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Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Welcome Week

USI Welcome Week

August 13-22, 2025

Wednesday, August 13–Thursday, August 14
8 a.m.–4 p.m. | On-Campus Housing Move-In | Parking Lot B

Residential students are required to sign up for a move-in time. Room keys and move-in materials will be distributed upon arrival.

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2-3 p.m. | Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception | Carter Hall

4 p.m. | New Student Convocation | Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles

5-6:30 p.m. | Family Dinner | University Center (UC)

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9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Eagle Experience: Academic Success | Academic Colleges

9:30 a.m. | College Meetings | Meet faculty and other new students in your college and learn how to get involved in your major.


11:00 a.m. | Screagle Pride and Spirit | Kick off Welcome Week with your fellow classmates to learn the USI fight song, ignite your school spirit and become a Screagle in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

12:00 p.m. | Quad Photo | Meet on The Quad to take the official Class of 2029 photo!

The 2025 Distinguished Students will be announced at the end of this year's Convocation.

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New Student and Transitional Programs helps students and families navigate college, beginning with orientation through graduation, by connecting them to resources, offering programs and involvement opportunities and sharing campus information and updates. Your USI journey starts here.

You can find the full schedule of Welcome Week events online or on our our Nest Navigator app.

Visit the App Store/Google Play on your mobile device to create an account and begin your Screaming Eagle journey with us via Nest Navigator!

Check out these highlights from Welcome Week 2024!

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