As Seen on Socials: 2025 Welcome Week & Convocation
As Southern Illinois University Edwardsville kicks off the 2025–26 academic year, we celebrate the beginning of the fall semester and the Cougar pride that fills campus during Welcome Week and Convocation.
“Supporting the meaningful transition of new students from around the corner, around the globe, and every point in between is what SIUE is all about,” said Miriam Roccia, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
This year’s Welcome Weekend was intentionally designed around the ABCs of a successful SIUE journey including Academic, Belonging, and Care. Welcome Weekend is packed with activities designed to introduce new students to campus life, help them connect with their peers, and make them feel at home.
As Seen on Socials
Follow our socials for highlights from the highly spirited Convocation to the parade of more than 1,000 of our newest Cougars through the Stratton Quad and more.
LinkedIn: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Instagram: @siueedwardsville
YouTube: @siue
Facebook: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
X (Twitter): @SIUE
Welcome home, Cougars!
PHOTOS: 2025 SIUE move-in activities, move-in crew and Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD
