USI Offices
Located in the Orr Center, they will post your fee bills and offer payment plans
Bursar
You are considered this type of student if you live off campus and drive to USI for class
Commuter
You need at least 12 credit hours for this
Full Time Status
Super important document that every class will have
Syllabus
Faculty often have these for their classes where you can visit their office for assistance
Office Hours
While they don't help you register for classes, this office creates the schedule of class offerings and processes transcripts
Registrar
If your GPA is below a 2.0, you are considered on this
Academic Probation
Every class section has one of these 5 digit numbers associated with it
CRN Number
Schedule an advising appointment using this
AdvisorTrac
The USI Texting Platform
Signal Vine
If you don't know where to go, go here to meet with the Care Team or find support for your fellow students
DOSO = Dean of Students Office
A student whose cumulative GPA meets or exceeds certain standards, is considered in what
Good standing
The online document that includes everything from academic and student life policies to course descriptions and academic requirements
Bulletin
Free, regularly scheduled study sessions for traditionally difficult courses that are led by undergraduate students
SI = Supplemental Instruction
Codes for each class that state when and how a class is taught
Section #
You'll find faculty here within different colleges
Department
Examples include: Major, Advising, GPA, Bursar, and Immunization
Holds
Designated with .NO1, .ND1, or .AO1, these classes are completely online with no in-person meetings
Asynchronous Courses
You better have you advising hold removed for this week!
Priority Registration
The standards students must maintain, such as GPA and completion rate, to keep certain forms of federal and state financial aid
SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress
Find assistance for adjusting to college life, depression, anxiety, body-image concerns, and anything that is impacting your daily life
CAPS = Counseling and Psychological Services
General education requirements that all students have to complete
CORE 39
Law that affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records, such as the ability to review your records and keep information confidential
FERPA = Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
App on myUSI where you can learn about all USI organizations and clubs
Eagle Sync
Outlines your specific degree requirements and tracks your progress toward fulfilling them
Degree Audit