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2008 Springboard to Success Agenda

All Springboard sessions require two days spent on campus. Students are required to attend all portions of the program sessions. Overnight lodging is included in the registration/enrollment fee; each student is expected to spend the night in the residence hall.



2008 Springboard to Success Student Agenda

Day One
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Check-in at Woodland Hall Woodland Hall
9:00 a.m.
Springboard Student Leader Small Groups Woodland Hall
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Welcome to SIU Edwardsville
Our official welcome, ‘Cougar-style’
MUC Meridian Ballroom
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Money Matters
Information about tuition payments and financial aid
MUC Meridian Ballroom
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Living on Campus
or
Commuting to Campus
MUC Meridian Ballroom

MUC Conference Center
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch MUC Center Court
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Advising Success
Discussion of how the advising process works at SIUE
MUC Meridian Ballroom
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Registration
Includes information about online registration and CougarNet
MUC Meridian Ballroom
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Student-to-Student
Your opportunity to meet other new freshmen and current SIUE students
MUC Conference Center
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Information Technology
The technology experts are here to answer your questions.
MUC Conference Center
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
First Steps Toward Academic Success
Panel involving different campus areas that will help you be a successful SIUE freshman.
MUC Conference Center
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Getting Involved at SIUE
Learn more about student organizations and involvement opportunities
MUC Conference Center
5:15 p.m.
Campus Tours Departing from MUC Goshen Lounge
6:15 p.m.
Dinner Evergreen Hall
7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Mandatory meeting with your SSL TBA
8:15 p.m.
Collegiate Reality MUC Conference Center
9:30 p.m.
Evening Entertainment
Join us for a variety of activities that are sure to make your first evening at SIUE memorable!
MUC
Day Two
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast MUC
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Academic Advising and Course Registration Various Campus Locations
12:30 p.m.
Meet The Parents MUC Center Court

Financial Aid Counseling is available in the
MUC Conference Center

2008 Springboard to Success Parent Agenda

Day One
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Check-in MUC Meridian Ballroom
9:00 a.m.
Your role as an SIUE Parent MUC Meridian Ballroom
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Welcome to SIU Edwardsville
Our official welcome, ‘Cougar-style’
MUC Meridian Ballroom
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Money Matters
Information about tuition payments and financial aid
MUC Meridian Ballroom
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Living on Campus
or
Commuting to Campus
MUC Meridian Ballroom

MUC Conference Center
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch MUC Center Court
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Advising Success
Discussion of how the advising process works at SIUE
MUC Meridian Ballroom
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Registration
Includes information about online registration and CougarNet
MUC Meridian Ballroom
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Student Success at SIUE: Your Important Role as Parents
SIUE staff discuss how their departments assist your students
MUC Meridian Ballroom
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Student Panel
End-of-day discussion and time for questions with our current student leaders
MUC Meridian Ballroom
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Parent Association Mixer
Join us for appetizers and a chance to mingle with SIUE staff and other SIUE parents
MUC University Club
5:15 p.m.
Campus Tours
Full campus tours offered as well as residence hall only tours.
Departing from MUC Goshen Lounge
Day Two
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Health and Safety on Campus
Various health and safety resources for students
MUC Meridian Ballroom
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Resources Around Town
Information about banking, local apartments, organizations, etc.
MUC Meridian Ballroom
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Coffee and Cookie Break MUC Meridian Ballroom
10:45 – 11:45 a.m
Your Student’s First Semester
Office of Admissions discusses how your student’s first semester will ‘measure up’
MUC Meridian Ballroom
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Taking Care of University Business
Free time to visit any remaining campus offices, the bookstore, or Starbucks!
12:30 p.m.
Meet Your Student
Registration is Complete!
MUC Center Court

Financial Aid Counseling is available in the
MUC Conference Center

Springboard Day 2 Suggested To-Do List for Parents

  • Financial Aid questions
  • Check out Tuition Payment Plans
  • Look into Student Health Insurance, submit immunization records
  • Finalize Housing Plans
  • Coordinate Local Banking
  • Visit the Bookstore
  • Sign up for Parent Association





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