New Students
Every student is issued a username and password when they register. You need this information to access campus resources. If you don't know your username, click here. Your password is sent to you through regular mail. If you have trouble with your password or don't know it click here.
MyUSI is a web portal that you will use frequently to access the many online school services that USI offers. Click here for more information.
Bringing a computer to campus is a matter of personal preference, but not a necessity. There are 51 Open Computer Labs available across campus. A student can check out a laptop from Rice Library (to be used IN Rice Library). Lab computers and checkout laptops have Microsoft Word and other software installed. For more information about bringing your own computer click here.
You may choose to bring a printer to your student housing. There are also many printers across campus that you can use to print your documents. Click here for more information.
Each student recieves Eagles Mail, and we use this to communicate with you. If you have a smart phone, the Help Desk can assist you with setting up email on your phone.
All software that is necessary for course work is provided in campus labs. Also, Microsoft Office Web Apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are available on the web, which allows you to create, view, edit and share Office documents online.
Blackboard is the name of a software program that USI uses for online instruction and communication. Students can access course materials their professors make available and may participate in class discussions online. Click here for more information on Blackboard.
USI provides wireless access across the campus, and wireless and wired access in student housing. Click here for instructions on how to set up network access. When using the campus network there are restrictions and rules, please review them here.