Housing and Residence Life closed to residents at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 12.
This information is for residents approved to stay over Winter Break.
Students discovered living on campus without approval may face disciplinary action along with a fine.
The USI campus including the Housing and Residence Life office will be closed (December 23, 2025 through January 4, 2026) and there will be limited University staff available.
Student Conduct
Students approved to stay over must follow all University and HRL policies during the Winter Break period. Any resident violating a policy could face disciplinary procedures and have their Stay Over request revoked.
It is vital to your personal safety that you observe common sense safety precautions during winter break.
With the USI campus closed during winter break (December 23-January 4) and limited HRL staff available, Public Safety will assist residents with lock outs. If you find yourself locked out of your apartment or residence hall, please call Public Safety at 812-464-1845.
NOTE: If you need assistance during business hours when HRL is open, please call 812-468-2000 or stop by the front desk.
HRL Emergency Procedures
Visit the website for more information.
Reporting Emergencies
Rave Alert
Log into myUSI and click the Rave Alert icon to begin.
USI Rave Alert gives critical and timely warnings - via email, text message and voice message - about emergencies, severe weather and other incidents impacting the University community.
You can add additional emails, mobile numbers and landline numbers.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
When necessary, USI will keep residents informed via Rave Alert and various USI social media outlets.
Power Outage
In the event of a power outage, contact Public Safety at 812-492-7777 to report the outage and get the latest information.
HRL staff will direct residents to locations with power.
Inclement Weather
For your personal safety you should maintain precautions during inclement weather. Please be aware of any weather situation and plan accordingly. Keep in mind that even treated snow and ice covered sidewalks and roads may remain slick and hazardous. Cold temperatures make it difficult for the treatment to melt snow and ice. Residents are encouraged to stay on treated sidewalks and roads and avoid taking short cuts through snow and ice covered areas. In times of snow and ice, main campus will be cleared first and then housing areas.
Scheduled maintenance and facility repairs will begin Monday, December 15.
Bed Bug Inspections
The biannual bed bug inspections will be December 15-19. The technician, and their specialty-trained bed bug dog, will perform inspections of all apartments and residence halls. In units that are occupied, the technician will knock and announce themselves prior to entering the space. Inspections for units with approved animals are scheduled for Friday, December 19. Please make sure your animal is secured that day so the technician and dog can complete the inspection safely.
Room Temperature When You Leave
When leaving for 24 hours or more during winter or cold weather, make sure that the heat is ON and that the thermostat is set to 70 in O'Daniel North/South and McDonald West, 70 in McDonald East and in residence halls set lever halfway between warm and cool.
Not turning on the heat and running it during cold weather risks water pipes bursting and damaging facilities and personal property.
Room Temperature in the Residence Halls
The halls use a chill water system to supply cooling to the entire building and it is turned off during the winter months. Air handlers supply a limited amount of 55°F air to rooms but may not fully cool them. Please open a window if it gets too warm. If the suite is too cold, residents should submit a work order to have it checked.
Room Vacancies and Cleaning
During break custodial staff will be cleaning vacant bedrooms and fully vacant apartments and residence hall suites in preparation for new students to move in January 2026. Residents who have a vacant bedroom were notified by text if staff would be in to clean over break.
Maintenance Issue
While the USI campus is closed, if you have an emergency maintenance issue such as a water leak or an electrical problem that could be hazardous, please call immediately at 812-464-1845 (open 24/7).
All other maintenance issues will be addressed when the USI campus reopens.
Pick up and drop off at Community Center. Shuttle goes to Walmart and/or Eastland Mall.
December 17: 5-7 p.m.
December 20: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
December 23: 5-7 p.m.
December 28: 1-4 p.m.
December 31: 3-5 p.m.
January 4: 1-4 p.m.
January 7: 5-7 p.m.
January 11: 1-4 p.m.
Shopping shuttle sponsored by International Programs and Housing and Residence Life
TimelyCare
A friendly reminder that TimelyCare is available for you as the holidays approach and after.
TalkNow is a feature that offers you 24/7 emotional support anytime, anywhere. Download the app, then sign up with your USI email.
USI Deaconess Clinic Hours
December 16-19: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
December 23-January 4: Closed
January 5-9: Normal Hours
(December 15-January 11)
HRL OFFICE
December 15-19: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
December 20-21: Closed
December 22: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
December 23-January 4: Closed
January 5-9: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PACKAGE HUB
December 15-19: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
December 20-21: Closed
December 22: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
December 23-January 4: Closed
COMMUNITY CENTER
December 15-January 7: Closed
January 8: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
January 9: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
January 10-11: 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
C-STORE
December 15-January 7: Closed
January 8: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
January 9: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
January 10-11: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
SUBCONNECTION
December 15-19: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
January 5-9: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
January 11: 3-8 p.m.
CHICK-FIL-A
January 8-9: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
STARBUCKS
January 5-9: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
January 10: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
January 11: 2-8 p.m.
THE LOFT
January 11: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
