strongly encourages all students and employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Immunity is the key to protecting us all.
Parent and Family Tip
Please remind your student to check their USI email frequently. Your student's USI email will be where they get confirmation links, updates about campus, and information about classes. Helping them get in the habit of checking their email daily will help them succeed this fall. Your student can access their USI email through the myUSI portal by clicking on the Eagles Mail icon under Eagle Apps.
Tips & Reminders
New Student Checklist
Academic Advising Centers
Learn more about your academic program or explore different majors by visiting each college's Advising Center website.

Apply to be in the Honors Program.