Find the housing option that fits your lifestyle, preferences, and academic goals.
First-year students
Theme Learning Communities
Features:
Fully furnished rooms
Close to academic buildings
Community-focused environment
On-site free laundry
Community spaces
Community kitchen in Newman and Ruston
Residence Halls:
Newman
Governors
O'Bannon
Ruston
Upper-class students
Features:
Full kitchen and living room
Furnished spaces
Walking distance to campus
Utilities included
On-site free laundry
Apartment communities:
O’Daniel North
O’Daniel South
McDonald East
McDonald West
Furniture
Wired and wireless internet
Utilities (electric, water, sewage)
Free laundry access
Nearby parking
Most first-year students live in residence halls
Limited apartment availability for first-year students
Apartments are primarily for upper-class students
Housing assignments depend on availability
Housing not available for married couples or students with families
USI offers optional co-ed housing where students of any gender can share a unit.
Key details:
Participation is optional
Must be selected on the housing application
Limited availability
Available to upper-class students
Two buildings in McDonald East are designated for graduate students and students age 22 and older.
Three-person, two-bedroom apartments
One-person, one-bedroom apartments
Designed for more independent living
No resident assistant (RA) assigned in these buildings
Ideal for students seeking a quieter, self-managed environment
You can tour campus housing through scheduled showroom visits.
One showroom is located in a residence hall
One showroom is located in an apartment community
Showroom tours are typically included in Admissions visits
If an Admissions visit does not fit your schedule, you can request a separate tour.
To schedule:
Call 812-468-2000
Email Living
If you are unable to visit campus in person: