Our Weeks of Welcome are designed to help new and returning students get to know each other through fun, interactive, and engaging activities.
*All events are subject to change.
- Sunday, August 27
- Monday, August 28
- Tuesday, August 29
- Wednesday, August 30
- Thursday, August 31
- Fri, Sept. 1 & Sat, Sept. 2
Saluki Outdoor Pickleball Tournament | Saluki Courts
Recreational Sports and Services is proud to host the 2023 Saluki Open Pickleball Tournament August 25-27! This is an outdoor tournament held at Saluki Courts. Windscreen and dedicated bathrooms will be on site. Register as a team or as an individual to be paired with a partner.
Time: TBA
Check back often to see what newly scheduled events we have.
Wellness Garden Opening Ceremony
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Student Health Center Wellness Garden
Join Student Health Services for the opening of the new wellness garden on campus!
All Campus All Greek BBQ
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Davies Hall Lawn
Welcome to campus and meet SIU's fraternity and sororities! Free Food, First Come, First Serve!
Check back often to see what newly scheduled events we have.
Crate Stacking Challenge
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: SIU Rec Center
Calling all new and returning students! Join us at the Rec Center for a thrilling challenge that will put your stacking skills to the test.
Your Health Matters
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Student Health Center Auditorium
Join Student Health Services medical provider, Dr. Ewing, as she helps guide you through medical services, preventative care, and tips to be your best this year.
Wellness Wednesday- Mental Health Matters
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Morris Library
Meet the wellness staff and learn about the mental health resources on campus.
Open House at Morris Library
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Morris Library Café Commons
Library Affairs would like to welcome everyone to the spaces, services, and support that exist under one roof for the express purpose of helping them succeed at SIU. Stop by to meet everyone, learn more about Library Affairs and the great co-located services in the Morris Library building, sign up for prize drawings, and enjoy refreshments!
College of Business and Analytics Welcome Back Fest
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: East Lawn Outside Rehn Hall
College of Business & Analytics Welcome Back Fest-Food, giveaways & networking with faculty, staff, and current students. The CoBA Student Organizations will be available as well.
School of Education Fall Welcome
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Wham Lawn
We invite all new and returning School of Education students to the Fall Welcome to enjoy music by DJ J. Soul, FREE Pat's BBQ & Tropical Sno, and awesome giveaways!
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics RSO Fair
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: CoECTM Courtyard
This event provides an opportunity for CoECTM students to find out about the Registered Student Organizations (RSO) connected to our college.
College Connection: College of Health & Human Sciences
Mae Smith
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join CHHS for pizza, games and prizes (including $250 scholarships for anyone that dunks Dean Morgan, free flight certificates, gift baskets, and food vouchers).
Student Programming Council Bingo Nite
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: SIU Student Center Ballrooms
A campus favorite returns for 2023. It's the first Bingo Nite of the school year! Join nearly 300 of your closest friends and compete for $2,000 worth of prizes!
Ice Cream Welcome
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Wesley Foundation, 816 South Illinois Ave
Join us for a time of worship followed by ice-cream fun. Where you can have ice cream nachos, Floats, or a banana split. We will also have games to play.
College of Arts & Media Involvement Fair
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Communications Building Lawn
Join CAM for fair food trucks, prizes, snacks, drinks, ax-throwing inflatable and fun! Explore CAM student organizations too!
Honors New Student Open House
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Honors Complex, Morris 180
Come meet University Honors student and staff at our New Student Open House!
Thursday Night Dinner
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Newman Center
Free student dinners every Thursday, with home-cooked meals and a chance to get to know your fellow students. Volunteers to help cook are always appreciated!Every Thursday while classes are in session. Free student dinners every Thursday, with home-cooked meals and a chance to get to know your fellow students. Volunteers to help cook are always appreciated!
Friday, September 1st
University Honors Program Popcorn Friday
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Univeristy Honors Office
Come grab some popcorn at the University Honors Office in Morris Library!
Sustainability Hub Open House
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Sustainability Hub
Students are invited to visit the Hub to learn about the resources, services, and programs we offer!
Saturday, September 2nd
Saluki Sprint
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Saluki Stadium
Take part in SIU's long-standing tradition of welcoming students to the Saluki Family. All new students are invited to "sprint" across the field at Saluki Stadium before the first home football game. Registration required. FREE Saluki Sprint T-shirt for the first 1000 students!
