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New Student orientation
Congratulations on your decision to join Southern Illinois University and the Carbondale community!
Your first step as a Saluki, is attending New Student Orientation!
New Student Orientation, gives you a closer look at what life is like for a student at SIU. When you come to New Student Orientation, not only will you have the opportunity to meet new and current students, you will discover all of the exciting resources SIU has to offer. When you leave New Student Orientation, you will have the tools in place to help you succeed as a Saluki!
Because students who attend New Student Orientation typically have higher first semester GPAs and experience a smoother transition to SIU Carbondale, attendance at New Student Orientation is required for freshmen and highly recommended for transfer students.