After New Student Orientation
You've attended New Student Orientation and you have met with an academic advisor. So, what's next? There are a few things left to do before you come to campus.
Review and pay your SIUE bill
Visit the Pay My Bill website for details about how to view your bill, authorize notifications for parents and guardians, and payment options.
Immunization Records
Submit your immunization records as soon as possible by logging in to cougarcare.siue.edu (your secure health portal) and clicking "Immunization Upload."
More information and a downloadable Immunization History Form can be found on the Health Service website. Records are due before the first day of classes.
Finalize your housing arrangements
If you are living on campus, make sure to secure your housing arrangements.
Obtain a parking permit
Obtain an SIUE parking permit after registering for classes. Visit the Parking Services website to learn more.
Review
Review your schedule and financial status on CougarNet.
Registration & Class Deadlines
Important dates and deadlines can be found outlined on the registrar's website.
Student Employment
Part-time employment is an easy option to help finance your education. Nearly 1,500 students work in various departments on campus and hundreds are placed in off-campus positions. If you are entering SIUE in the fall, you are eligible to begin looking for jobs around the last week of July.
Get Involved
There are more than 250 student organizations at SIUE. Explore our student organizations to see how you can get involved on campus.
Explore Edwardsville
The city of Edwardsville, home to SIUE, is ranked among the nation's top 15 safest college towns by Safewise in its 2021 Safest College Towns list. Ranked 13th nationally, Edwardsville is ranked 3rd in Illinois and ahead of all Missouri college towns. Edwardsville is a vibrant, student-friendly community and we think you'll love it here!
Get Ready for Welcome Weekend
New students start the semester with Welcome Weekend (fall) or Winter Welcome (spring). Up-to-date information will be posted on the Welcome Weekend website. Follow @experiencesiue on Instagram for fun information!
Stay Connected
Stay connected to campus throughout the summer by following us on social media. Follow SIUE!
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