April 08, 2019

New Student Programs seeking volunteers

Faculty and staff have an opportunity to welcome new students and their guests this year through New Student Orientation programs.

New Student Programs is recruiting volunteers to assist new students and their families in various activities at upcoming orientations, including:

  • Greeting students and their guests.
  • Mingling with students and their guests.
  • Walking students to various on-campus locations.
  • And more!

Volunteer slots remain available for the April 29 orientation, and registration information is available online. Signup information for other dates will be available in the future.

The New Student Orientation dates for incoming freshman are:

  • April 29.
  • May 20.
  • June 7.
  • June 21.
  • July 12.
  • July 13.

The orientation dates for incoming transfer students are:

  • May 31.
  • June 22.

This is a great way for faculty and staff to show support for students as they start their life-changing transition into college.

If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact New Student Programs at orientation@siu.edu or 453-1000.