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Housing Options

Housing Options at USI

Find the housing option that fits your lifestyle, preferences, and academic goals.

Types of Housing

Residence Halls

  • 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

Apartments

  • 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

What’s Included in All Housing

  • Furniture

  • Wired and wireless internet

  • Utilities (electric, water, sewage)

  • Free laundry access

  • Nearby parking

Eligibility Overview

  • 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

Co-Educational Housing

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

Graduate Students and Students Age 22 and Over

Two buildings in McDonald East are designated for graduate students and students age 22 and older.

Apartment Options

  • Three-person, two-bedroom apartments

  • One-person, one-bedroom apartments

Living Experience

  • Designed for more independent living

  • No resident assistant (RA) assigned in these buildings

  • Ideal for students seeking a quieter, self-managed environment

Tour Campus Housing

You can tour campus housing through scheduled showroom visits.

Showroom Tours

  • One showroom is located in a residence hall

  • One showroom is located in an apartment community

  • Showroom tours are typically included in Admissions visits

Schedule a Tour

If an Admissions visit does not fit your schedule, you can request a separate tour.

To schedule:

  • Call 812-468-2000

  • Email Living

Tour Availability

  • Monday–Friday (when the University is open)
  • Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Planning Ahead

  • Request your tour at least 72 hours in advance of your preferred date

Virtual Tour Option

If you are unable to visit campus in person:

  • View 3D floor plans online to explore housing options
  • Get an inside look at room layouts and apartment features from anywhere

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