USI Residence Life FAQs

Housing & Residence Life FAQs

Whether this is your first day on campus or you've lived here for years, you're sure to have a question about the Housing & Residence Life community eventually; so we've compiled a list of topics and frequently asked questions we hope you'll find useful:

Rooms:

What should I bring?
What's included?
What's prohibited?
Can I have a pet?
Does financial aid cover the cost of room and board?
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Roommates:

How do I find out who my roommate is?
What if I don't like my roommate(s)?
Do I have to have a roommate?

Mail:

What is my mailing address?

Television:

Will I have cable TV?

Phone Service:

How do I get long distance service?
Should I bring a phone/answering machine?
What if I have problems with my phone?

Computers/Internet:

Can I connect to the internet with my personal computer?
What kind of computer hookups are in the rooms?
How do I hook up my computer to the Internet?
Where can I get an EtherNet card?
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Res Life Policies:

What is the alcohol and drug policy?
Can I bring my beloved pet alligator with me?
What is the parking situation?
What is the visitation policy for guests?
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Services:

Are there computer labs I can use?
What do I do if something in my apartment is broken?
How do I find out the phone number and apartment of someone living on campus?
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Student Conduct (OSCARS):

I have a Notice of Administrative Hearing. What does that mean?
What are my rights?
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Activities:

Are there opportunities to make friends?
What type of intramurals or sports are there?

General Information & Information for Parents:

What's an "RA"?
What's a "board plan" and do I need one?
Parent Handbook
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If your question isn't addressed above, please call us at (812) 468-2000 or 1-888-864-8468. A professional Residence Life staff member will be available to speak with you between the hours of 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.

If you need to contact an individual staff member please view the Residence Life Staff Page, or email living@usi.edu.

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