Saluki Startup
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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026, 02:51 PM
Saluki Startup
Saluki Startup is your ultimate introduction to SIU, designed to help new students connect, explore campus, and become part of the Saluki family. Make sure to check back for updates on Saluki Startup. You won’t want to miss these exciting events and the chance to kick off your SIU journey.
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | New Students with Last Names A-M
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | New Students with Last Names N-Z
Saluki Family Information Station - Not sure where you need to go? Stop by an Information Station and get directions, a campus map, and meet some new Saluki faces!
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Student Center Lawn
Sweet Goodbyes - Once you are settled into your residence hall, join the New Student Programs for a complimentary sweet treat. Food trucks will be on-site.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Student Center Lawn & Tedrick Welcome Center
College of Business and Analytics Ice Cream Social - Please join the College of Business and Analytics for an Ice Cream Social. Mix and mingle with other new business students, current students, faculty, and staff.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Rehn Hall, East Lawn
Thursday, August 13
New Resident Orientation - University Housing will be hosting a First-Year Resident Orientation to help new students acclimate to their new home and educating them on resident expectations.
Light Up The Lake - The boat dock will be glowing all night with glow-in-the-dark activities and games. Meet new, fellow Salukis while enjoying activities, snacks, a DJ and FREE giveaways. Come on out for an exciting night at the boat dock as we Light Up the Lake!
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Becker Pavilion
Friday, August 14
College of Business and Analytics New Student Meeting - Welcome new College of Business and Analytics students! Be sure to attend this meeting to kick off the semester strong, connect with faculty and peers, and learn about the resources and opportunities available to help you succeed.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Morris Library, Guyon Auditorium
Envision Your Future with the SoE! - Make the SoE the first stop on your academic adventure! Map out your goals for the future by creating vision boards with the School of Education and exploring our fair!
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Wham 302
Classroom & Campus Tours - Join Orientation Leaders for a guided tour of important locations on campus that include lecture halls, study areas, resources, food outlets, and fun hangout spots. Sponsored by New Student Programs.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Student Services Building 1st Floor Lobby
Saluki Pep Rally - Kick off the Fall semester with a pep rally, class photo, and opportunity to meet other Salukis!
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Saluki Stadium
Late Night at the REC - Join us for a late evening of volleyball, swimming, basketball and a host of other activities at the Student Recreation Center!
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Student Recreation Center
Saturday, August 15
Dawgs Nite Out - Games, inflatables, free food and more are all at DNO! Free for students with your ID. Kickoff the semester with a night out on the Student Programming Council. Sponsored by Office of Student Engagement.
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Student Center
Sunday, August 16
Chancellor's Welcome Fest - Kick off the semester with one of our long-standing campus traditions! Take part in our tradition by hanging out with incoming peers while meeting Chancellor Lane, SIU faculty, staff, and students. There will be a DJ, games, dunk tanks, tie-dye, sweet treats, giveaways, and more!
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Shryock Lawn