Miscellaneous University Offices and Services

Computer Labs

USI has over 1000 modern computers available for students to use throughout labs across the campus. For a listing of computer labs, hours, and software available, visit www.usi.edu/it/computer-labs 

David L. Rice Library Fall & Spring Hours

Reference is staffed, and archives open, fewer hours than these. Hours are subject to change; regular hours and holiday hours are posted in Rice Library and on the library’s web site at www.usi.edu/library/hours.asp. 

Telephone Service

Telephone Services provides local and long distance service for students living in Residence Life. Voicemail is available to students living on campus, at an additional cost.

USI Campus Store

The USI Campus Store is located on the first level of the University Center West. Store hours while classes are in session are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday (times subject to change without notice). 

Save time and avoid the lines—order your books online by visiting www.usi.edu/campusstore. The Campus Store offers United Parcel Service (UPS) shipping for students who wish to have books sent to them. 

Students may return new or used texts for a refund during the first 10 days of the semester. After that time, refunds will be granted only in the case of dropped classes. To receive a refund, a student must bring in the completed drop slip (processed by the Office of the Registrar) and the receipt, within five weeks from the first day of the term. 

Eagle Access Card Office

The University uses the Eagle Access Card as the identification (ID) card for students, staff, and faculty. In addition to being the ID card, the Eagle Access Card is a convenient, easy, and safe way to access products and services without carrying cash. By activating the declining balance feature of the card, you make your ID card a campus debit card as well. 

The Eagle Access Card Office is located in the University Center West. Eagle Access Card Office hours while classes are in session are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday (times subject to change without notice). 

Are You Registered to Vote?

If you are not registered to vote, visit the Federal Election Commission site at www.eac.gov for a Voter Registration Application (Adobe Acrobat). Registration forms for Indiana residents also will be available in the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Student Development Programs. 

Disability Resources

USI students with documented disabilities, if they so choose, may receive accommodation assistance through the Office of Disability Resources. It is requested that students register at least 60 days prior to the date services are needed. More information is available at www.usi.edu/disabilities or in the Office of Disability Resources; Orr Center Room 095; phone 812/464-1961 or TDD 812/465-7072. 

Children’s Learning Center

Part-time and full-time care for children of USI faculty, staff, and students is available Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., for children ages two through six years. Call the USI Children’s Learning Center for enrollment information; 812/464-1869. 

Noncredit Courses

The Division of Outreach and Engagement offers continuing education programs across a broad range of subject areas and formats. Personal growth and leisure activities, fitness/wellness programs, and specialized programming for children and retired persons are offered both on and off campus. Outreach and Engagement assists business professionals and organizations by offering workplace computer application and certification courses, leadership courses, programs for quality, project management, maintenance management, safety, and human resource professionals. Workplace contractual programs are available for area organizations. New schedules of public session courses are available in early January, early May, and late August each year from the Division of Outreach and Engagement, located in the University Center East; phone 812/464-1989 or 800/467-8600; www.usi.edu/outreach; address email inquiries to: outreach@usi.edu. 

Service Learning Program

Service Learning courses include meaningful community projects that offer students valuable opportunities to apply what they learn and simultaneously enhance their resume. The Service Learning Program works with USI’s colleges, departments, and other programs to support these projects and ensure that the experiences benefit both students and the community. 

When viewing courses online via myUSI, sections that include a Service Learning component will be identified with a Service Learning “attribute.” To search for Service Learning courses, use the Look Up Classes feature under the Registration menu. Highlight the desired subject(s), select Service Learning from the list of attribute types, and submit. Any Service Learning course from the selected subject(s) will be displayed. To view all Service Learning courses, select all subjects from the list (highlight the first subject, scroll to the bottom of the list, then hold the Shift key down while clicking the last subject; all subjects will be highlighted), select the Service Learning attribute, and submit. All Service Learning courses will be displayed. 

The list of Service Learning courses offered each semester will continue to grow throughout the registration period as instructors decide to include community projects in their courses. Visit www.usi.edu/servicelearning for more information, including a current list of courses, or email servicelearning@usi.edu. 

Prepare today for a national scholarship competition

Visit www.usi.edu and type Scholarship Opportunities in the search box to find:

• advice on becoming a strong scholarship candidate
• how to reach USI faculty mentors
• general tips for scholarship seekers
• who and how to ask for recommendations
• interview tips and much more

Lucrative scholarships are often the most competitive. Help is available for USI students, regardless of major, who want to compete for prestigious scholarships. Graduate, undergraduate, and study abroad awards are all available.  www.usi.edu/acaffrs/scholarships; Office of the Provost; 812/465-1617. 

Public Safety (Security) at USI

The University of Southern Indiana strives to create and maintain a safe and secure environment on all property owned, leased, or managed for official activities. This is achieved in part by providing a 24-hour campus public safety/security force and working closely with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department, and other public safety agencies. In addition to campus protection, the Office of Public Safety provides emergency medical response, a campus-wide emergency phone system, security escort service, disabled vehicle assistance, a lost and found, presentation of crime prevention/safety programs, emergency text messaging, and after-hour access to offices and/or residences. The Office of Public Safety records and annually publishes statistics on crime and security issues, and provides timely warnings of crimes or incidents that may be considered a threat to the University community. 

Public Safety can be telephoned for non-emergency or emergency assistance at 812/464-1845. On-campus emergencies can be reported by dialing 812/492-7777 or campus extension 7777, or calling 9-911. 

Security Issues and Annual security and fire safety Report

As required by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, the University of Southern Indiana advises its students, staff, faculty, and visitors that the Office of Public Safety is responsible for the collection and distribution of all information relating to criminal activity that may occur on property it owns or leases for educational purposes. 

USI’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by USI; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. 

The Office of Public Safety is committed to assisting all members of the University In providing for their own safety and security. The 2013 annual security and fire safety compliance document is available at www.usi.edu/security/PDF/ASFSR.pdf. Inquiries and requests for a copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report may be directed to the Office of Public Safety located in the Security Building; phone 812/464-1845.