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10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Welcome Week Check-in & Information Desk | University Center West
1-4 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
5-7 p.m. | Pizza Party | The Loft, UC West
Take a break from unpacking! Come as you are, grab some food, and enjoy time with other students!
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
5-9 p.m. | METS West Connection Shuttle Service | Residence Life Community Center
METS will be running shuttle bus service to and from the Residence Life Community Center and Walmart/Schnucks west side shopping. The shuttle will leave each location every 30 minutes.
7 & 9 p.m. | Super Bingo | Carter Hall
Drop in and test your skills at a game (or two) of SUPER BINGO with APB! You may win an awesome prize (while supplies last).
Sponsored by Activities Programming Board (APB)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Welcome Week Check-in & Information Desk | University Center West
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. | Theme Living Community Welcome Bash
- 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Welcome Breakfast | Jazz Lounge
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Mentor Meetings | Rice Library
- 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Welcome Bash | RFWC Indoor and Outdoor Courts
12 - 1 p.m. | Holy Day Mass | Meditation Lounge (RFW 133)
2-3 p.m. | Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception | Carter Hall
This annual event helps build bridges and friendships within the USI community while emphasizing academic excellence. It is a fun and exciting way to begin college in an informal setting with faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees, including the President and Provost! In addition, you will receive information on USI services and programs.
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
4-5 p.m. | New Student Convocation | Arena
New students and their guests are invited to participate in Convocation, the official welcome and introduction to USI for all new students! Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
5-6:30 p.m. | Family Dinner | University Center
Following New Student Convocation, join us for our Family Dinner! USI students and children age 5 and under are free. All other guests are $17 per person. Please register on the Admitted Student Task List to reserve your spot. Limited tickets available on site.
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
5-9 p.m. | METS West Connection Shuttle Service | Residence Life Community Center
METS will be running shuttle bus service to and from the Residence Life Community Center and Walmart/Schnucks west side shopping. The shuttle will leave each location every 30 minutes.
8:00 p.m. | Movie on the Quad: Monsters, Inc. | Quad (Rain Location: RFWC)
Bring a blanket, grab some free snacks, and enjoy a movie!
Sponsored by Center for Campus Life
7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | METS West Side Connection Shuttle Service | Regular Service Route
METS will begin running their regular service to campus. Regular service is Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. on class days during the fall and spring semesters. Real time tracking of the bus is available on the METS DoubleMap website.
8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Welcome Week Info Desk and Check-in | UC West 1st Floor
8-9 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast | The Loft (UC West 2nd Floor)
Join us for a FREE pancake breakfast! All are welcome.
Sponsored by Religious Life
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Eagle Experience: Academic Success | Multiple Locations
Romain College of Business: Business and Engineering Center
College of Liberal Arts: University Center East 2217-2220
College of Nursing and Health Professions: Screaming Eagles Arena
Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education: University Center West, Carter Hall
University Division (Undecided majors): Education Center 1101
Freshmen are required to attend. Make sure to show up and get your FREE T-SHIRT to represent your college! Students will be guided to other event locations.
- College Meetings! Meet faculty and other new students in your college and learn how to get involved in your major. Sponsored by the Academic Colleges
- Screagle Pride and Spirit! Kick off Welcome Week with 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! Afterwards, meet on the Quad to take the official Class of 2028 photo! Sponsored by Athletics and New Student and Transitional Programs
- Lunch with Faculty! Provided by the Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rice Library Welcome Table | Rice Library 1st Floor
Stop by Rice library to learn about Rice library resources and services!
Sponsored by Rice Library
1:30-3 p.m. | Commuter Student Meeting | Carter Hall D
Join us for valuable tips on becoming a successful commuter student by getting involved, staying connected at USI and making friends before classes start!
1:30-4:30 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
5-8 p.m. | Explore Evansville Fair & Food Trucks | Arena and Parking Lot C
Whether you are new to the Evansville area or have lived here your whole life, various businesses and Evansville favorites will be lining the Arena! You will get many free items and giveaways from table to table while supplies last! Enjoy a FREE dinner by visiting the food trucks in Parking Lot C. Food truck vouchers are for new and current USI Students only and can be picked up inside the Screaming Eagles Arena.
Sponsored by Center for Campus Life
5-7 p.m. | 9 Square and Yard Games | Quad
Get to know the members of Student Christian Fellowship and play some fun yard games!
Sponsored by Student Christian Fellowship
7-11 p.m. | Aloha from the Greeks! | UC East Front Patio (Rain Location: UCE 1st Floor)
A tropical-themed fraternity and sorority combined event that is a memorable way for new students to get a taste of Greek Life and make connections with other students on campus! Kona Ice will be served.
Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Welcome Week Info Desk | University Center West
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Find Your Class | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
3-5 p.m. | Eagle Experience All Campus Program | Arena
Get a jump-start on your college experience! Freshmen are expected to attend. Come to hear how to become engaged with the campus and hear from fellow students! Email questions to deanofstudents@usi.edu.
Sponsored by Dean of Students
7-9 p.m. | USI Men's Soccer vs. Bradley and Welcome Week Celebration | Strassweg Field |
Come cheer on the USI Men's Soccer team! The first 100 students will receive a free t-shirt!
5-10:30 p.m. | Screagle Family Fun Night | Multiple Locations
- 5-8 p.m. | Dinner Vouchers
- Grab some dinner at Chick-fil-A or SubConnection with dinner vouchers!
- Provided by Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Department
- 5-7 p.m. | Cornhole Tournament | Quad
- Come out and join us for a cornhole tournament! We will have free pizza and gift card prizes for the winners and runner-ups.
- Sponsored by Chrsitian Fellowship College Ministry
- 5-8 p.m. | SGA Fun in the Sun | Quad
- Have some fun in the sun with an inflatable obstacle course, yard games, giveaway items, and cool off with FREE Lolly's Pops (all while supplies last)!
- Sponsored by Student Government Association (SGA)
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. | SIDM Karaoke | UCE Fireside Lounge
- Come hang out and sing your favorite songs!
- Sponsored by Southern Indiana Dance Marathon (SIDM)
- 6-8 p.m. | Popsicle Party | LA Building
- Cool off with a Popsicle Party in front of the LA!
- Sponsored by Chi Alpha Campus Ministry
- 8-9:30 p.m. | Hypnotist Show | Carter Hall
- Enjoy an interactive performance from a hypnotist!
- Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board (APB)
- 8-10 p.m. | Jackbox Night | Kleymeyer Hall
- Bring your phone and come play Jackbox with us on the big screen! Sponsored by Chi Alpha Campus Ministry
9-11:30 a.m. | Catholic Mass and Brunch | Meditation Lounge (RFW 133)
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Welcome Week Info Desk and Check-in | UC West 1st Floor
1-2:30 p.m. | Honors Welcome Reception | Business and Engineering Center Atrium
All new Honors students are invited! Students will learn about the program, meet the director, and meet the Honors Student Council.
Sponsored by the Honors Program
1:30-4:30 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
3-4 p.m. | Christian Worship Service | Carter Hall
Christian Campus Ministry Groups at USI welcome students to attend a non-denominational, student-led, Christian worship! Pizza will be provided afterwards.
Sponsored by USI’s Christian Campus Ministry Groups
4-6 p.m. | Trivia Night | Heritage Lounge
Come play trivia (and maybe win a prize), while learning more about our club!
Sponsored by the Community Healthcare Club
5-7 p.m. | Block Party | Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center
DJ. Food. Fun. Friends. Come jump start your semester! Free t-shirt to the first 800 attendees!
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
7:06-9 p.m. | Pheast with the Greeks | UC East Front Patio (Rain Location: UC East Dining Area)
Come out and enjoy free food, music, and fun! Get a glimpse of the entertainment side of Black Greek Life!
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Welcome Tents | Multiple Locations
Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions, can’t find your class, or have any other questions. Complementary cookies and refreshments from Sodexo will be avilable while supplies last.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | First Day of Class Photos | UC Breezeway
Celebrate your first day of classes at USI! Say cheese! Please bring your own camera/phone. Student volunteers will take photos for you!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rice Library Welcome Table | Rice Library 1st Floor
Stop by Rice library to learn about Rice library resources and services!
Sponsored by Rice Library
3:30-5 p.m. | "Mentor Me" Monday | UC East Traditions Lounge
This is a unique opportunity to be introduced to our two mentoring programs: Collegiate Men of Distinction and Women Unlocked. These programs focus on developing the whole person in the areas of goal setting, strengths discovery, and leadership while matriculating through a student's collegiate experience!
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
5–6:30 p.m. | Center of International Programs Welcome Social | Dunn Lobby (Performance Center)
New students are invited to mingle, enjoy food and learn more about
the Center of International Programs and study abroad.
Sponsored by Center of International Programs
5:45-9 p.m. | Sacred Heart Cookout | Meditation Lounge (RFW 133)
Students gather to carpool to Sacred Heart.
- 6 p.m. - Adoration
- 7 p.m. - Mass
- 8 p.m. - BBQ
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Welcome Tents | Multiple Locations
Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions, if you can’t find your class, or if you have any other questions. Complementary cookies and refreshments from Sodexo will be avilable while supplies last.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | First Day of Class Photos | UC Breezeway
Celebrate your first day of classes at USI! Say cheese! Please bring your own camera/phone. Student volunteers will take photos for you!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pet Rock Painting | Breezeway
Meet members of Student Christian Fellowship and paint a pet rock!
Sponsored by Student Christian Fellowship (SCF)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rice Library Welcome Table | Rice Library 1st Floor
Stop by Rice library to learn about Rice library resources and services!
Sponsored by Rice Library
3:30-4:30 p.m. | College Mentors for Kids Callout Rally | Traditions Lounge
College Mentors for Kids (CMFK) is a mentoring program that pairs college students with elementary students throughout the school year. Learn about the program and how you can become a mentor!
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
5-7 p.m. | Tie Dye Day | Location: Grass behind Welcome Center [Rain date: Augu. 28]
Come tie-dye an Eagle Catholic shirt!
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
1-3 p.m. | "Float By" Ice Cream Social | Multicultural Center
Come grab an ice cream sundae on your way to class and meet the Multicultural Center staff! Learn more about the events that we have planned for the fall semester.
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
2-4 p.m. | Part-Time Job Fair | University Center 2217-2220
Students looking for part-time jobs on or close to campus should plan to attend the Part-Time Job Fair! Employers will be on campus accepting applications and hiring students for the fall semester. Casual dress is acceptable and resumes are not required. Contact 812-464-1865 or career@usi.edu with questions.
Sponsored by Career Services and Internships
5-6 p.m. | Kickball on the Quad | Quad
Come play kickball with us!
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic Community
5:30-6:30 pm RFWC Expansion Tours | RFWC
Tour the new expansion of the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center and see the new office locations for CAPS, USI Deaconess Clinic, Religious Life, and Public Safety.
5-8 p.m. | Rock the Rec | RFWC
Rock the Rec is among Welcome Week's best events! Check out all that the Rec has to offer including great equipment, a climbing wall, and group exercise rooms. Be ready for some fun and FREE food! Food will be provided from 5-7 p.m.
Sponsored by the Rec Center
5:30-6:30 p.m. | SGA Snacks and Chats | Fireside Lounge
Come enjoy FREE snacks, meet your SGA representatives, and get the opportunity to personally meet Mr. Steve Bridges, the Interim President of USI and proud USI alum!
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
5:45-8:30 p.m. | Ministry Team Dunk Tank | Meditation Lounge, RFWC
Students gather to carpool to St. Philip; 6pm Adoration, 7pm Mass, 7:30 dinner and dunk tank.
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
5-7 p.m. | Multicultural Center Rhythm Fest | Performance Center
7–8 p.m. | Fraternity and Sorority Life Info Night |
Carter Hall (UC West 2nd floor)
Come out to this information session, meet the USI Fraternity and
Sorority community and learn more about each organization.
Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life
7-9 p.m. USI Women's Soccer vs. Robert Morris (Autograph Night) | Strassweg Field.
Come cheer on your Screaming Eagles women’s soccer team. Bring your Student ID to get in for free.
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Fraternity and Sorority Life Recruitment Tables | Rice Library Steps
Come meet the USI Fraternity and Sorority community and learn more
about each organization.
Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life
4–6 p.m. Multicultural Center Cookout and Open House |
Rice Plaze (Outside of UC)
Join the Multicultural Center and our student organizations in Rice Plaza
for our annual MCC Cookout. We invite staff, faculty, new and returning
students, to come interact, build bridges, community and friendship.
Our student organizations will be tabling to give information and recruit
new students for the upcoming school year.
Sponsored by Multicultural Center
6–8 p.m. Bingo Wingo | Residence Life Community Center Courts
[Rain Location: Inside]
Bingo, wings and prizes!
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Brunch dining hours | The Loft (UC West 2nd floor)
Students may use their meal plan, Munch Money, Flex money or
credit cards to purchase their food.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Scavenger Hunt | The Quad
Gather on the Quad and break into teams to complete a USI-themed scavenger hunt, followed by a non-denominational service with dinner.
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Brunch dining hours | The Loft (UC West 2nd floor)
Students may use their meal plan, Munch Money, Flex money or
credit cards to purchase their food.
9-11:30 a.m. Mass and Brunch | (Meditation Lounge, RFW 133)
Students gather to carpool to weekly Mass & Brunch.
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
7 p.m. | USI Men’s Soccer vs. Evansville | University of Evansville
Come cheer on your Screaming Eagles men’s soccer team!
5 p.m. New Student Assembly–“Grown and Successful” | Carter Hall D (UC West 2nd floor)
It’s Time to Get Real!!! This is your opportunity to hear from your peers
and the MCC staff about what to expect and how to be successful here
at USI. The Multicultural Center will host this night of mingling, food, fun
and information.
Sponsored by Multicultural Center
2–5 p.m. Student Involvement Fair | Quad
The fair features student organizations, campus groups and
departments. Enhance your USI experience by getting involved.
Sponsored by Center for Campus Life
6–7 p.m. IFC Fraternity Recruitment Kickoff | Carter Hall (UC West 2nd floor)
Are you interested in learning more about IFC Fraternity Life on campus?
Come out to learn more about joining a fraternity. You will be able to
hear from each chapter about different values and philanthropic efforts,
as well as, meet the members after presentations are done.
Sponsored by Interfraternity Council
1–3 p.m. USI Women’s Soccer vs. Wright St. | Strassweg Field
Come cheer on your Screaming Eagles women’s soccer team. Bring your Student ID to get in for free.
7–9 p.m. USI Men’s Soccer vs. UE | University of Evansville
Come cheer on your Screaming Eagles men’s soccer team as they take on their crosstown rival!
1–5 p.m. Labor Day at the Lake | Kramer’s Lake at New Beginnings Church
Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen for a day of fun, swimming, water
swings, paddle boats, land and water volleyball, basketball, free
food and more! The University will provide transportation from the
Community Center and the RFWC to take students to the lake, or drive
yourself.
Directions leaving USI: Head west on the Lloyd Expressway
(Hwy 62), travel .5 miles and turn right onto McDowell Road. At the stop
sign, turn left onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road and follow it until the road
dead-ends into Posey County Road. Turn right and travel .2 miles. Turn
left onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road and the lake will be on the right. For
more information, visit USI.edu/rfwc.
Sponsored by RFWC
