SIU Admissions

🎉 Is your looking to get involved on campus?

🐾 Over 300 student organizations, departments, and local businesses will be at the Involvement Fair, tomorrow in the Student Center Ballrooms 5 pm - 7 pm

Yesterday, Chancellor Austin Lane stopped by to visit our Saluki Ambassadors 🤩🐾

Being a Saluki is a flex 💪

Happy 1st day of classes! 🐾📚

Say hello to the Class of 2027! 🐾

👋 Is your new nervous about finding their classes? We have compiled directions to the most common academic buildings on campus to help ease some of those first-day jitters.

Buildings in order are:
Faner Hall
Morris Library
Pulliam & Wham
Lawson Hall

📍 If you need any building we didn't post, you can search for walking directions from your residence hall to your class building on Google or Apple Maps.

Have a great 1st week. 🎉

Light Up the Lake - an event you don't want to miss 🎉
Tomorrow 7-9 pm join us for games, prizes, snacks, a DJ, and more at our beautiful Campus Lake - Becker Pavillion 🤩 🐾

🐾 Dawg Days 2023 is one for the books. Thanks to everyone who made this event great. 😀

A few of our Admissions Coordinators attended the Bud Billiken Parade this weekend. 🐾

✏️ Classes start next week. Is your new ready?

🍎 Make sure to stop by the Bookstore, in the Student Center, for textbooks, materials, and back-to-school necessities.

📚 Most students purchase their textbooks the first week of class and pick them up at the bookstore.

Explore their website! https://brnw.ch/21wBDC0

Less than 1 week until new student Move-In 🤩🎉
We will be posting answers to some commonly asked questions in the comments. Feel free to comment any questions you have as well. 🐾

Admitted to ? 📍🐾

Students attending for the 2023-24 academic year are invited to join the “SIU Carbondale Class of 2027” Facebook group!

Connect with peers, ask questions, get admissions updates, and more. 🐾🏫

Join now! ➡️ https://fal.cn/3ABhI

*This group is for admitted students of the Summer and Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 semesters.

🐾 Saluki Startup gives new students an opportunity to engage with one another and take part in campus activities.

Students will be given the tools to enhance their academic, social, and cultural experiences.

See what’s happening during move-in weekend! At wow.siu.edu/ 🎉

Need help with financial aid for the upcoming semester?

students may request a 15-minute Virtual Financial Aid Advisement Session through Microsoft Teams. 💻

Sessions are currently being offered at select times Monday through Friday by appointment only.

Discuss information about scholarships, grants, student loans, student employment, and the Saluki Commitment.

Schedule an appointment. At https://fal.cn/3Atne

Great tips for Move-In Day 😀

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It's almost time for move-in! Wondering what to bring?

☑️ We've got you covered! Check out our suggested list for students in residence halls or apartments. Click here https://fal.cn/3An71 😀

wants YOU to visit! 📍🏫

Attend an campus visit and explore your interests!

Register today at https://fal.cn/3AkO6

🐾 Registration for Dawg Days New Student Retreat hosted at SIU's Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center closes on August 1st.

🏕️ Your Saluki can get to know their peers, play fun summer camp-style games, and get down at evening socials. Did we mention Dawg Days students also get to move in on August 13th? Dawg Days is a great way to kick off your student's time at SIU.

Don't miss the last chance to register today at https://fal.cn/3AfxA. For questions, please call 618-453-1122.

Abby Cripps will be attending this fall. Abby is a transfer student studying social work and a first-generation college student.

Welcome to the pack, Abby 🐾🎉

We had a blast imagining with today! 🐾

As our Open House concludes, make sure to take the next steps to become a Saluki for the 2024 – 2025 academic year. 📚

It’s not too soon to explore your academic future.

Did you know? Students unsure of their major have resources on campus 😀

📚 Exploratory Student Advisement at allows students to explore academic and career options while fulfilling core curriculum requirements. An advisor works with the students to develop goals that align with their interests, values, and abilities.
To learn more visit: https://fal.cn/3A1Dh

Don’t miss the last Open House scheduled this summer! ⏰

Imagine on July 21, 2023. 🗓️💭

Explore campus, student resources, and more! 🐾

Register now! https://fal.cn/3zZ8x

Happy ! 🐾

🐾 Dawg Days is a 4-day 3-night retreat for incoming freshman and transfer students. It is a chance to make new friends, learn about campus resources, and hear from current students while participating in fun activities such as water tug-of-war and evening socials.

Dawg Days takes place on August 13-16 at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Your Saluki can register today at
https://dawgdays.siu.edu/

Did you know? has over 300 RSOs (registered student organizations).
There is something for everyone here🐾

Sunsets Over Campus Lake 😍😍

Admitted to ? 📍🐾

Students attending for the 2023-24 academic year are invited to join the “SIU Carbondale Class of 2027” Facebook group!

Connect with peers, ask questions, get admissions updates, and more. 🐾🏫

Join now! ➡️ https://fal.cn/3zLH3

*This group is for admitted students of the Summer and Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 semesters.

Imagine your future at ! 💭📍

The last Open House this summer is scheduled for July 21, 2023. 🗓️

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore what you can do at SIU.

Register now! ➡️ https://fal.cn/3zIaD

Isabella Chambers from Metropolis, IL will be attending this fall. Isabella will be studying Radiological Science, specializing in MRI/CT. 📚

Welcome to the Saluki family, Isabella! 🐾

Thinking of transferring to ? You're in good hands 🐾
SIU Carbondale is honored for its commitment as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly universities.

SIU Carbondale earns national honors for assisting transfer students Southern Illinois University Carbondale is being honored for its commitment as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions by an academic honors society for associate-degree granting colleges and universities.

These new from Chicago Public Schools drove through the very early morning hours to be here for New Student Orientation today.

🐾 Welcome to . We can't wait to see you again in August! 🎉

The July 21, 2023 Open House registration is open! 🙌

Attending an Open House gives you the full experience of what it’s like being a Saluki. 🐾

Explore the campus and student resources, tour our beautiful campus, get a feel of the surrounding area, and more! ✅

Register now! ➡️ https://fal.cn/3zvaM

Imagine in person. 🙋💭

Attend an campus visit and explore your interests!

Our reviews speak for us. 🙌

Register today. ➡️ https://fal.cn/3ztq2

☀️ Summer is New Student Orientation season at .

☑️ Need to know what to do before, during, and after your New Student Orientation? Click https://fal.cn/3zrwc for our checklist.

🐾 families, do want to stay connected with SIU once your student is here?

📰 You can sign up for our Saluki Family Newsletter to receive helpful reminders and university news in your inbox.

💻 https://fal.cn/3zi0q

📅 New Student Orientation (NSO) dates are filling up quickly! Make sure your reserves their spot today to ensure they are ready for the fall semester!

📝 NSO is required for all incoming freshmen and highly encouraged for transfer students. Register here: https://fal.cn/3zfQb

Happy National Mascot Day to everyone's favorite Dawgs 🐾