- Wednesday, August 16
- Thursday, August 17
- Friday, August 18
- Saturday, August 19
- Sunday, August 20
University Bookstore Hours
8:00am – 6:00pm
Location: SIU Bookstore, 1st Floor of Student Center
Need some new SIU gear or to get your books for classes? Stop by the bookstore!
Bursar Office Walk-in Hours
8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Bursar Office, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
Need help with your bursar bill? Stop by the bursar office on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building!
Bike Registration & Bike Lock Giveaway
9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: East & West Campus Location
See the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to register your bike on site at move-in! Don't have a bike lock yet? That is ok, DPS will be giving away bike locks as well!
Office for Access & Accommodations Open House
10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: School of Health Sciences Lawn
Stop by to visit us at Access & Accommodations (formerly Disability Support Services) to find out more about our services.
ROTC Walk-ins
9:00am – 10:00am, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: ROTC Office, Grinnell Hall
Still looking to get registered? Come to out office for walk-in recruiting/education.
Student Health Open House
10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Student Health Center
Come check out all the services available in the Student Health Center. Take a tour and grab a snack on us. We can't wait to support you in the coming year!
Saluki Spokes Hours
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Student Center Craft Shop
Free Bike Repair with basic materials and tools to fix your own bike! Also offer paid bike repairs to help with those more difficult repairs!
Sweet Goodbyes
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: East and West Campus
Once you are settled into your residence hall, join the Saluki Family Association for a complimentary sweet treat. Food trucks will be present on both sides of campus.
New Student Housing Orientation
8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Banterra Center
This is required for all new students moving into the residence halls.
University Honors Complex Open House
8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: University Honors Complex
Come see the University Honors Complex!
Bursar Office Walk-in Hours
8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Bursar Office, Student Services Building, 2nd floor
Need help with your bursar bill? Stop by the bursar office on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building!
University Bookstore Hours
8:00am – 6:00pm
Location: SIU Bookstore, 1st Floor of Student Center
Need some new SIU gear or to get your books for classes? Stop by the bookstore!
ROTC Walk-in Office Hours
8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: ROTC Office, Grinnell Hall
Have questions? Come to the ROTC office and we can help!
Financial Aid and Scholarship Review & Assistance
8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Financial Aid Office, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
Do you need help understanding your financial aid award letter or a scholarship? The Financial Aid office is available for drop in appointments!
First Saluki Center Table
10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: North Student Center
Get information information about our first generation center and pick up free giveaways.
Campus and Classroom Tours
11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Student Services Building Main Entrance
Individualized campus and classroom tours with a New Student Program Leader!
Information Stations
11:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Student Center, Agriculture Building, Anthony Hall Foot Bridge
Not sure where you need to go? Stop by an Information Station and get directions, a campus map, and meet some new Saluki faces!
College of Business & Analytics Ice Cream Social
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Rehn Hall, East Lawn
Please join the College of Business & Analytics for an Ice Cream Social. Mix & mingle with other new business students, current students, faculty and staff.
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics Ice Cream Social
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Engineering Building Breezeway
We want to invite the COECTM students and families to enjoy ice cream and network with faculty and staff from our college.
Saluki Tech Hours
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Morris Library, 1st Floor, Saluki Tech Office
Having technical issues? Come see Saluki Tech for your technical needs!
Campus and Classroom Tours
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Student Services Building Main Entrance
Individualized campus and classroom tours with a New Student Program Leader!
Light Up the Lake
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake
The boat dock will be glowing all night with glow-in-the-dark activities and games. Meet new, fellow Salukis while enjoying activities, snacks, a DJ and FREE giveaways. Come on out for an exciting night at the boat dock as we Light Up the Lake!
University Bookstore Hours
8:00am – 6:00pm
Location: SIU Bookstore, 1st Floor of Student Center
Need some new SIU gear or to get your books for classes? Stop by the bookstore!
Bursar Office Walk-in Hours
8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Bursar Office, Student Services Building, 2nd floor
Need help with your bursar bill? Stop by the bursar office on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building!
Financial Aid and Scholarship Review & Assistance
8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Financial Aid Office, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
Do you need help understanding your financial aid award letter or a scholarship? The Financial Aid office is available for drop in appointments!
Campus and Classroom Tours
9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Student Services Building Main Entrance
Individualized campus and classroom tours with a New Student Program Leader!
Information Stations
10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Student Center, Agriculture Building, Anthony Hall Foot Bridge
Not sure where you need to go? Stop by an Information Station and get directions, a campus map, and meet some new Saluki faces!
College of Business and Analytics New Student Luncheon
11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Lentz Dining Hall, Dining Room 1
All new Business students are invited and should plan to attend this luncheon with faculty, staff and current students.
College of Arts & Media LLC Social
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Kellogg Hall Lounge
All College of Arts and Media students are invited for our Welcome Social. Come mingle with our school directors and enjoy Bake Me Happy Food Co, bubble tea, and more!
Saluki Tech Hours
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Morris Library, 1st Floor, Saluki Tech Office
Having technical issues? Come see Saluki Tech for your technical needs!
ROTC Meet and Greet
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Student Center Bowling Alley
Come meet ROTC members and staff at our meet and greet at the Bowling Alley.
Campus and Classroom Tours
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Student Services Building Main Entrance
Individualized campus and classroom tours with a New Student Program Leader!
All Greek Informational
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Student Center Auditorium
What Is Greek Life? Learn about SIU's Greek Life community and the opportunities that await you!
Dinner with Resident Assistants
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Lentz & Trueblood Dining Halls
Join your Resident Assistant for dinner in the dining hall before the Pep Rally at Saluki Kickoff.
Saluki Kickoff
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Saluki Stadium
Kick off the Fall semester with a pep rally, class photo, and opportunity to meet other Salukis!
Late Night at the REC
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Student Recreation Center
Grab your roommate, invite your friends, and come have a fun night at the Student Recreation Center!
Late Night Pancakes
10:30pm - 12:00am
Location: Wesley Foundation, 816 South Illinois Ave
End your first Friday at SIU with Wesley join us for Late Night pancakes. We will have pancakes, sausage, fruit, and more—great opportunity to meet new friends.
New Cadet Orientation
7:30am – 3:30pm
Location: ROTC Office, Grinnel Hall
For registered AS 100 students who plan on actively working towards a commission through our program.
University Bookstore Hours
10:00am – 6:00pm
Location: SIU Bookstore, 1st Floor of Student Center
Need some new SIU gear or to get your books for classes? Stop by the bookstore!
Saluki Scavenger Hunt Bingo
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Student Services Building Front Entrance (by water fountain)
Go on a scavenger hunt with our New Student Program Leaders around campus! There will be prizes for the most places found!
Dawgs Nite Out
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Student Center
Come out to the Student Center and enjoy a free night of inflatables, laser tag, mini golf, a balloon artist, food, giveaways and other fun activities.
Campus Tour
10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Grinnell Hall
Join University Housing for guided campus tours.
Campus Tour
11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Lentz Dining Hall
Join University Housing for guided campus tours.
University Bookstore Hours
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: SIU Bookstore, 1st Floor of Student Center
Need some new SIU gear or to get your books for classes? Stop by the bookstore!
Welcome BBQ
12:15pm – 2:00pm
Location: Newman Center
Free food, volleyball, backyard games, a "bags" tournament, and a great chance to meet new students and members of the Newman Center community here at SIU.
Chancellor’s Welcome Fest
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Shryock Lawn
Kick off the semester with one of our long-standing campus traditions! Take part in our tradition by hanging out with incoming peers while meeting Chancellor Lane, SIU faculty, staff, and students. There will be a DJ, games, water balloons, giveaways, and more!
Saluki Tech Hours
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Morris Library, 1st Floor, Saluki Tech Office
Having technical issues? Come see Saluki Tech for your technical needs!
Taste of Carbondale
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Wesley Foundation, 816 South Illinois Ave Carbondale
Join Wesley Foundation and Epiphany Lutheran Church for dinner from some of Carbondale's favorite local places. Pizza, Chinese, Barbeque, and more will be served.
Residence Hall Floor Meetings
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Residence Hall
Floor meetings will vary between 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Please see your Resident Assistant for your specific time and location.