University of Southern Indiana - Graduate Studies: Frequently Asked Questions

frequently asked questions

Questions	Answers
Academic Advisor
How do I find out who my advisor is?	MyUSI, department of your graduate program, or Graduate Studies Office, 465-7015
Where can I meet with someone who can advise me?	Department of your graduate program
Where can I find answers to my advising questions?	www.usi.edu/acadadv
Addresses
How do I change my address?	MyUSI or Registrar’s Office, Orr Center, 464-1762
Where can I meet with someone who can advise me?	Department of your graduate program
Where can I find answers to my advising questions?	www.usi.edu/acadadv
Bills from the University
Where do I get information about my bills?	MyUSI or Cashier's Office, lower level Orr Center, 464-1842
Blackboard@
Who do I contact for help with Blackboard@?	http://bb.usi.edu or Instructional Technology Services, FA 041, 465-7182 or email online@usi.edu
Campus Involvement
How do I find out about clubs and organizations?	Student Devlopment Programs has a listing of all clubs and organizations registered on campus.
What is there to do on campus?	USI Calendar at www.usi.edu
Catalog/Bulletin
Where can I get a catalog (University Bulletin)?	New students receive one from their graduate program. Available online at www.usi.edu/newsinfo/bulletin. Can be purchased at Bookstore, 464-1717
Child Care
Does USI offer child care for children of students? What are the fees at the Children’s Center? What are the Children’s Center hours?	http://www.usi.edu/childcenter/index.asp or Children’s Center, 464-1869
Classes
Where can I find class schedules, either online or paper?	Online: MyUSI. Paper: Graduate Studies Office, Wright Administration Center 104; Registrar’s Office, Orr Center
Where can I get answers about my class schedule?	MyUSI, your academic advisor, director of your graduate program, or the Registrar’s Office, Orr Center, 464-1762
Computers
Where do I get access to MyUSI?	www.usieagles.org
I forgot my password to MyUSI; where do I go?	www.usieagles.org or 465-1070
Where do I get my email address?	USI Web site, MyUSI, or Computer Center, lower level Orr Center, 465-1080
Where do I get a list of computer labs on campus?	www.usi.edu/compctr/computing/labs.asp or Computer Center, 465-1080
Copyright and Intellectual Property
I’ve written an original work. How do I copyright it? If I invent something, what are my rights of ownership?	http://www.usi.edu/copyright/IPpolicy.asp for USI Intellectual Property Policy
Counseling
Who can help me adjust to university life?	Counseling Center, Orr Center 1051, 464-1867
Who can I speak to about relationship concerns?
Where can I get confidential personal counseling?
Cultural Diversity
Where can I find information on cultural events and programs on campus?	www.usi.edu/THREADS or www.usi.edu/mcc, Multicultural Center, University Center 113, 465-7188
Disabilities
Where do I seek assistance if I have a disability?	Counseling Center, Orr Center 1051, 464-1961
Dropping or Withdrawing
How do I drop a class? How do I withdraw from the University?	MyUSI or Registrar’s Office, Orr Center, 464-1762
Employment
How do I find a job on or off campus?	www.usi.edu/careersv/index.asp or Career Services, 464-1865 or Financial Aid - Work Study Positions, Orr Center 1110, 464-1767
Enroll or Change Classes
How do I enroll or change my class schedule?	MyUSI or Registrar’s Office, Orr Center, 464-1762
Financial Aid
How do I apply for financial aid?	http://www.usi.edu/finaid/ or Student Financial Assistance, Orr Center, 464-1767
Food
Where can I eat on campus?	SubConnection, Burger King, Pete's Arena, The Loft, Café ala carte
Where can I purchase a meal plan?	Sodexho Dining Services, University Center 019, 464-1859
What are the dining hours?	www.usi.edu/food/index.asp
Where can I change my meal plan?	Sodexho Dining Services, University Center 019, 464-1859
If I'm out of money, where can I get EMERGENCY food?	Archibald Eagle's Food Closet, Dean of Students Office, UC 007, 464-1862
Graduation
How do I apply for graduation?	http://www.usi.edu/gradstud/policies.asp for instructions and application for graduation or Graduate Studies Office, Wright Administration Center, 104, 465-7015. Diploma form from Registrar’s Office, Orr Center, 464-1762
Where do I order graduation regalia?	www.usi.edu/book/index.asp, Bookstore, University Center, 464-1717
I.D. Card (Eagle Access Card)
Where do I get a student I.D. card?	Eagle Access Card Office, University Center, 465-1124
Where do I go if it isn't working?
How do I put money on the card?	www.usi.edu/book/studevel/eaccess.asp
Immunizations
Where do I turn in my immunization records?	Student Immunization Office, Health Professions Center 0102, 461-5285
Library
How can I get help using the library? What access do I have to library resources from off campus? Can I get help with library research for my thesis? What hours is the library open?	www.usi.edu/library/library.asp or email at libweb@usi.edu or Reference Desk, David L. Rice Library, 464-1907 or toll free 1-800-246-6173
Major Program
How do I change my graduate program?	www.usi.edu/gradstud/forms.asp to complete a Change of Graduate Program form or gssr@usi.edu for assistance or Graduate Studies Office, 465-7015
Medical Assistance
Where can I seek medical attention?	Student Health Center, Health Professions Center 091, 465-1250. On campus Medical Emergency, 7777
How can I get health insurance coverage?
Parking
Where do I get information on where to park my car?	Security/Parking, 464-1845
Where do I get a parking decal if I live in campus housing?	www.usi.edu/sga/traffic.asp or Student Government Assoc., UC 024C,
Where do I appeal a parking ticket?	464-1873
Readmission
I have set out a semester and now I can’t enroll online. How do I get readmitted to my graduate program?	www.usi.edu/gradstud/index.asp for Readmit Form or 465-7015 for assistance
Recreation
Is there a swimming pool on campus?	Physical Activities Center, 464-1978
Where can I work out on campus?	Recreation and Fitness Center (RFC), 461-5268
Who do I contact for RFC hours?	www.usi.edu/rfw or RFC front desk, 461-5268
How do I find out about Sports Clubs?	www.usi.edu/rfw
Where do I get a schedule of the activities offered in Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventure, and Special Events?	Bulletin boards in Recreation and Fitness Center and Physical Activities Center
How do I get tickets to USI basketball games? How much do they cost?	www.usi.edu/sports/index.asp or 465-7165. USI students with valid Eagle Access card are admitted free to all athletic events except GLVC Tournament.
Religious Services
Where are religious services held on campus?	Religious Life, 8115A Wright, O'Daniel South, 464-1871
Where are the churches in Evansville?	www.usi.edu/ministry
Schedule of services?
Research Funding
Where can I get funds for supplies to conduct a research project for a graduate class or program?	www.usi.edu/gradstud/index.asp or Graduate Studies Office, Wright Administration Center 104, 465-7015 or gssr@usi.edu
Research with Human Subjects
I plan to do a research project on people. What do I have to do to get university authorization?	www.usi.edu/sro/ogsr.asp or Sponsored Research Office, Wright Administration Center 104K, 465-1126 or gssr@usi.edu
Residence Halls-Apartments
Where do I check in for my University housing?	Residence Life, 468-2000
Can I get a ride from my on-campus apartment or residence hall?	Shuttle schedule, Security (464-1845) for information
Who do I contact for help with a roommate problem?	Resident Assistant, Area Coordinator, or Residence Life, 468-2000
What do I do if I have a maintenance issue in my on-campus apartment or Residence Hall?	Resident Guidebook in Student Planner, On-line work order, or call Fix My Home at 468-2176
Scholarships or Assistantships
Who can answer questions about scholarships?	finaid@usi.edu or Student Financial Assistance, Orr Center, 464-1767
Who can answer questions about graduate assistantships?	http://www.usi.edu/gradstud/gsfinaid.asp or Graduate Studies Office, Wright Administration Center 104, 465-7015 or gssr@usi.edu
Student Activity Fee
What does the Student Activity Fee pay for? How do I get the Student Activity Fee waived? How do I get the fee reinstated?	www.usi.edu/stl/student_fee.asp
Textbooks
Where can I purchase textbooks? Where do I pick up/drop off textbooks? Where can I purchase USI mementoes?	http://www.usi.edu/book/index.asp or Bookstore, University Center, 464-1717
Theatre
Where are the USI theatres?	Two locations: USI Theatre, 3001 Igleheart Ave., Evansville, and Mallette Theatre, Liberal Arts Center, 422-3970. Also, USI offers professional summer theatre at New Harmony Theatre, Murphy Auditorium, New Harmony, IN
Where do I get tickets to plays at USI theatres?	http://www.usi.edu/libarts/arts/Theatre/USItheatre/tickets.asp
Where do I get tickets to plays at New Harmony Theatre?	http://www.usi.edu/nht/tickets.asp or 812/682-3115 or toll free 1-877/NHT-SHOW (648-7469); email nhtheatre@usi.edu for assistance
Time Limitation to Degree
How long do I have to complete my graduate program?	7 years from semester of first course. Director of graduate program or Graduate Studies Office, Wright Administration Center 104, 465-7015 or gssr@usi.edu
Transcripts
Where can I get an official transcript?	MyUSI, www.usi.edu/reg, or Registrar’s Office, Orr Center, 464-1762
Where can I get an unofficial transcript?
Transfer Hours
How many credit hours can I transfer to USI as a graduate student?	www.usi.edu/gradstud/academic.asp or director of graduate program or Graduate Studies Office, Wright Administration Center 104, 465-7015 or gssr@usi.edu
Travel Funds
Where can I get funds for travel expenses to present a paper or poster at a professional conference?	www.usi.edu/gradstud/index.asp or Graduate Studies Office, Wright Administration Center 104, 465-7015 and www.usi.edu/sga/index.asp, Student Government Association office, University Center 024D, or the Dean of Students Office, University Center 007, 464-1862
Tutoring
Where can I get help with writing?	The Writers’ Room, Education Center 1102, offers appointments with student writing consultants. Call 461-5359 or 464-1743 for more information
Verification of Enrollment
Where do I obtain verification of enrollment information for auto and health insurance purposes?	www.usi.edu/reg or Registrar’s Office, Orr Center 1075, 465-1157
UPDATED 2-7-07

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