Agenda

Welcome to the Saluki family!

Get ready to dive into life at SIU. At orientation, you'll connect with fellow students, meet faculty and staff, and learn about the resources to support your success.  

Full One-Day Agenda

8:15 am: Check-In & Meet Orientation Leaders
Location: Student Center Corker Lounge

• Grab and Go Breakfast Provided

8:45 am - 9:20 am: Welcome from New Student Programs
Location: Student Center Ballrooms

9:20 am - 10:00 am: Financing your Saluki Future
Location: Student Center Ballrooms

10:15 am - 11:15 am: Academic Connections
Various Locations
*Details will be shared at the event

11:20 am - 12:20 pm: Resource Fair
Location: Student Center Ballrooms

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch
Location: International Lounge

• Sandwich Buffet
• Tossed Salad
• Pasta Salad
• Chips
• Cookies

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Informational Session 1
Various Locations

• Navigating your Saluki's First Year (Supporters)
  Location: Student Center Ballrooms
• Saluki-to-Saluki Student Panel (Students)
  Location: Student Center Auditorium
• Transfer Student Roundtable - Learn about Career Services, how to use Degree Works, & getting involved on campus (Transfer Students and Supporters)
  Location: Kaskaskia/Missouri River Rooms

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm: Informational Session 2
Various Locations

• Move-In Day Ready with Residence Life Staff (Supporters)
  Location: Student Center Ballrooms
• Saluki Start Up Preview with Orientation Leaders (Students)
  Location: International Lounge

2:20 pm - 2:20 pm: Campus Only Tours
Location: Student Center Main Entrance

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Residence Hall & Campus Tours
Location: East & West Campus Housing
Shuttles depart from Student Services Building every 15 minutes

Optional Orientation Activities

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Saluki Hangout - BINGO! 
Location: Student Services Building, Rooms 150 & 160
Food provided