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New Students

Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Housing for New Students

Why Live on Campus
Forming lasting relationships, doing better academically, getting involved in student organizations, close proximity to classes and resources are a few of the reasons choosing to live on campus is a great decision! After students are officially admitted to USI, they will receive access to the Housing Portal. Log in using the myUSI login and password provided by the University.

Fee Waiver Eligibility

  • Indiana 21st Century Scholars
  • Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch as a senior in high school in 2025-2026
  • Students who qualify for test fee waivers
  • Military veterans and their dependents  

Fee Waiver Process

  1. Students who may qualify for a waiver should wait to complete the housing application until they receive an email with the decision on their waiver request.
  2. If the waiver is approved, students can proceed with the application. If denied, they must pay the application fees.
  3. Students who pay the fees before requesting the waiver or before receiving a decision will not be refunded, even if they are eligible for the waiver.
  4. To request a fee waiver, students should click on the Fee Waiver Request button on the Housing Portal before completing the housing application.
  5. Supporting documentation must be uploaded, and staff will review the requests and follow up via email with a status update.

Important Dates

  • March 11: Roommate group process opens for new incoming students, current USI students not living on campus, and current residents who did not participate earlier
  • May 6: Deadline to submit a fee waiver request to meet the May 8 contract deadline for May room selection
  • May 8: Deadline to finalize roommate groups and complete 2026–2027 contract for May room selection eligibility
  • May 18–27: May Room Selection
  • June 1: Deadline to cancel 2026–2027 contract without penalty
  • Early July: Room Notification
  • Mid-July: Selecting Move-in Timeslot begins mid-July

Dates and processes are subject to change at the discretion of Housing and Residence Life.

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Housing and Residence Life

(812) 468-2000