First Year @ USI - April 2023

April 2023

Priority Registration

Fall 2022 Priority Registration begins on Monday, March 27. Students should first meet with their academic advisors before registering. Please contact the department of your major to ask about office hours, advisor availability and schedule an appointment. Ask about alternative advising options if you can't meet during regular office hours.

Questions to ask yourself before Priority Registration:

Have you scheduled a meeting with your advisor?
Do you know your registration date?
Do you want to stay in the same major or make a change? Add a minor?
Do you know what classes you should be taking?
Have you picked a few schedules that fit your lifestyle?

Students are encouraged to register at their earliest opportunity. If you cannot register on the assigned day, you may do so on any subsequent priority registration day. Please review the Registration Schedule to register during the Open Registration period.

Also, check for any holds and your account balance. Spring balances must be paid by March 24 to avoid a hold on registration or official transcripts. Payment plans are available.

Summer Classes Registration and Loan Eligibility — If a student has not exhausted their annual loan eligibility by the end of the regular academic year or their grade level changes at the end of the spring term, they may be eligible for summer loans. To receive loans for the summer, complete the Summer Loan Application, which is available each year in late March/early April.

Priority Registration Schedule

Upcoming Campus Opportunities

Welcome Week Leader Applications | Due Sunday, March 26

Apply now to be a Welcome Week Leader for August 14-23, 2023! Welcome Week Leaders will help guide new students through the Welcome Week program, focusing on providing them with a quality transitional experience and introduction to USI. Applications are due Sunday, March 26 at www.USI.edu/WelcomeWeek.

Apply to be a Summer Program Student Assistant

New Student and Transitional Programs is hiring Program Student Assistants for the Summer. These positions will assist with office programs and projects, create social media content and promotional materials, work with student leaders and assist incoming students and their families. This is a paid position at $7.35 an hour. Click here to apply.

Convocation Pin and Shirt Design Contest

Students are invited to submit a pin and t-shirt design for next year’s incoming class. The designer of the winning artwork will be recognized as part of New Student Convocation and receive a gift card to the University Campus Store. Please view the design guidelines for the pin and t-shirt and last year’s winning design. Email submissions to new.student@usi.edu by Sunday, April 16. Be creative!

Run for Student Government Association

Every Spring Semester, the Student Government Association of USI holds an election for all positions within the General Assembly and Executive Board. After you complete your application, you will be contacted by the current Chief Justice, Caitlin Daymon, to let you know about the next steps in the election process. If you have any questions, please email the Chief Justice at cgdaymon@eagles.usi.edu.

HRL Student Desk Assistants for 2023-24

Join our team as a student desk assistant for 2023-24!

-Duties include sorting mail, logging packages, and handling lockouts

-Answer inquiries from students, parents, and staff via phone and in person

Apply here!

Spring into Success | April 11-12

Throughout the series, presenters from the USI community will explore topics related to students' academic, career and personal success. Topics covered typically include study skills, library skills, academic advising, counseling services, financial aid, student organizations, stress management, fitness, recreation and nutrition, career services, study abroad, service learning and others. View the April 11-12 schedule.

Spring Fest | April 12-14

USI Spring Fest will be held April 12-14. Spring Fest is an annual campus event celebrating warmer weather and campus spirit. Over three days, students can participate in fun activities, pick up free giveaways and enjoy live performances on campus.

The Road to Finals | April 20 - May 7

As we approach finals and the semester winds down, find some time to relax with campus programs offered by University offices and student organizations. It's also a good time to learn about academic services available during Finals Week. View more about these events and services on The Road to Finals website.

Student Information

2023-2024 FAFSA

The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online at FAFSA.gov or on the myStudentAid app. The state of Indiana's deadline to be considered for state grant programs is April 15.

Student Financial Assistance

Eating Healthy on Campus

USI Dining offers many vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dining options. The culinary staff uses innovative ingredients, spices and flavors to create a robust and flavorful vegan and vegetarian-friendly menu.

Campus Dining Nutrition Information

USI Dining is looking for new names for The Sweets' Spot and Ghost Kitchen. They want your feedback! Click here for more information.

Take our survey and be entered to win one of two $250 Munch Money Prizes. Come by the Eagle Card Office or one of our units and show us a screenshot verifying you've taken the survey and get a free candy bar!

Eagle Perks

Eagle Perks is a voucher program that gives USI students free or discounted access to Evansville events. Each month, one specific activity and other activities can be used anytime throughout the year. Students can pick up a voucher at the RFWC with a valid USI ID (limit one per student).

Year-Round Activities - Evansville Museum and Mesker Park Zoo

March - Elite Air

April - Walther's Golf N' Fun

Parent and Family Tip

Check in with your Student

Talk to your student about their upcoming semester, schedule, and how they feel about it. Also, don't forget that Finals Week is creeping up, and your student might need extra support to finish the rest of the semester strong.

Need Support? View the Counseling and Psychological Services website

Info & Reminders