University of Southern Indiana

Enrolled Students

Welcome to USI Distance Education!
Please take a few minutes to explore our Web site. You will find answers to many of your questions here.

Are you prepared for your distance education class at USI?

Consult the appropriate checklist below to make sure you are on track to successfully begin and complete your course/s:

USI Student Taking a USI Distance Education Course
USI Student Taking a Non-USI Distance Education Course
Non-USI Student Taking a USI Distance Education Course

Review the Distance Education Student Handbook for more detailed information about student support, learning resources, and useful USI contact and campus information. Please also review USI's Data Communication and Computer Use Policy.

Need course materials?

· If you are taking a USI distance education course, you can purchase your textbooks through the USI Bookstore by calling 812/464-1717 or by ordering online. Payment by check or credit card is accepted. If you are enrolled in a videotape course, order your tapes through ACT/RMI Media at 800/745-5480 or online.

· If you are taking an ICN partnership course, contact the ICN coordinator at the originating institution for textbook information.

In the week prior to the start of fall and spring classes, short-term book loans and book vouchers for USI registered students are available at the USI Bookstore in the University Center . A valid Eagle Access card is required. Other restrictions may apply. Contact your financial assistance counselor at 812/464-1767 or 800/467-1965 (outside Evansville ) for more information. During the first week of the fall and spring semesters, book loans for eligible students are available at the Student Financial Assistance Office in the Orr Center. Book loans are available as funding permits so call ahead for availability. Exceptions to the spring schedule occur when January 1 falls within the week prior to the start of classes.

Have questions about the course syllabus or course schedule?

Contact your instructor directly. If you are taking a course via the ICN partnership, contact the ICN coordinator at the originating institution for your instructor's contact information.

The DE Learning Center serves as a resource for the distance learner, whether the learner is a USI student or a student from another college or university interested in taking a USI distance education course.

· USI students: To ensure that you receive important course-related communications, you must maintain correct contact information in USI's Student Information System. Log on to MyUSI to make changes.

· Non-USI students: Because your name will not appear in the USI computer system, please make certain that the DE Learning Center has your correct contact information.

Not sure where to access your course?

· USI Students: If you are taking a USI distance education course, log in to MyUSI and click on the Blackboard link to see if your professor has activated a Blackboard course site. If you do not see an active Blackboard course site, contact your professor for information on how to access the course site. If you are taking a course via the ICN partnership, contact the ICN coordinator at the originating institution for course access information.

· Non-USI Students: Course access information will be sent to you via email by the DE Learning Center. If you have not received this information, please contact the DE Learning Center at distance@usi.edu, or call 812/465-7182 or 800/813-4238 (outside Evansville ).

Have questions about taking exams?

Consult your course syllabus to determine exam delivery method. If you live outside the Evansville area and need an exam proctor, refer to the DE Learning Center Exam Policy and Proctor Information Form.

Interested in learning more about Blackboard? Visit USI Blackboard's Support site at http://instructech.usi.edu/learning/blackboardsupport/.

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