Orientation | Center for International Education | SIU

Orientation prepares new students for many aspects of life in the United States, in Carbondale, and at SIU. During orientation, we will provide valuable information including required immunizations, health insurance, tips for adjusting to your new cultural and academic environments, opening a bank account, U.S. income taxes, housing, and many other topics. In addition, we have planned events that will provide you with the opportunity to have fun, get familiar with your new environment, and make new friends.

See links to the left for more information; see below for orientation schedules.

Join us for the next Summer or Fall 2025 orientation.

2025 New International Student Orientations will be in person at the Center for International Education.

• Summer orientation begin the week of June 6, 2025.
• Fall orientation begins the week of August 11, 2025.

 See below for schedule information and a listing of mandatory events.

Registration below Summer 2025 Orientation! Fall orientaton registration will be available in June. Continue to check this webpage for updates.

Summer 2025 Orientation Registration

Registration is now available for international student orientation for newly admitted undergraduate and graduate students: 

Register Now

Need assistance going to the bank or shopping after arrival?

If you think you may need help locting a bank or shopping for items for your dorm room or apartment, or would like a tour of the campus or city of Carbondale, fill out the information on the form below: 

CLICK HERE to register for the Summer Campus Trips.