Campus Living 101: Week Sixteen

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Just one more week of classes and then finals!

Do you know when your finals will be? Learn more

Study Hours in Housing

Study hours will begin at midnight on Saturday, December 9 and end at

6 p.m. on Friday, December 15. The 24-hour study-hour period is to provide an atmosphere conducive to study for final exams.

Residents should be respectful of others' right to study and sleep. Even if your finals are over doesn’t mean your neighbor isn’t still studying.

Winter Break

Do you know what to do before leaving for Winter Break? Are you not returning to housing for spring 2024? Learn more

WINTER BREAK HOURS

HRL OFFICE

December 15: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

December 16: Noon-6 p.m.

December 17: Noon-8 p.m.

December 18-22: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

December 23-January 1: Closed

January 2-3: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

January 4: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

January 5-6: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

January 7: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER

December 15: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

December 16-January 3: Closed

January 4: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

January 5-7: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

C-STORE

December 15: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

December 16-January 3: Closed

January 4: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

January 5: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

January 6-7: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

WINTER BREAK HOURS

Click the image for dining hours for Finals Week.

Click the image for dining hours for Winter Break.

ROOM TEMPERATURE IN RESIDENCE HALLS

The halls use a chill water system to supply cooling to the entire building and it is turned off during the winter months. Air handlers supply a limited amount of 55°F air to rooms but may not fully cool them. Please open a window if it gets too warm. If the suite is too cold, residents should submit a work order to have it checked.

ROOM TEMPERATURE WHEN

YOU LEAVE

When leaving for 24 hours or more during winter or cold weather, make sure that the heat is ON and that the thermostat is set to 68 in O'Daniel North/South and McDonald West, 65 in McDonald East and in residence halls set lever halfway between warm and cool.

WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS

It is important to be aware of any weather situation and plan accordingly. USI will keep students informed via Rave Alert regarding inclement weather and campus. HRL will keep residents informed via email and social media.

Visit Emergency Procedures to learn about winter car care, winter weather, how to stay informed, what to do in a power outage, and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 8

Last day to sign up to stay during winter break; residents with permanent residences in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Henderson (KY), White (IL), or Gallatin (IL) counties are not eligible to stay after the December 15 deadline. Request form available mid-November.

December 15

University housing closes to residents for winter break; residents must leave by 6 p.m. unless approved to stay late or stay over break

IMPORTANT LINKS

2024-2025 Housing Renewal

Holiday Decorations Policy

2024-2025 RA Search

HRL Animal Policy

The Fall 2024/Spring 2025 housing application is now available on the Housing Portal. If you plan to live on campus next academic year, visit the Housing Renewal link above to learn about the exciting changes planned for housing.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EVENTS

Visit the USI calendar for more events. Click here for athletic events.

Eagle Perks gives USI students free or discounted access to Evansville events and activities! December Eagle Perks:

Vertical eXcape - includes: climbing pass, equipment rental (harness and shoes) and orientation class. See voucher for hours and more information.

Cookbook and Snacks in the LA

10 a.m.-1 p.m. LA first floor lobby

Pickup a Screagles Cookbook (and coloring book) along with some snacks to get you through finals week.

Paws & Play

4:30-6:30 p.m. Rice Library 4th floor reading room

Take a study break to relax with therapy dogs and pick up free stress management resources. Sponsored by Rice Library and RFWC.

Late Night Breakfast and Winter Wonderland

9-11 p.m. Breakfast in The Loft

7-10 p.m. Activities in Carter Hall

Enjoy free breakfast and activities before finals week!

Sponsored by APB and Housing and Residence Life

Breakfast in The Loft. Menu includes bacon, sausage, pancakes, ham/swiss quiche, garden vegetable quiche, tater tots, pastries, and fruit. Gluten Free pastries or pancakes (upon request). Students are encouraged to donate to Archie’s Food Closet by bringing $1, a roll of paper towels, toilet paper, or a box of tissues upon arrival to event.

Activities in Carter Hall. Enjoy winter theme inflatables, DIY goodies, carnival games and winter theme photo ops!

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