Accepted Students @ SCSU
Welcome, Accepted Students, Families, and Friends!
10:00 am Start Accepted Student Day with academic sessions by college or school, where you’ll meet faculty and learn more about your program. Exploratory students—now’s your time to explore!
College of Arts and Sciences
10:00am12:00pm (varies)
Join us for a dynamic experience featuring a warm welcome from the Dean, engaging conversations with faculty across STEM, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences, a student panel sharing real stories, and guided tours of our specialized facilities.
School of Business College of Education College of Health & Human Services
Explore your path in Business with interactive academic tabling, an inspiring student panel, and an opportunity to meet the Dean. Learn how to get involved in leadership, professional development, and studentrun organizations.
10:0010:30am HAVE YOU ALREADY ATTENDED AN ACADEMIC FOCUSED EVENT? START HERE:
INVITATIONONLY SESSIONS Honors College 10:00am-12:00pm drop-in Engleman Hall, 225
SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS
11:0011:30am
11:45am12:15pm
What to Expect in Your First Semester Student Center Theater, 1st floor
Support for Success: Accommodations @ SCSU Engleman Hall, B121
12:301:00pm Affordability & Financial Planning Engleman Hall, C112
The Owl’s Nest: Living and Thriving on Campus Engleman Hall, C112
Transfer Transitions: Your Path to a Successful Start at SCSU Buley Library, 2nd floor, 204
WHILE YOU’RE ON CAMPUS
10:00am - 3:00pm
Grab coffee, tea, or other beverages for purchase. Dunkin’ App / gift cards not accepted. Student Center, 1st floor
Visit our bookstore and enjoy a 10% discount on clothing and gifts! Student Center (ground level)
Start your day with a warm welcome from the Dean, then dive into the field of education with an overview of program requirements, insights from Project Jumpstart! and Future Educators, and an engaging mini lesson led by one of our outstanding faculty members.
Experience the heart of Health & Human Services through hands-on labs, specialized tours, and conversations with faculty across all academic programs. Start your day with a welcome from the Dean and learn about pathways in nursing, healthcare, public health, and human services.
Affordability & Financial Planning Student Center Theater, 1st floor
Division II Recruited Athletes
12:15m-12:45pm Moore Field House, main lobby
Accelerated Pathway Programs at SCSU Engleman Hall, B121
Beyond the Drive: Engaging as a Commuter Student Center, 2nd floor, 217
Campus Safety & Security Student Center Theater, 1st floor
FREE LUNCH
Explore Southern: Career and Majors Student Center Theater, 1st floor
Connect with Club Sports Engleman Hall, 1st floor, B121
Join us in SCSU’s main buffet-style dining facility, which offers a wide array of food options. Connecticut Hall
SCSU TRIVIA CHALLENGE WITH DR. SMITH
Think you know Southern? Test your knowledge in this Kahoot trivia session! Compete with fellow accepted students for a chance to win prizes. Special guest Interim President Dr. Dwayne Smith will join us. 1:00-1:30pm | Student Center Theater, 1st floor
PLANETARIUM SHOW
Join our campus astronomers for a captivating short star show and discover our Astronomy minor! Spots are limited. Morrill Hall, 104
MAKE IT OFFICIAL!
CONFIRMATION STATION
10:00am-2:00pm | Buley Library 1st floor
Submit your deposit and confirm your enrollment. First-Year Admissions • Transfer Admissions and Services
❑ Confirm Your Enrollment | First-Year Admissions & Transfer Admissions and Services
❑ Finalize Your Financial Aid | Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
❑ Register for Orientation | Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement
❑ Apply for On-Campus Housing | Office of Residence Life
❑ SCSU Health Forms | Student Health Services
❑ Academic Placement | English and Mathematics Departments
❑ Summer Institute | Center for Academic Success and Accessibility Services
❑ Hablemos en Español | ¿Preguntas? ¡Tenemos Respuestas! Translation – Let’s Talk In Spanish | Questions? We’ve got Answers!
Student Services & Resource Fair
10:30am-2:00pm | Student Center, 1st floor
In addition to the enrollment-related departments at the Confirmation Station, you can explore the other offices and resources designed to support your journey. These services are here to empower you, enhance your experience, and set you up for success!
IT’S TIME TO
CELEBRATE!
CONFIRMED YOUR ENROLLMENT? HEAD TO THE CELEBRATION STATION!
10:00am-2:00pm | Student Center, 1st floor
T-shirt Pick-up
Exclusively for our newest confirmed Owls! Fly on over to pick up your Southern t-shirt! If you confirm your enrollment in person today, collect a t-shirt voucher from the Confirmation Station, and bring it over!
Hoot & Pose: Photo Op Stations
Stop by our photo op stations for a “hoot” of a time! Grab some props and smile! You’re an Owl now!
Owl Chill Zone
Join us for a cool treat! Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle, indulge, and celebrate your success!
RHA’s Nest Fest
10:30am-2:00pm | Residence Life Quad – behind Farnham Hall (rain location: Farnham Programming space) Immerse yourself in the lively residential atmosphere at Southern. Hosted by Residence Hall Association, the event features an infl atable, henna tattoos, taco food truck, lawn games and more.
, Student Involvement Expo
10:30am-2:00pm | Academic Quad, Buley Library patio (rain location: Student Center)
Elevate your college experience and get involved! Connect with fellow students from our clubs and organizations within Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development. Enjoy a treat, design custom pennants, and create photo magnets to take home with you.
TOURS
FULL CAMPUS WALKING TOURS
Every 30 minutes, starting at 10:30am
10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm
Academic Quad
Departing from the Tour Tent near Buley Library.
RESIDENCE HALL TOURS
STEP INSIDE YOUR FUTURE HOME!
Choose a residence hall to explore. Tours begin every 15 minutes. Check in with a Resident Advisor in the main lobby to get started!
11:00am-2:00pm
RESIDENCE HALLS
First-Year students: Chase, Farnham, Hickerson, Neff, and Wilkinson Halls. Transfer students: Schwartz Hall
ADDITIONAL WALK-IN TOURS
10:30am2:00pm
Shuttles are available in Parking Lot P-2 adjacent to Buley Library/Engleman Hall from 11:00am onwards to return to the Wintergreen Parking Garage.
10:30am2:00pm
10:30am2:00pm
SCSU Fitness Center • Adanti Student Center, 204
Tour the facility and learn more about the Department of Athletics and Recreation including FREE student memberships, group fitness classes, and more!
E-sports Lounge • Adanti Student Center, 225
Visit our E-sports student lounge with top-of-the-line gaming equipment including gaming PCs, gaming consoles, flat-screen TVs, and luxury seating.
Center for Intercultural Engagement • Student Center, 2nd floor
Explore our Multicultural Center (202) and SAGE Center (235), where success and leadership development are promoted for all students. Embrace diversity and foster inclusivity as you tour these spaces.