New Student and Transitional Programs takes pride in our Orientation Leaders and all they do to make the process of coming to USI a welcoming and memorable experience.
Our leaders work one-on-one with USI's incoming students and their families. They guide them in the right direction regarding their overall Orientation experience, the Admitted Student Task list, finding classes, navigating involvement opportunities, making friends, and more.
Orientation Leaders are more than just mentors. Our leaders are the face of USI and an example of the lifelong community we have all around campus.
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Orientation Q & A on Instagram | Thursday, May 26
Join Abbie, an Orientation Leader, on Thursday, May 26, on the Class of 2026 Instagram to ask her any questions you might have regarding your first year @ USI and Orientation. We want you to feel prepared and ready to come to campus, so ask as many questions as you need. We are here for you.
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Placement into English, math and reading courses is based on ACT/SAT scores and transfer credit. Students who did not submit standardized test scores for admission can still submit scores for placement purposes. Without scores, students may need to take a placement test to determine appropriate placement.
To view your placements:
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Go to my.usi.edu.
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Log in with your myUSI username and password.
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Click on the Self-Service icon.
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Click on Student, Student Records and then View Test Scores.
Look for a placement for English, math and reading. A code of "UREAD" means that no reading course is needed for reading. If no placement is listed, you need to take a placement test. You should also consider taking the placement test if your data is more than five years old.
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All new students interested in participating in Chamber Choir, Women's Choir, or Jazz Band must audition to be placed in a music group. Music auditions can be done during your orientation day.
If you are interested in the Chamber Choir or Women's Choir contact Dan Craig, Associate Professor of Music, dcraig@usi.edu.
If you are interested in the Jazz Band contact Thomas Drury, Instructor in Music, twdrury@usi.edu.
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Completing Online Orientation |
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Online Orientation will provide you and your family with information about advising, academic requirements, financial aid and billing, campus services, and resources and answer any other questions about attending USI. You will complete this orientation at your own pace. It will take you two to three 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 combines videos and text and works best using the Google Chrome browser.
By completing online orientation, our goals are for students to:
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Develop a value for the importance of community within USI.
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Enhance knowledge of career paths, degrees and student success.
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Cultivate awareness and exposure to USI campus resources.
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Parent and Family Orientation |
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As a parent or family member, you play a vital role in your student's transition to college. We encourage parents and family members to participate in Parent and Family Orientation. You will learn about the University and its many resources and become a partner with the University in supporting your student's success in transitioning to college.
There are two main components to the Parent and Family Orientation, and we encourage you to participate in both.
Online Orientation
We encourage parents and family members to go through this online orientation. Reviewing all the material will take you two to three 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 later. You also can enter as a guest and be able to go directly to the areas you want to learn about. Online Orientation works best using the Google Chrome browser.
Screaming Eagles Parent and Family Orientation
At the on-campus orientation session, there will be specific sessions and workshops geared toward the parents and families of our new students. You will have opportunities to learn more about specific areas of interest and visit campus offices to take care of business. When students are completing their reservations for orientation, they will be able to sign up two guests for their orientation date. If your student has already made a reservation for Screaming Eagles Orientation, they can go back into their reservation and make edits on their Admitted Student Task List.
Cost of Parent and Family Orientation
There is no additional fee for parents and family members to attend Parent and Family Orientation. We will provide materials and lunch for up to two guests per student.
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2022 Admitted Student Zoom Series |
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The University of Southern Indiana is excited to offer informational zoom sessions on select Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. CST to answer questions and guide admitted students and their families through the next steps in the admission and enrollment processes. If you missed a session, you can watch the replay too.
- Thursday, June 2 (New Date) | Room Selection and Dining
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- June 6-17: Select your bed space during your assigned appointment time online. Information about room selection will be sent to student USI email accounts.
- July 15: Room notification - assignments and roommate information available on the Housing portal
- July 19: Sign up form to reserve move in date and time available on the Housing portal.
Follow Housing and Residence Life on Instagram @usihousing
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Theme Living Communities (TLCs) Update |
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In 2022-2023, we have six TLCs:
- College of Liberal Arts
- Honors
- Nursing & Health Professions
- Recreation
- Screagles
- STEM+ (includes Education and Kinesiology & Sport)
Come 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!
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USI Dance Team and Cheer Team Information |
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Are you interested in becoming a part of USI's Dance (@usidanceteam) or Cheer (@usi.cheer) Team? If so, keep up with when sign-ups and tryouts are happening by following their pages. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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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 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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Encourage your student to speak up. Asking a question in a room full of strangers can be intimidating. Maybe your student is worried about asking a question, but don’t be! Screaming Eagles Orientation is the time for your student to ask. Orientation leaders and staff understand—this is what they are there for!
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