All freshman are required to participate in the Eagle Experience activities during Welcome Week. Transfer students are encouraged to participate.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
4-5 p.m. | New Student Convocation | Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles
- Students and their families are invited to be part of this ceremony as we welcome our new students to our community of scholars. Make sure to attend and officially become a Screaming Eagle!
Friday, August 15, 2025
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Academic Success | Multiple Locations
- Get to know your professors and learn about college expectations before classes begin by attending this program. Meet with your college, have lunch with faculty and learn how to get involved in your major. Freshman are required to attend.
- Join your fellow classmates at the pep rally to learn the USI fight song, ignite your school spirit and become a Screagle in the Screaming Eagles Arena! Then meet on the Quad to take the official Class of 2029 photo!
- Check-in is from 9-9:30 a.m.
- Romain College of Business - Business and Engineering Center Atrium
- College of Liberal Arts - Performance Center Lobby
- College of Nursing and Health Professions - Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles
- Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education - University Center West, Carter Hall
- University Division- University Center East, Room 2217
- Not sure what college your major is in? Check out USI.edu/academics
1:30-3 p.m. | Commuter Student Meeting | Performance Center
- Join us for valuable tips on becoming a successful commuter student by getting involved, staying connected at USI and making friends before classes start.
