Orientation
I'M IN!
After you are admitted to SIU, New Student Orientation (NSO) is the next step in your Saluki Journey. This event is an on-campus, one-day experience for admitted students and their supporters. These events are designed to give you a jump start on your first semester at SIU. Mingle with other students, get involved on campus, and maximize your use of available resources.
All incoming freshmen are required to participate in SIU's New Student Orientation (NSO). Transfer students are recommended to register and attend as well.
After you reserve your NSO date, you will be added to a contact list for your academic advisor.
- Registration for spring semester classes usually opens in November.
- Registration for summer and fall semester classes usually opens in April.
- Your advisor will reach out to schedule an advisement appointment close to registration opening and prior to your NSO date.
A non-refundable $150 New Student Program fee, set by the SIU Board of Trustees, covers costs for NSO, Welcome Week, and new student programs throughout your first year. This fee will be assessed on your first tuition bill after you register for classes. You do not need to pay it up front, but you are responsible for the fee as a first-time SIU student.
Contact NSO for questions at orientation@siu.edu or 618-453-1000.
Quick Reference New Student Checklist
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Claim your Network ID. Use your assigned Dawg Tag number and establish your password and security questions. Salukitech can help with any technical difficulties.
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Familiarize yourself with SalukiNet and check the “Must Do” list regularly.
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Students can help Parents/Guardians create custom Proxy Access. How do I setup a proxy?
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Submit your FAFSA to SIU’s Financial Aid office and stay on top of any follow-up documents required.
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Complete SIU’s General Scholarship Application and apply every fall for new scholarship opportunities.
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Learn about our Residence Halls and fill out a Housing Contract when they open for new students.
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Sign-up for New Student Orientation (NSO) when registration opens.
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Take the Math Placement Test by accessing MyCourses-D2L through SalukiNet.
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Take the Foreign Language Placement Test (if applicable). Or see if you can test for credit.
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Meet with your Academic Advisor. Our office will reach out after you’ve registered for an orientation date.
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Review your Financial Aid package on SalukiNet.
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Submit all recommended immunization records to the Student Health Center.**
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Submit official copy of your final transcripts to SIU.**
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High school transcripts should be sent to Undergraduate Admissionsand college transcripts to Articulation and Evaluation.
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Get your Student ID.
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Purchase your Parking Sticker and/or learn about the Saluki Express bus system.
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Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or complete the waiver process if eligible.
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Familiarize yourself with the Dean of Students and the Student Conduct Code.
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Visit University Housing’s Packing List and begin packing for your big move to Southern Illinois University!
*New Student Orientation will assist in completing many of your final steps to becoming a Saluki.
**These items must be completed before your second semester at SIU.