Dawg Days New Student Retreat Arrival Information

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Arrival Options for August 11, 2024

Welcome to the Dawg Days New Student Retreat! We’re excited to have you join us for an unforgettable experience. To ensure a smooth arrival, please review the following information:

Students may arrive in Carbondale by one of the following methods:

Parent/Guardian Drop-off

Personal Vehicle

For those arriving in a personal vehicle and intending to leave it on campus during Dawg Days, please follow these steps:

Arrive by 1:30 pm.
Park your vehicle in Lot 56.
Submit your vehicle’s make, model, and license plate number to the Dawg Days Camp Director by August 1st.

Important: Vehicles not registered for Dawg Days in advance risk receiving parking tickets and potentially being towed while you’re away.

Amtrak

Marion Regional Airport

Early Move-In Information

Arrival and Early Move-In Confirmation Form

All registered Dawg Days participants must complete the Arrival and Early Move-In Confirmation Form and must do so by August 1st to secure their spot for early move-in. The form will be sent out via the registration software used for Dawg Days.

Early Move-In Logistics

Key pick-up times will run from 8 AM until 12 PM. Key pick-up locations depending on student's housing arrangements and can be seen below. Arrive early to ensure a smooth move-in and avoid feeling rushed before the 1:30 pm drop-off.

Thompson Point (West Campus): Lentz Dining Hall
Schneider Hall: Schneider Hall
Mae Smith Hall: Mae Smith Hall
Neely Hall: Neely Hall
Wall & Grand: Building 1 (Cedar)

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2024: Due to the impending upgrade of SIU identification cards, students attending Dawg Days in the fall of 2024 must bring with them a copy of a state issued ID to receive their key from SIU Housing.

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