Arrival and Early Move In Information

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Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025, 11:21 AM

SIU students participate in a hike through Touch of Nature forest

Arrival Options for August 9, 2026

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

If you're being dropped off, please meet at Lot 56 by 1:30 pm. From there, a bus will transport you to the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center.

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.

Marion Regional Airport

Students arriving via the Marion Regional Airport should contact the Dawg Days Camp Director directly to schedule a van pick-up. Plan to arrive by 1:30 pm on August 9th at the latest.

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 the 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 Update for 2026: Due to the impending upgrade of SIU identification cards, students attending Dawg Days in the fall of 2026 must bring with them a copy of a state-issued ID to receive their key from SIU Housing.