Saluki Startup | Weeks of Welcome | SIU

University Housing Move-In (New Students) | East & West Campus

Move-in for new students begins today!  Be sure to visit University Housing for all the details.  

Student Health and Recreation Centers' Open Houses | Student Health Center & Recreation Center lawns along Grand Ave

Stop by the Student Health Center and the Recreation Center to cool off with free snow cones! While you're here, join us for some activities, learn about available services, tour our facilities, and meet our staff.

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

College of Business and Analytics Ice Cream Social | Brown Hall

Please join the College of Business and Analytics for an ice cream social. Mix and mingle with other new business students, current students, faculty and staff while enjoying a cool treat. Tents, tables and chairs will be set up outside the Business LLC at Brown Hall, West Campus.

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

ECTM Ice Cream Social | Engineering Breezeway

The College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics (CoECTM) will be hosting a Ice Cream Social to celebrate students arriving on campus. Join us Thursday, August 18th, from 4-5:30 pm in the Engineering breezeway for ice cream. This will be an opportunity for CoECTM faculty and staff to meet and greet students and families and to celebrate the beginning of a new and exciting school year. Please contact Tarnisha Green (green@siu.edu) if you have questions.

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Light up the Lake | Campus Lake & Becker Pavilion

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 STUFF. Don't be late and come on out for an exciting night at the boat dock as we Light Up the Lake!

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

University Housing Move-In (Returning Students) | East & West Campus

Move-in for returning students begins today!  Be sure to visit  University Housing for all the details.  

August New Student Orientation| SIU Student Center

If you weren't able to attend a New Student Orientation (NSO) date this summer, this is the orientation for you!  NSO is required for incoming freshman and strongly encouraged for transfer students.  Complete your August NSO reservation here.  

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Department Resource Fair | Student Center Ballroom D

Looking to connect with a campus department or community organization?  Come check out the Resource Fair and get all of your questions answered!  

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

Saluki Startup Kickoff Events | Saluki Stadium

Come kickoff the fall semester with a party at Saluki Stadium!  There will be a pep rally, class photo, and the chance to meet other Salukis! 

Time: 6:30pm

Late Nite at the Rec | Student Recreation Center

Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm

Late Night Pancakes | Wesley Foundation

Join us for some free pancakes on your first Friday at SIU. This will be a great time to fellowship with friends and meet new friends. It will also let you see ways you can connect with Wesley this year.

Time: 10:00pm - 12:00am

Saluki Service Day | Brehm Preparatory School - 950 S. Brehm Lane, Carbondale

Join other Salukis in serving our community! This is a great event to meet other students! If students would like to volunteer, they need to register in the volunteer portal which can be found at https://cslv.siu.edu.

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Dawgs Nite Out | Student Center

Enjoy a night of fun at Dawg’s Nite Out! The entire Student Center is yours! From inflatables, free t-shirts, food, arts and crafts and more. Remember to bring your student ID. 

Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Chancellor's Welcome Fest | Shryock Lawn

This longtime SIU tradition gives students a chance to get better acquainted with Chancellor Lane and other campus administrators, faculty and staff as they enjoy a cookout, climbing wall, yard and watermelon games, a DJ, giveaways and a fun afternoon.

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Taste of Carbondale | Wesley Foundation

Join us to sample some of our favorite local places. There will be food to try from many of our favorite local restaurants (Pizza, Barbeque, Chinese, and more). Grab some new friends or come make new ones as you see what Carbondale has to offer and learn about ways you may connect with the Wesley Foundation.

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

 Wind Ensemble Audition | Altgeld 112

Time: Audition Sign-Up Link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c45aeaa2da3f94-202220231