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August 21, 2023

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FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES


The first week of the fall semester is here and for many it is your first semester in college. This weekly newsletter sent each Monday will include information to help you navigate through college here at USI. Take time to read it each week to learn about events, resources and services, updates, and expectations and policies for on campus living. We wish you an exciting and successful fall semester!

IMPORTANT DATES


August 25

End 100% refund period/late registration


September 1

End 75% refund period


September 4

Labor Day - USI closed, No classes


September 8

End 50% refund period


EVENTS ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK

ROCK THE REC


Wednesday, August 23

5-8 p.m.

RFWC


Free food 5-7 p.m.



Enjoy battleship in the pool, laser tag and mini golf inflatables, giveaways and more!

WELCOME WEEK


Welcome Week offers exciting activities and events designed to help students meet one another, adjust to their new surroundings and jump-start their academic success at USI.


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FREE BREAKFAST FRIDAY


Join HRL for the first free breakfast of the fall semester!


Friday, August 25

8-10:30 a.m.

Community Center Basketball Court


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Bingo Wingo


Bingo, Wings & Fun


Saturday, August 26

6-8 p.m.

Community Center Basketball Court


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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ROOM INSPECTION FORM

Students have until August 25 to complete the Room Inspection form which is found on the Housing Portal. If students choose not to complete the inspection form by the deadline HRL will accept all items for students.

LIVING WITH OTHERS

Students come from varying backgrounds and our expectation is that residents will be open to learning to live with someone who is different from themselves. One of the first tasks residents do at the beginning of the fall semester is sit down together and complete the roommate agreement. This is when they can be honest and share their expectations for cleaning, guests, communication and more. Residents are encouraged to be respectful and friendly with their roommates, but they don’t necessarily have to become best friends. We hope that in room situations where two or three residents already know each other that they would choose to be open and welcoming to the others that are random roommates. If after moving in, residents have concerns with a roommate, then they should seek out their RA as a resource to help work through the issue.

INTERNET

USI provides wireless and wired internet access in housing. For information on how to connect to both, please visit Information Technology. Residents should bring their own ethernet cord. Students are welcome to use their preferred streaming services and devices to watch favorite shows, movies, etc.

MAILING ADDRESS AND PICKING UP MAIL/PACKAGES

All packages and postal mail are delivered to the HRL office. It is important that residents understand the process to avoid having mail or packages returned to sender. To learn about mail and packages, visit our website.

PARKING PERMITS

Housing residents must register their vehicle online. Parking regulations will be in effect the first day of the fall semester. If you have not picked up your permit, you must pick it up at the Parking office. For fall 2023, housing residents will be allowed to park in lots A, B, C, D, E and F on class days.

CAMPUS SHUTTLE

USI and METS (Metropolitan Evansville Transit System) provide

bus transportation on campus and to the Eagle Plaza and Schnuck's Transfer Terminal for USI students. There is no charge for students providing a valid University ID (Eagle Access Card). Real-time tracking of the buses serving the USI campus is available courtesy of DoubleMap.

Center for Campus Life

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Dean of Students

Multicultural Center

RFWC

Religious Life

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University Health Center

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