Preview SIUE

Sample Event Schedule

Free parking is available in Visitor Lot B. Check-in is in the Goshen Lounge of Morris University Center, adjacent to Lot B.

8-9:30 a.m.

Check-in and Resource Fair, Goshen Lounge

Early bird campus and housing tours also available

9:30-10:15 a.m.

Welcome to Preview SIUE, Meridian Ballroom
Learn more about all things SIUE, including admissions, and hear about the experiences of current SIUE students during a special Q&A.

10:15-10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30-11:40 a.m.

Breakout Sessions, Second Floor, Morris University Center

Attend two sessions, choosing from the list below.
Sessions start at 10:30 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. with a 10-minute break in between.
Campus tours are offered during the second breakout session for those students and guests who plan to attend an academic session at 12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session Offerings:

Financial Aid 101: Completing the FAFSA and Maximizing Financial Aid
Transferring College Credit to SIUE
Living on Campus
Life as a Cougar
Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES)
Student Success at SIUE
John Martinson Honors Program (offered once at 10:30 a.m.)
Meridian Scholarship 101: Crafting a Competitive Application (offered once at 11:10 a.m.)

Campus and Housing Tours

Walking tours of campus include a tour of a first-year residence hall. Tours depart from the Campus Tours table near Starbucks at 11:05 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. A tour ticket is required for each person on the tour and can be picked up from the Campus Tours table. If you plan to attend one of the academic sessions at 12:30 p.m., we encourage you to tour during this time.

11:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Academic Resource Fair, Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center

If you haven't decided on a major yet, this is a great time to explore SIUE's academic programs, meet with representatives from different majors, and learn more about the classroom experience.

Lunch

Use your meal card and check out the dining options on the lower level of the Morris University Center.
You'll get a "taste" of what it's like to be an SIUE student!

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Academic Sessions and Department Tours

These sessions provide a more in-depth look at academic majors. Academic session locations vary. Refer to the program insert for a full list of participating academic programs and meet at the respective department's table in the Goshen Lounge at 12:30 p.m.

Talk to professors and students
Tour classrooms, labs, and innovative learning spaces
Learn more about the curriculum and student organizations

Campus Tours

The last walking tour of campus and a first-year residence hall will depart at 12:30 p.m. from the Campus Tours table next to Starbucks. A tour ticket is required and can be picked up at the Campus Tours table.

Academic Sessions and Department Tours

Offered at 12:30 p.m.

College of Arts and Sciences
Anthropology	Lovejoy Library, Conference Room (3rd Floor)	The Departments of Anthropology, Geography & Geographic Information Sciences, Political Science, and Sociology will host a collaborative session and discuss discipline-specific approaches to real-world problems and career paths/opportunities.
Art & Design	Art & Design East, Art & Design West	Join us for a tour of the Art and Design Facilities, followed by meeting with a panel of current BFA candidates.
Biological Sciences	Science East and Science West	Embark on a journey into biology, where the foundations of life are explored, discovered, and redefined. This tour offers a glimpse into what drives student success in biology at SIUE, from the lecture spaces to cutting-edge laboratories.
Chemistry	Science East and Science West	Join us for a tour of the Department of Chemistry facilities in Science East and Science West and discuss opportunities within Chemistry.
English	Lovejoy Library, Friends Corner (1st Floor)	Prospective students and guests will take part in an informational session about the Department of English Language & Literature and what it has to offer. We will have one of our students share with you their experience as an English major.
Geography & Geographic Information Sciences	Lovejoy Library, Conference Room (3rd Floor)	The Departments of Anthropology, Geography & Geographic Information Sciences, Political Science, and Sociology will host a collaborative session and discuss discipline-specific approaches to real-world problems and career paths/opportunities.
History	Lovejoy Library, Conference Room (2nd Floor)	Join us for a discussion about the various programs within History and to hear from one of our students majoring in our program about their experience.
International Studies	Lovejoy Library, Instructional Classroom (1st Floor)	Join us for a discussion about what International Studies has to offer. We will discuss the degree program, possible career pathways, and highlight our annual International Studies Day event. There will be a current student majoring in International Studies to share their experience.
Mass Communications	Dunham Hall	Join the Department of Mass Communications for a tour of the Television Studio, editing labs and production spaces.
Music	Dunham Hall	During the tour of Dunham Hall, visitors will explore the Dunham Hall Theater and the various music spaces within the building. The music facilities feature soundproof rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, individual practice spaces, and faculty studios.
Political Science / Pre-Law	Lovejoy Library, Conference Room (3rd Floor)	The Departments of Anthropology, Geography & Geographic Information Sciences, Political Science, and Sociology will host a collaborative session and discuss discipline-specific approaches to real-world problems and career paths/opportunities.
Social Work	Peck Hall, room 1306	Join us for a tour of the Social Work department and facilities in Peck Hall.
Sociology	Lovejoy Library, Conference Room (3rd Floor)	The Departments of Anthropology, Geography & Geographic Information Sciences, Political Science, and Sociology will host a collaborative session and discuss discipline-specific approaches to real-world problems and career paths/opportunities.
Theater & Dance	Dunham Hall	Students will tour our facilities, sit in on a live rehearsal, and take part in an informational session designed for both parents and students.
School of Business
Accountancy	Founders Hall, room 3115	Join us for a tour of classrooms, collaborative work spaces, and other resources in the School of Business.
Business Administration	Founders Hall, room 3115
School of Education, Health and Human Behavior
Exercise, Sports and Nutrition Sciences	Vadalabene Center, room 2304E	Join us for a tour of classrooms and lab spaces in the Vadalabene Center.
Psychology	Alumni Hall, room 0302	Join us for a discussion of the psychology major with program faculty.
Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology	Founders Hall, room 1208	Join us for a tour of classrooms and lab spaces in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
School of Engineering
Civil Engineering	Engineering Building Atrium	Join us for a welcome from the School of Engineering Dean in the Engineering Building atrium, which will be followed by breakout sessions and demonstrations for the various engineering programs around the Engineering Building.
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Construction
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics and Robotics
Surveying and Geomatics
School of Nursing
Nursing	Health Sciences, rooms 2131/2141, 2151/2161, and 3rd floor SIM lab	Join us to learn more from current students and faculty during a special student panel, exhibits from student organizations and academic programs, and a tour of our simulation labs.
School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy	Health Sciences, room 1340	Join us for an information session to learn more about Pharmacy at SIUE from faculty and staff and tour our new, state-of-the-art facilities!

Agenda is subject to change.

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