The Office of Graduate Studies serves graduate students and a graduate faculty whose primary goals are the advancement of scholarship, research, and creative activity. It is through the encouragement and support of these goals that the University contributes to the development of knowledge and the professional preparation of its graduate students.

Instruction through formal directed study, seminars, and independent research provides graduate students with ample opportunities to acquire advanced knowledge. Programs are designed to improve the student's professional and scholarly abilities.

The primary responsibilities of the Office of Graduate Studies are to maintain and enhance the quality of graduate programs and to facilitate research and creative activity. The Graduate Council, the legislative and administrative body for graduate programs of the University, sets policies and regulations governing graduate work. The Graduate Council conducts the business of the faculty having to do specifically with graduate education, including development, direction, and implementation of graduate programs.

** Out-of-State Students Pursuing Distance Learning Degrees at USI **

Each of the states in America has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions offering distance learning (online) degree programs to its residents.

We appreciate your interest in distance education programs offered by University of Southern Indiana (USI). Currently, USI's College of Nursing and Health Professions only offers its Distance Learning enrollment opportunities to residents of state where USI has obtain or is seeking authorization for its distance education offerings. Click here to learn the status of the USI online degree programs available in a particular state.

Accreditation and Affiliation

The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  

Location and Hours

The Office of Graduate Studies is located on the first floor of the Robert D. Orr Center. Normal business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.