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Directions, Parking and Accommodations

Directions

The University of Southern Indiana is located on Highway 62 (the Lloyd Expressway) west of Evansville and east of Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Visitors enter campus via an overpass off Highway 62.

For GPS devices, use:

8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712

Parking Instructions

Placement Testing will be in the Education Center (building marked ED on map). 

Screaming Eagles Orientation participants should use Lot C with check-in at the USI Performance Center (building marked PF on map).

Printable Orientation Map

Accommodations

If you need overnight accommodations, we have a couple of options depending on the time of year. We open up campus accommodations for the summer orientation dates for families wishing to experience campus living. Other times of the year and for those preferring hotel accommodations, Evansville has many options for USI families.

For information about overnight accommodations in the Evansville area, click here.

Night in the Nest: Your USI Overnight Experience

Students, you have the option to participate in our Night in the Nest program the evening prior to our June and July orientation sessions. Night in the Nest will be filled with fun, interactive activities to meet other students and experience a little of USI. It also provides you with what it's like staying overnight in the residence halls. The program portion will be 7-10 p.m. Snacks will be provided as part of the program.

This overnight experience costs $32.20 (including sales and innkeeper's tax) per person. This fee will be posted to your University account. Do not send payment at this time. Indicate on your Orientation Reservation form via the Admitted Student Task List if you and any family/guests plan to stay on campus.

Families and students staying on campus need to bring the following: 

  • twin sheets (standard length)
  • blanket
  • pillow
  • towels
  • toiletries
  • alarm clock
  • personal items
  • Each bedroom suite will have a private bathroom

Arrival and Check-In Information 

  • If you make a reservation to stay on campus, you will check in between 5:30-7:30 p.m. CT the evening prior to your Orientation session in Newman Residence Hall. Watch for signs on campus. You may park near the Residence Hall.
  • The Night in the Nest program will run from 7 - 10 pm CT in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center.
  • Checkout is from 6:30-8:30 a.m. CT on your orientation day. Orientation Check-In starts at 8 a.m.

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