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Welcome to New Student Orientation!

During Orientation, you’ll explore SIUE’s campus, discover academic and support resources, and participate in engaging sessions designed to help you succeed. It’s also a great opportunity to meet fellow students, make friends, and get comfortable with life as an SIUE Cougar. We want you to feel confident and ready as you begin your journey at SIUE.

SIUE Orientation Portal

To get started, log into the SIUE Orientation Portal where you’ll find a personalized task list to guide you through everything you need to do to get ready for Orientation and your first day at SIUE.

You have to complete the required first steps before you can access the orientation portal. This is where you’ll register for your Orientation session, schedule an advising appointment, and get all the information you need to prepare.

SIUE Orientation Portal

We’re excited to meet you at Orientation and help you get started on your path to success at SIUE!

Have questions?

Contact the New Student and Family Programs team at 618-650-2400 or orientation@siue.edu.

New Student Orientation Dates

Summer and Fall 2025 Admits

Friday, June 6
Friday, June 13
Monday, June 16
Friday, June 27
Friday, July 11
Tuesday, July 15
Friday, July 18
Monday, July 28

Spring 2026 Admits

Sunday, January 11

Transfer Student Orientation Dates

Summer and Fall 2025 Admits

Friday, July 25
Monday, August 4

Spring 2026 Admits

Friday, December 5

Orientation Schedule (First-Year Students)

Check out the sample New Student Orientation schedule to see what the day has in store!

Sample Orientation Program Schedule
Student Schedule	Family/Guest Schedule
8-9 a.m. \| Morning Check-In	8-9 a.m. \| Morning Check-In
9 a.m. \| Welcome and Overview	9 a.m. \| Welcome and Overview
9:20 a.m. \| Academic Success at SIUE	9:20 a.m. \| Academic Success at SIUE
10:15 a.m. \| Paying for College	10:15 a.m. \| Paying for College
10:45 a.m. \| Orientation Group Meet-Up #1	10:45 a.m. \| College Experience Experts Panel
11:30 a.m. \| Lunch & Resource Fair	11:30 a.m. \| Lunch & Resource Fair
12:30 p.m. \| Student-Specific Session #1	12:30 p.m. \| Guest-Specific Session #1
1:30 p.m. \| Student-Specific Session #2	1:30 p.m. \| Guest-Specific Session #2
2:30 p.m. \| Orientation Group Meet-Up #2	2:30 p.m. \| Break
2:45 p.m. \| Housing 101 & #CommuteSIUE	2:45 p.m. \| Housing 101 & #CommuteSIUE
3-4:30 p.m. \| Check-Out	3-4:30 p.m. \| Check-Out

Student Schedule	Family/Guest Schedule
8-9 a.m. \| Morning Check-In	8-9 a.m. \| Morning Check-In
9 a.m. \| Welcome and Overview	9 a.m. \| Welcome and Overview
9:20 a.m. \| Academic Success at SIUE	9:20 a.m. \| Academic Success at SIUE
10:15 a.m. \| Paying for College	10:15 a.m. \| Paying for College
10:45 a.m. \| Orientation Group Meet-Up #1	10:45 a.m. \| College Experience Experts Panel
11:30 a.m. \| Lunch & Resource Fair	11:30 a.m. \| Lunch & Resource Fair
12:30 p.m. \| Student-Specific Session #1	12:30 p.m. \| Guest-Specific Session #1
1:30 p.m. \| Student-Specific Session #2	1:30 p.m. \| Guest-Specific Session #2
2:30 p.m. \| Orientation Group Meet-Up #2	2:30 p.m. \| Break
2:45 p.m. \| Housing 101 & #CommuteSIUE	2:45 p.m. \| Housing 101 & #CommuteSIUE
3-4:30 p.m. \| Check-Out	3-4:30 p.m. \| Check-Out