Excitement Radiates Throughout SIUE for First-Year Move-In
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the arrival of first-year students as they moved into their residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Move-in marks the beginning of their journey pursuing higher education at SIUE.
"We are thrilled that these students have chosen to come here and that we get to be part of the beginning of their journey as they work toward graduation,” said University Housing Director Mallory Sidarous. “It is a joy to be a welcoming face to our students and families and help as they turn the page on this new exciting chapter.”
The campus was alive with energy and a strong sense of community as volunteers united to assist incoming students during the move-in process. More than 300 volunteers, including students, faculty and staff, supported the move-in process.
Kurt Strullmeyer, father of first-year College of Arts and Sciences student Annie, was enjoying the move-in day energy and savoring the moments of moving his youngest into SIUE.
“I feel very confident dropping Annie off today,” said Strullmeyer. “There’ll be a few tears shed, but it’s exciting. We know a lot of other students and families that have had great experiences at SIUE. I definitely feel like this is a good place to launch her education.”
First-year move in continues through Thursday, Aug. 17 with returning students arriving Friday-Saturday, Aug. 18-19. In total, more than 2,700 students will live in University Housing in fall 2023.
First-year students will enjoy a series of events and activities through the week and weekend as they prepare to begin academic coursework on Monday, Aug. 21. The SIUE Welcome Weekend will help students build community, become acquainted with campus and prepare for a transformational journey toward degree completion.
For more information, visit siue.edu/welcome
Photos: SIUE first-year students move-in to their residence halls with help from student, faculty and staff volunteers.
The Strullmeyer family moves first-year student Annie into her dorm.
