Cougar Family News

Beginning August 9, all on-ground students will be required to complete mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing. Students can request an exemption from required screening for the following reasons:

• If they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (2 weeks from date of last vaccination dose)
• If they have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days

To request an exemption, go to https://forms.office.com/r/6nt3nDPcUL. Please have your vaccination record with dates or positive test result documentation available for upload. Submissions are reviewed and approved by Health Service staff.

You can find all University Housing COVID-19 policies and procedures on our website. The SIUE COVID-19 page also includes institutional updates and polices related to COVID-19. 

University Housing is committed to the success of your student! We have a variety of dedicated staff members who are here to create a welcoming and supportive community and serve as a resource to your student. Below are some of the staff members you or your students may interact with:

Community Directors: Each area within University Housing has a Community Director, or a live-in full-time professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of the community.

Assistant Community Directors: Each area within University Housing has an Assistant Community Director or a half-time live-in position responsible for assisting the Community Director with the management of the residential community.

Resident Assistant: Each area within University Housing has a staff of Resident Assistants. Resident Assistants are mentors and resources to students that connect with campus. They also help with community building and event planning.

Desk Managers: Our front desk are staffed by our Desk Managers. They manage the swipe access into our buildings, packages, and more!

University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) Staff: UHFM staff are responsible for the development and maintenance of the University Housing facilities and ground and complete preventative, requested, and emergency maintenance. Our staff is comoprised of building service workers, grounds, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, painters, and laborers.

The SIUE Experience is an extended orientation program for new students that takes place the weekend before classes begin. Throughout the program, you’ll build on the knowledge you gained during Springboard to Success or Transfer Orientation to learn more about the SIUE community, academic and co-curricular expectations and opportunities to shape your experience. You will also interact with faculty and current students eager to share their knowledge with you. While not all aspects of this program are required, participation is vital to a successful start to your journey at SIUE.

Remind your students to be checking their email every Friday, so they don't miss our Get Connected email series from SIUE Experience, which covers information students and families need to be prepared for the start of the Experience and the fall semester. In this series we also include registration for our summer webinar series Transition Tuesday, which occurs every week for students and will be open to families as we get closer to the program. Recordings of previous Transition Tuesdays can be found at https://www.siue.edu/springboard/prepare/transition-tuesday-webinars.shtml.

For more information email studentsfirst@siue.edu.

It’s important for your student to start using their SIUE email.
Campus offices and resources are going to reach students via their campus email. It is important for them to check their campus email regularly. If you have issues with your email contact Information Technology Services (ITS).

Find Our List of What to Bring and What not to Bring at: https://www.siue.edu/housing/options/move-in/whattobring.shtml.

Important Dates
First Year Move In - Wednesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 19 
Upperclass Move In - Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 
Fall Classes Start - Monday, August 23

Returning upperclass students can join the Housing Move In Crew! Be a part of the orange sea and help freshmen move into their space in August as a Mover & Shaker: Register online at https://www.siue.edu/housing/moveincrew. 

Upperclass students who participate in Move In Crew will get to move into their housing assignment on Tuesday, August 17. Registration closes on Wednesday, July 28.

Each newsletter will include questions to assist your student as they continue at or transition to SIUE.

• New Student: How do you plan to keep in contact with friends and family back home? It can be helpful to schedule visits and calls/video calls in advance.
• All Students: How often should you and your student communicate? Texting, calling, visiting. It is important to set expectations and boundaries that are mutally acceptable by both sides.
• All Students: Are you regularly checking your SIUE email? Just like a work email, your SIUE email should be checked regularly for important information and updates.
• All Students: How often are you planning on coming home?
• All Students: What things do you need before you leave?
• New Student: Are you keeping in contact with anyone from Springboard?
• All Students: Have you talked to your future roommate about what they are bringing and what you are bringing?