REVISED USI New Student Newsletter

November in Evansville is starting to feel like winter! Despite the cooler temperatures, the city is getting its fall colors to help inspire those final midterm exams, planning for Spring Semester registration, the upcoming break and the end of the semester.

Daylight Savings Time Change

The time changes on Sunday, November 6. Remember that we fall back one hour. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep and make sure all your clocks are set to the correct time.

Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27.

On-campus housing is open, and residents do not have to leave during the break.
On-campus dining locations will have updated hours for the break.

Thanksgiving Break Tips

Be flexible about plans, family time and studying. Balance commitments and family time with staying healthy and successfully finishing the semester.
Plan for coursework and finals accordingly after the break.

End of the Semester

Finals start Saturday, December 9 and the semester ends Friday, December 15.
On-campus residents who have not received approval to stay late or stay over winter break must leave by 6 p.m. on Friday, December 15.
Winter Break On-Campus Housing Information

USI Calendar

Student Mental Health and Wellness

Mental Health Check-In

As students approach the end of the semester, mental health challenges can occur. Here are some signs to watch out for:

Disengagement (from friends, academics, family, hobbies, activities)
Changes in eating or sleeping habits
Difficulty concentrating and paying attention

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS offers individual and group therapy to assist students. Need to relieve stress, deal with your emotions, set appropriate goals or make healthy decisions? Make an appointment today.

CAPS Website
Location: OC 1051
Phone: 812-464-1867
Email: usi.caps@usi.edu
TalkCampus Access

How to Practice Self-Care

Get professional help if needed (there's nothing wrong with seeing a therapist/counselor)
Spend time with loved ones and friends
Leave one's comfort zone

Get physically active
Eat a healthy diet
Enjoy a hobby
Get enough sleep
Journal
Help others

Upcoming Wellness Programs

10-Day Virtual Gratitude Challenge | November 7-16

SIGN UP HERE! Gratitude is good for your health! The 10-Day Virtual Gratitude Challenge will ask you to reflect on a daily gratitude question, practice, or prompt each day. You’ll receive an e-mail with the gratitude practice of the day! At the end of the challenge, complete a survey and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a wellness prize pack!

Visit USI Wellness Resources

Student and Campus Information

Parent and Family Weekend | February 9-11

The University of Southern Indiana welcomes families and friends to explore the campus and get a firsthand look at what life is like at USI. This event offers an opportunity to visit your student’s campus home, meet other USI families, tour campus and participate in campus activities, including our 2024 Homecoming games and festivities! More information coming soon.

USI Family website

On-Campus Job Opportunities

Campus offices and departments are starting to hire for next semester. You can begin your search early and apply for positions.

Sodexo/USI Dining

Convenient hours: You can work up to 20 hours per week, with your work schedule tailored to your class schedule.
Great pay and meal funds: Earn $1 per every hour worked to be loaded onto your Eagle Access Card to be used for meals on campus.

Campus offices and departments

Contact your favorite offices and departments to see if they have any positions available or visit the Student Worker Position website.
Many student worker positions are posted on Eagle Career Launch. If you do not already have a student account set up, please call 812-464-1865 to activate your account.
Some students may qualify for work-study through Student Financial Assistance. You must complete a work-study resume to be eligible for work-student openings.

Career Services and Internship website

Past Newsletter Information

Tips & Reminders

Family Visit Weekends

Visit your student this Fall and explore campus and Evansville on these upcoming weekends

Family Visit Weekends

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