800+ area high school students to attend SIU Day to see academics in action

High school students from across the region will see firsthand what makes SIU Carbondale come alive, including musical theater and dance, the intricacies with glass blowing and automotive technology offerings, during SIU Day on Wednesday, Sept. 24. (SIU Carbondale photos)

September 22, 2025

800+ area high school students to attend SIU Day to see academics in action

by Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 800 students from 19 area high schools will meet faculty and staff to get a closer look at resources and academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during SIU Day from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24.

After the welcome, students will take part in academic breakout sessions, which include hands-on activities, in various locales on campus from 10:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to see academic programs in action.

High school students may visit labs, tour campus, experience technology and view creations by SIU students. Students can choose from myriad sessions and topics.

For SIU Day, students are coming from:

• Anna-Jonesboro Community High School.
• Carbondale Community High School.
• Carterville High School.
• Cobden High School.
• Coulterville High School.
• Egyptian Community High School.
• Elverado High School.
• Galatia High School.
• Goreville Community High School.
• Herrin High School.
• Johnston City High School.
• Marion High School.
• Mount Vernon Township High School.
• Murphysboro High School.
• Pinckneyville Community High School.
• Red Bud Community High School.
• Shawnee High School.
• Sparta High School.
• Vienna High School.

Media advisory

Reporters, photographers, videographers and news crews are invited to cover SIU Day. Here is the itinerary.

• 9-9:30 a.m. — Check-in, John W. Corker Lounge SIU Carbondale Student Center.
• 9:45-10:15 a.m. — Welcome and introduction of colleges, Student Center Ballroom D.
• 10:30-11:20 a.m. — Session 1, various locations on campus.
• 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. — SIU automotive/aviation programs, Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center (will include lunch).
• 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Lunch, International Lounge and Student Center Ballrooms.
• 12:30 -1:20 p.m. — Session 2, various locations on campus.
• 1:30 p.m. — Closing remarks, Student Center, Ballroom D.

If you are interested in covering the event, contact Josi Rawls, associate director for transfer relations, at josi.rawls@siu.edu or 618-453-2992.