The Office of Student Development Programs provides many activities and services to help freshmen make a smooth transition to USI.  Click on the links below or in the menu to the left for more information on USI's Freshman Programs:

• Welcome Week
  A set of programs designed to help new students get acquainted to campus, meet other new students, and have fun!
• Camp Eagle
  A three-day adventure for incoming students to participate in challenging outdoor exercises, team-building activities, educational sessions, and opportunities to learn the history and traditions of the University of Southern Indiana.
• Emerging Leaders Living-Learning Community
  A Living-Learning Community for students who are interested in learning how to become USI's strongest student leaders.
• Calling New Eagles
  Mid-semester phone call to address involvement, pre-registration, and issues that the student might have.
• Archie's Scoop
  A newsletter for incoming freshmen designed to help them get to know their new school and inform them about the activities planned for Welcome Week.
• Biggest Loser: Freshmen
  Based on NBC's television hit "The Biggest Loser," students work with a partner to live healthier lives while competing in challenges for great prizes.