Distance Learning

Enrolled Students

Welcome to USI Distance Learning!

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 Learning 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

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 Learning 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 taking an ICN partnership course, contact the ICN coordinator at the originating institution for textbook information.

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. 

Not sure where to access your course?

• USI Students: If you are taking a USI Distance Learning 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.

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

DISTANCE LEARNING PROCTORING HOURS:

TUESDAY:       9:00-11:30 AM

WEDNESDAY:  4:30-7:00 PM

THURSDAY:     1:00-3:30 PM

PROCTORING INFORMATION:

If you cannot take your exams when your professor offers them and would like to take
your exams at the Learning Center, you must your professor's permission and make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.   Please contact the Distance Learning Office at
812-228-5124 or 800-813-4238 or email at distance@usi.edu.

Distance Learning students may find the following list of campus service providers and corresponding telephone numbers and Internet links helpful during their course studies. 

• DE Learning Center: 812/228-5124 or 800/813-4238 (outside Evansville)
• The ICN Learning Center list is available at http://www.icn.org/index.php/icn-services-resources/learning-centers.

Exam Proctoring:
You are able to utilize exam proctoring services offered by the USI Learning Center at no cost.  

• Policy for Exams Proctored at DE Learning Center
• Policy for Exams Proctored Outside Evansville (includes Proctor Information Form)

Indiana College Network:

• USI's How-To Guide for the Indiana College Network

Dropping Courses: 

• Dropping an ICN Course
• Dropping a USI Course
• USI Withdrawal from All Classes Form

Transferability: 

• Transferability Grid of common courses
• ICN Course Transferability (TranferIn.net)

Other Links:

• Checklist for USI Student Taking USI DE Course
• Checklist for USI Student Taking a Non-USI DE Course
• Checklist for Non-USI Student Taking a USI DE Course
• Library Support for Distance Education

Need help with Blackboard?

Visit USI Blackboard's Support site at http://instructech.usi.edu/learning/blackboardsupport/.