Campus Living 101: Finals Week and End of Semester

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Finals Week Has Arrived!

Housing and Residence Life closes to residents on Friday, December 15, at 6 p.m. Unless approved to stay late or stay over, all residents should leave housing by 6 p.m. on that day. Residents may return to housing on or after Friday, January 5.

The deadline has passed to request to stay late, stay over, or return early. If a resident has a need to request any of these options, they must email living@usi.edu.

Residents returning for spring 2024 DO NOT need to check out, turn in their key and move their belongings. Residents need to leave by 6 p.m. on Friday, December 15 unless approved to stay late or stay over. Please follow the procedures for returning students before leaving. Click on Winter Break button.

If you are not returning for spring 2024, you must cancel your contract and follow the check out process. Click on the Winter Break button to learn more about what you need to do before leaving.

Winter Break

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.

Do you know when your finals will be? Learn more

Dining Options for Finals and Winter Break

Click here for hours.

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 18-21: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

December 22-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.

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.

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.

11-14

Free Coloring

Having trouble concentrating with the stress of finals? Just add a splash of color!

Come pick up some coloring supplies next week (while supplies last) to relieve stress, calm your brain, and improve your sleep. Supplies located at the RFWC front desk!

Hot Cocoa for Finals Week

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. UC West Desk

Celebrate National Hot Chocolate day with Hot Chocolate! Free while supplies last! Sponsored by USI Dining

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