Today is the day!! Come out for some fun on this warm afternoon! Please sign up for which hour time slot works best for you through the QR code or this link: https://bit.ly/3g8MsAQ. You will see 4 different Field Day events on Get Involved so please make sure you select the one that is during the timeframe you plan to attend.

Cougar Village will close for the summer at NOON ON SATURDAY, MAY 8^th. 

Residents who need to stay later than 24 hours after their last final exam should talk to their Community Director no later than noon on April 30^th. Students who are graduating are allowed to stay until noon on Sunday, May 9^th.

• CV400 CD: Sam Early (samearl@siue.edu) or 618-650-2965
• CV500 CD: Bethany Plants (bsherro@siue.edu) or 618-650-2961

Complete a Cleaning Contract

You will receive a Cleaning Contract from your RA at the April Community Meeting.  Complete this document to ensure all necessary cleaning is done with the appropriate division of responsibility, especially if one roommate/suitemate is leaving earlier than the others.  This will help ensure that the proper individual is held responsible for damages, etc. Return the Cleaning Contract to your RA by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Need Help Moving Out?

Beginning Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m., residents are permitted to check in up to 2 guests to assist with the moveout process.

• Guests will be allowed in Cougar Village for three hours to assist with move out. 
• Residents will be required to check-in all guests at the Commons desk or satellite guest check-in locations to receive wristbands. 
• All guests will be required to follow University Housing guidelines related to personal distancing and face coverings. 

All guests will also be required to follow 24-hour quiet hours.  Any guests who violate University Housing policies will be asked to leave. 

Damages/Repairs

Student should submit work request to University Housing Facilities Management if there are any issues in the living unit. UHFM staff will make an assessment when they respond to the work request, and if the damage does not fall under normal wear and tear the student may be charged for the cost of the repair.

University Housing Facilities Management staff are the only ones approved to make repairs in University Housing. Students who attempt to “fix” things themselves will be charged for the cost of UHFM staff to go back and properly repair the issue.

Return your keys to the Commons Front Desk.

When you are ready to leave, stop by the Front Desk to return your keys. Failure to return your keys will result in a re-core charge of up to $129.

Be part of the sea of orange and help first year students move into their space in August!

Volunteers move back to campus on Tuesday, August 17. Each volunteer will receive a meal card and a free t-shirt. This is a great opportunity for student organizations!

https://www.siue.edu/housing/moveincrew/

*By registering you commit to assist with Move In Day on Wednesday, August 18 or Thursday, August 19, 2021.*

 

Textbook Service would like to remind everyone that all textbooks must be returned no later than 5pm on Saturday, May 8^th to avoid the cost of your books being charged to your student account.  If it is raining when you return your books, make sure you keep them dry, as we cannot accept wet or damp textbooks.  Do not wait until the last minute to return your books!  

Face coverings must be worn while inside any building on the SIUE campus and appropriate social distancing is expected to be observed at all times.   

Textbook Service is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm 

Closed Saturdays and Sundays. 

Textbook Service Returns Extended Hours: 

Monday, May 3^th - Friday, May 7^th 8:00am to 6:00pm 

Saturday, May 8^th 8:00am to 5:00pm 

If you are unable to return your books in person, the books can be returned by mail by sending them to the address below, or you can have a relative or trusted friend return them in person for you. The drop box will not be available for use. 

SIUE Textbook Service 

200 University Park Drive, Room 1121 

Edwardsville, Illinois 62026 

Books that are returned by mail must be postmarked no later than May 8^th, 2020. If you are returning your books by mail, please package them securely and keep your receipt and tracking number. Return shipping fees will be at your own expense.  Textbook Service is not to be responsible if a text becomes lost, missing, or damaged during the return mailing. 

Textbooks for Maymester and Summer 2021 classes are currently available for rental at this time. 

Textbooks will be available for rental via traditional inside book rental pick-up or mailed upon request. Instructions on the process and Textbook Service are available on the Textbook Service web site.  

If you have any questions you can email textbooks@lists.siue.edu or call (618) 650-3020.

COVID Self-Reporting Form

You should complete this form if you are aware that you:  

• Have been tested for COVID-19, with or without symptoms  
• Have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been given a diagnosis of presumed positive by a health professional  
• Have symptoms, but not yet tested positive 
• Have had a CLOSE contact with an individual who has been tested and diagnosed with COVID-19

In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control's definition of CLOSE contact, reporting is necessary if you are someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.

Your identity will not be disclosed to anyone other than SIUE employees responsible for maintaining your health and safety, or Health Department officials as required. You may voluntarily share your information with whomever you choose.

• When you are inside always wear a face covering that covers your mouth and nose, except while you are in your own living unit.
• When you are outside wear a face covering anytime you can’t maintain a 6 foot distance between yourself and other people.
• If you have been around someone who has tested positive or think you have COVID-19 symptoms please fill out the COVID Self-Reporting Form (https://www.siue.edu/about/announcements/coronavirus/reporting-confirmed-cases/index.shtml).
• If you are awaiting COVID-19 test results please quarantine at home or in your living unit until you get the results back and are cleared by Health Services and University Housing.
• You are strongly encouraged to make any guests that enter your room or apartment wear a face covering at all times and maintain a physical distance of 6 feet when possible.
• A maximum of six persons may occupy an apartment and a maximum of two people may occupy a balcony.
• Please wash/sanitize your hands on a regular bases and sanitize any frequently touched surfaces in your living unit and bathroom.
• Violations of COVID-19 expectations and guidelines may result in your removal from University Housing.

Sign up for e-Lert today!

What is e-Lert? 

SIUE's e-Lert is a text messaging service that will be used to quickly notify faculty, staff, and student cell phones when an urgent situation, such as a bomb threat, severe weather, hostile intruder, or when the University closes due to inclement weather. There is no cost to register for the alerts; however, standard rates may apply if your cell phone plan does not include text messaging.

How do I register for SIUE e-Lert?

If you are a student, faculty, or staff member, you can register by clicking the "Sign Up Now" link and entering your active e-id, password, and cell phone number. Each time you are notified to change your e-id password, you will also be given an opportunity to enroll, update your cell phone number if it has changed, or cancel your registration with the system.

You will still receive alerts as long as you have the same cell phone number.

Rave Guardian

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) now offers the Rave Guardian app for its students and their families. Rave Guardian is one of the best ways to not only improve personal safety but also protect your friends by building a private safety network. This app provides instant communication with friends, family, campus safety, and even 9-1-1.

SIUE encourages all students throughout campus to utilize the app to network with friends and help increase the overall safety and security of the entire student body. An important part of the Guardian app is that students can use it not only to keep themselves safe but to help protect others. Even students who may not feel as if they need others to help keep them safe can utilize the app to be a guardian and help protect their friends.

Download Rave Guardian and Become a Guardian on Campus

Download Rave Guardian for Free The app is available for free on the Apple or Google app store.

Use Rave Guardian to Protect Yourself and Others

Set a Safety Time – Notify people you trust to check in on you if you are alone or in an unfamiliar place.

Manage and Message Your Guardians – Invite family, friends or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.

Easy Emergency Communication – Call safety officials directly for help if you are in trouble and send text tips – including photos – if you see something suspicious.

Rave Guardian is a proven personal safety solution used on campuses across the country. To learn more, visit siue.edu/emergency.