Frequently Asked Questions about the SIUE Experience
Is the SIUE Experience required?
All first-year students are encouraged to participate in The SIUE Experience program and are expected to participate in the program portion of The SIUE Experience program on Friday, August 19. Transfer and Graduate students have specific sessions just for you on Saturday, August 20 or Sunday, August 21, and are welcome to participate in any SIUE Experience activities.
If you have work, childcare issues, emergency conflicts, etc. please contact our team at studentsfirst@siue.edu so we can work with you to make sure you are able to meet your needs and be prepared for the start of classes.
What if I have work or important family obligations during the SIUE Experience?
If you have other obligations during the SIUE Experience, it is okay for you to miss some of the events and activities. Throughout the weekend, there will be multiple opportunities for you to join in the fun! However, if you are unable to attend the sessions, important information will be available through online modules in Blackboard.
I am a new transfer or graduate student. Is the SIUE Experience for me?
Yes! The SIUE Experience is for all new students on campus. If you are an incoming transfer or graduate student, we will have specific sessions for you during the SIUE Experience. Look for your specific schedule.
What is an Experience Guide?
An Experience Guide is a returning student who is dedicated to helping you have a smooth transition to life at SIUE. Experience Guides help facilitate our programs and will attend events with incoming students. They will show you around campus, answer your questions, help you connect with other new and returning students, and give you an idea of what life looks like as a student.
All first-year students are assigned an Experience Guide. Keep an eye on your email for more information about how to find out about your Experience Guide!
How do I find out who my Experience Guide is?
You will receive more information about your Experience Guide in August. Continue to check your SIUE email, as this will be the main form of communication for everything related to the SIUE Experience. You will receive an email when your Experience Guide information is ready.
Make sure to download the SIUE Mobile App! Your SIUE Experience Guide assignment and morning meeting location will be posted in the SIUE Experience Module on the SIUE Mobile App on or around August 15.
How will I get more information about the specific events happening during the SIUE Experience?
Detailed schedules will be available in the SIUE Experience Mobile App and on the SIUE Experience website closer to the program. You will also receive updates in your SIUE email. Visit the schedule page for more information.
