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Student Activities

Groups and activities at University of Southern Indiana lead to friendship, lifelong memories, growth and fun! There's always something happening here.

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Activities Programming Board

The Activities Programming Board (APB) organizes fun and free activities to USI's students to provide entertainment outside of the classroom

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Dean of Students Office

DOSO connects students to essential resources, empowering them to thrive within USI's vibrant campus community

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Dining Facilities

There are so many options for dining at USI you may never have to leave campus. Find your feed at one of several locations!

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Disability Resources

Disability Resources ensures equal access for USI students with disabilities by coordinating services and academic accommodations

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Housing and Residence Life

Housing and Residence Life provides on-campus accommodations, and supports and enhances the USI student experience with providing programs, services, staffing, and facilities

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New Student and Transitional Programs

You'll meet New Student and Transitional Programs at Orientation, Family Weekend, Welcome Week, Welcome Back Week and Convocation.

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Recreation, Fitness and Wellness

Recreation, Fitness and Wellness (RFW) encourages an active, healthy lifestyle, and enhances student development by providing healthy activities, as well as leadership and employment opportunities

Get Active @ USI!
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Religious Life

Religious Life provides guidance, educational and worship opportunities for USI students, faculty, and staff to pursue full spiritual growth and development

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Scripps Howard Center

The Scripps Howard Center for Media Studies is a resource for burgeoning USI media professionals and houses a television production facility and the student cable television channel, SETV-12.

See Student Media Opportunities
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Student Government

The SGA is the representative body of all currently enrolled students. It is composed of elected members of the student population. All USI students are members of SGA and are encouraged to participate!

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Student Life Office

The Student Life Office coordinates campus traditions, student organizations, and provides opportunities for personal growth

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The Shield

The Shield is USI's student publication and designated public forum. Students are welcome to apply for an opportunity to gain experience in all facets of print journalism.

Read The Shield
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95.7 The Spin

USI's award-winning, student-run, non-commercial radio station is 95.7 The Spin. Students are welcome to be a part of The Spin’s programming.

Listen to 95.7 The Spin

Get Involved

With more than 160 student organizations and affinity groups on campus, you can tailor your schedule to almost any interest. Meet new friends by joining a fraternity or sorority, find fun among fellow hobbyists, or build on your degree by participating in clubs related to your major. There's so much to explore at USI!

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What's On @ USI

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Temporary Public Artwork ‘Silent Monitor’ by Emily Quandahl
Temporary Public Artwork ‘Silent Monitor’ by Emily Quandahl

Event time: September 29, 2026

Event location: Maclure Square, 505 Main Street, New Harmony, IN 47631

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Kismet & Control by Jesse Ly and Rachael Banks
Kismet & Control by Jesse Ly and Rachael Banks

Event time: September 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Event location: Liberal Arts Center (LA)

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Be, Held: Contemporary Analog Art by Johanna Aenderl, Jenny Zoey Casey, and Rachel Singel
Be, Held: Contemporary Analog Art by Johanna Aenderl, Jenny Zoey Casey, and Rachel Singel

Event time: September 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm

Event location: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631

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True Crime Book Club Virtual Meeting
True Crime Book Club Virtual Meeting

Event time: September 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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