Morning Activities

Check-in and Student Resource Fair

8-9 a.m.
Goshen Lounge, MUC

Learn about resources available to help you become a successful SIUE student. Gather information, explore, and ask questions. Department representatives will be available in their offices after the resource fair until 4:30 p.m.

Early Bird Campus and Housing Tours

Departs from the Campus Tour table next to Starbucks in the Goshen Lounge, MUC

A limited number of walking tours of campus and housing leave at 8:05 a.m. Tickets are required. Get your ticket at check-in. Additional tours will be offered beginning at 12:30 p.m.

The Time is Now: Choose SIUE

9-10 a.m.
Meridian Ballroom, MUC
Join us for coffee and conversation as current students reflect on their experience at SIUE, why they attended the University, and what they wish they knew when they were making their college decision. Then, hear from staff about the next steps and making the most of Admitted Student Day.

10:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Students and their guests will split for the remainder of the morning’s activities.

SIUE Academic Experience | Students Only

Immerse yourself in the classroom experience at SIUE by attending a couple of sessions related to their majors and interests. Select one session from Block #1 (10:20-11:05 a.m.) and one from Block #2 (11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.) that sound interesting to you. A detailed list of academic experiences will be shared at the event.

Your Student at SIUE | Family and Guests Sessions

Learn about SIUE’s culture of care and student support from the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Miriam Roccia, the Career Development Center, and others from the Division of Student Affairs. Hear how SIUE supports students’ safety, wellness, and belonging from University experts during a special Q&A. A detailed agenda is on the reverse side of this page.

• The Inside Scoop: Making the Transition
  Meridian Ballroom, MUC, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
  Gain insights, information, resources, and strategies for supporting your students as they enter and successfully complete their first year at SIUE. Our Student Affairs staff will share tips on making the transition easier for you and your student and help you identify a few bumps in the road your family may encounter.
  
  
• Safety, Wellness, and Belonging at SIUE: Q&A with Campus Leaders
  Meridian Ballroom, MUC, 10:45-11:15 a.m.
  Join SIUE Police Department, University Housing, Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, and Health Services staff to discuss safety and resources that support students’ health, well-being, and community-building on campus.
  
  
• Preparing Your Student for Career Success
  Meridian Ballroom, MUC, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  Your student may just be starting college, but it’s not too soon to learn how you can help prepare them for career success. Join SIUE’s Career Development Center for practical tips, best practices, and honest answers about your role in your student’s career development journey at SIUE.

It’s time for lunch!

Use your meal card and eat where our students eat! Enjoy lunch in Center Court, lower level of the MUC. You can use your card at Starbucks® and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels®, too.

Afternoon Activities

Create Your Own Adventure: Start Your Journey!

Students, Family, and Guests, Noon-4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Student Activities Fair: Goshen Lounge, MUC
Noon-2 p.m.

Meet with representatives from student organizations and learn more about getting involved on campus. Roll Cougs!

Paint the Rock: The Quad
Make your mark on SIUE — literally! Paint The Rock with our Cougar Ambassadors!

SIUE Friendship Bracelets!: Admissions Table, Goshen Lounge, MUC
Pick up your bracelet kit and make a bracelet with your besties for your first day of class.

Say “yes!” to SIUE with claps and cheers from your future classmates!: Enrollment Help Station

Take a Tour (or Two or Three)

• Campus Tours: 12:30-3 p.m., every 30 minutes, Meet at the Campus Tours table by Starbucks in the MUC.
• First-Year Housing Tours: 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m., Meet at the Housing table in the Goshen Lounge, MUC.
• Cougar Village Tours: 2-4 p.m., Meet at The Commons, 500 Cougar Lake Drive. Parking is available.
• Lovejoy Library Tours: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Meet at the Information Desk on the first floor of the library.
• Student Fitness Center: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., Meet at the Student Fitness Center visitor desk.

In My Roomie Era
1-2 p.m., Legacy Room, 2nd floor, MUC

Living on campus this fall and looking for a roommate? Join University Housing to learn more about how the roommate portal works while connecting with other future Cougars who are also looking for a roommate. You just might leave this session with your future roommate and BFF. This session is for students only to attend.

Honors at SIUE: Explore the Opportunity
2:30-3:30 p.m., Martinson Honors Suite, 3rd floor, Lovejoy Library

Learn about our distinctive curriculum, supportive community, research opportunities, and personalized academic support. Current honors students will share how the program has shaped their college experience. We’ll walk you through the steps to become part of the program.

Summer Success Program
2-2:30 p.m., Hickory/Hackberry, 2nd floor, Morris University Center

Students who participate in this five-week residential experience (July 5-August 7) will earn six credit hours toward graduation, stay on campus, connect with peers in their incoming class, and explore various campus resources. And the best part? It’s absolutely FREE!

SIUE Study Abroad: Global Dreams, Unique Opportunities
2-2:30 p.m., International Room, 2nd floor, MUC

SIUE can be your gateway to the world! Learn about Cougars across the globe and how you can study abroad during your journey with us.

Questions About Next Steps?
Noon-4 p.m., Enrollment Help Station

Talk to staff from Admissions, Student Financial Aid, University Housing, New Student and Family Programs, and Information Technology.

 Academic Drop-In Hours

Meet the dean and faculty and learn more about your intended major!

School of Education Health and Human Behavior
1-2 p.m., Dean’s Suite, Alumni Hall 1137

• Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education
• Exercise Science and Nutrition - 1-2:30 p.m., Vadalabene Center 2304E
• Nutrition
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

School of Engineering
1-3 p.m., Dean’s Suite, Engineering Building 3057

School of Nursing
2-3:30 p.m., Dean’s Suite, Health Sciences Building 2205

School of Business
2-3 p.m., Founders Hall 3126

• Accountancy
• Business Administration
  • MIS Specialization: 1-2 p.m., Founders Hall 2312