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Welcome to Southern!

We’re excited to have you here!

Our dedicated faculty, staff, and students are committed to transforming Southern into more than just a place to live and learn, but a true home. We provide you with the support you need to thrive, matter, and ultimately succeed.

At Southern, you’re part of the Owl family!

Accepted Students @ SCSU

Scan the QR code to view today’s Accepted Student Day schedule and other helpful information.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Southern!

Accepted Student Day is your opportunity to experience everything Southern has to offer in one exciting, full-day program designed just for you and your family.

Inside this guide, you’ll find a detailed schedule of information sessions, campus tours, and engaging activities—plus a map to help you make the most of your visit. Whether you’re exploring academic programs, connecting with faculty and current students, or taking a break to enjoy the fun side of campus life, our goal is to answer your questions, spark your excitement, and help you feel confident about taking the next step and making Southern your home.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE SOUTHERN • Academic & Career Success – Personalized advising, strong academic support, and career guidance set you up for success.

• Dedicated Faculty – Expert professors offer hands-on learning; 95% hold top degrees.

• Small Class Sizes – Average classes under 20 students for meaningful connections.

• Prime Location – Near New Haven with access to internships, culture, and industry.

• Affordable Value – One of CT’s most affordable schools; 75% receive financial aid.

• Athletics & Spirit – NCAA Division II teams, championships, plus club and intramural sports.

• Student Life – 125+ clubs through Owl Connect, from arts to service.

• Flexible Academics – Exploratory options, Honors College, and accelerated programs.

• Modern Facilities – Updated labs, renovated library, and Net Zero business school.

• Residential Experience – Guaranteed housing with vibrant campus life.

• Research Excellence – Connecticut’s only R2 university with impactful research.

• Strong Alumni Network – 100,000+ alumni offering mentorship and opportunities.

accepted students, families, and friends!

9:30-10:00am Accepted Student Day Kickoff Enjoy a student performance, a welcome from the University President, Dr. Sandra Bulmer, perspectives from current students and a brief overview of the day’s schedule.

START HERE VISIT 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!

ACADEMIC SESSIONS College of Arts and Sciences

School of Business

College of Education

College of Health & Human Services

School of Nursing

10:15am10:45am

Overview & Meet the Dean Engleman Hall C112

Overview & Meet the Dean Engleman Hall A120

Overview & Meet the Dean Lyman Center

Overview & Meet the Dean Lyman Center

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10:15–10:30am Lightning Lecture: Energy & Utility Leadership* 10:30-10:45am Lightning Lecture: Finance* 10:50–11:10am A Message from the Dean* 11:10–11:40am Meet the Dean*

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*School of Business Building

Major Meet-Up

Major Meet-Up

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11:00am11:30am

Financial Aid, Explained: What It Means for You Engleman Hall, room C112

Starting Strong: Your First Semester at Southern Engleman Hall, room A120

11:45am12:15pm

Living on Campus: Your Residential Experience Engleman Hall, room C112

Find Your Path: Majors, Careers, and What’s Next Engleman Hall, room A120

12:301:00pm

Money Matters: Budgeting & Planning for College Engleman Hall, room C112

Your Success, Supported: Transfer Pathways: Accommodations and Accessibility Services Your Next Chapter Begins Here Engleman Hall, room A120 Buley Library, room 204

Honors College 10:00am-12:00pm Buley Library 4th floor, 443

SHUTTLES

SEOP Scholars: The Journey Ahead — What’s Next?

Student Center, Theater 1st floor

University Access Programs | 10:00am-2:00pm – Student Center, 1st floor Stop by and connect with a supportive network for students of all backgrounds and goals. Whether you’re a Promise Scholar, first-generation student, or still exploring your path, you’ll find mentorship, guidance, and community support.

Arrival Shuttle (8:45–9:45 AM) Wintergreen Parking Garage gLyman Center For Check-In & Welcome Session

Continuous Shuttle (9:45 AM–2:30 PM) Wintergreen Parking Garage gMain Campus Stop (Lot P2 – Buley Library / Engleman Hall)

WHILE YOU’RE ON CAMPUS STUDENT INVOLVEMENT EXPO 10:00am-2:00pm | Buley Library Patio (Rain Location: Student Center Ballroom) Connect with the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development to discover how you can get involved at Southern.

Meet student leaders and peer mentors, enjoy music, and interactive novelties—including photo magnets and custom banners—and treat yourself to fried Oreos. Find your place.

Get involved!

RHA STUDENT APPRECIATION EVENT 10:00am-2:00pm | Residence Life Quad – behind Farnham Hall (rain location: Farnham Programming Space) Join the Residence Hall Association (RHA) for a high-energy celebration on campus!

Stop by the residential quads to relax, connect with current students, and enjoy music, games, and giveaways including tie-dye, henna tattoos, and more!

STUDENT SERVICES & RESOURCES 10:00am-2:00pm Student Center, 1st floor Second location: Academic Quad 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!

OPEN!

10:00am - 3:00pm

10:30am - 1:30pm

12:30pm

PLANETARIUM SHOW Grab coffee, tea, or other beverages for purchase.

Dunkin’ App/gift cards not accepted.

Student Center, 1st floor

Join our campus astronomers for a captivating short star show and discover our Astronomy minor!

Spots are limited.

Morrill Hall, 104

Visit our bookstore and enjoy a 10% discount on clothing and gifts!

Student Center (ground level)

FREE LUNCH Join us in SCSU’s main buffet-style dining facility, which offers a wide array of food options.

Connecticut Hall

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.

Check in with a Resident Advisor in the main lobby to get started!

10:00am2:00pm

RESIDENCE HALLS – Every 30 minutes, starting at 10:00am First-Year students: Chase, Farnham, Hickerson, Neff, Wilkinson and West.

Transfer students: Schwartz Hall

WALK-IN TOURS

10:00am2:00pm

SCSU Fitness Center 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!

10:30am2:00pm

Center for Intercultural Engagement | Student Center, 2nd floor Explore our Multicultural Center (202) and SAGE Center (235), and Interfaith Center (236), where success and leadership development are promoted for all students. Embrace diversity and foster inclusivity as you tour these spaces.

11:45am12:15pm

CSCU Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology Science Building, Lower Level Visit the research hub where students explore quantum computing, nanomaterials, and advanced manufacturing. Explore advanced labs and equipment, including electron microscopes, an atomic force microscope, and a high-performance computing cluster.

TODAY!

STOP AT THE CONFIRMATION STATION! 10:00am-2:00pm | Buley Library, 1st floor

Your personalized next step experience. Complete a Next Steps Card, and our team will guide you directly to the right place for one-on-one support with confirming your enrollment, registering for orientation, applying for housing, and more—making your transition to Southern seamless.

Also: q C onfirm Your Enrollment | First-Year Admissions & Transfer Admissions and Services q R egister for Orientation | Orientation, Transition and Family Engagement q Apply for On-Campus Housing | Office of Residence Life q Academic Placement | English and Mathematics Departments q A ccommodations and Academic Support | Center for Academic Success and Accessibility Services q SCSU Health Forms | Student Health Services q H ablemos en Español | ¿Preguntas? ¡Tenemos Respuestas! Let’s Talk In Spanish Questions? We’ve got Answers! q F inalize Your Financial Aid | Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships* * 15-minute meetings with Financial Aid counselors are available for students who have received a financial aid award package. Additional meeting opportunities will be available after today’s event.

CONFIRMED YOUR ENROLLMENT?

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! 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!

Owl Chill Zone Cool down with Italian ice, connect with fellow future Owls, and celebrate your next step at Southern.

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!

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MAJOR MEET UPS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

10:15am-10:45am COLLEGE OVERVIEW & MEET THE DEANS Engleman Hall, C 112 10:15am-12:00pm | MAJOR MEET UPS: Africana Studies Engleman Hall, B 121 Breezeway Anthropology Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Art & Design Engleman Hall, C 112 Lobby Arts Admin. & Cultural Advocacy Engleman Hall, C 112 Lobby Behavioral Neuroscience Science Building, 1st Floor Biology Science Building, 1st Floor Chemistry & Biochemistry Science Building, 1st Floor Communication, Media & Screen Studies Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Computer Science Science Building, 1st Floor Critical Disability Studies Engleman Hall, B 121 Breezeway Digital Humanities Engleman Hall, B 121 Breezeway Earth Science Science Building, 1st Floor English Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Environment, Geography & Marine Sciences Science Building, 1st Floor History Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Honors College Buley Library, 4th floor Interdisciplinary Studies Engleman Hall, B 121 Breezeway Journalism Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Judaic Studies Engleman Hall, B 121 Breezeway Latin American & Caribbean Studies Engleman Hall, B 121 Breezeway Mathematics Buley Library Music Engleman Hall, C 112 Lobby Philosophy Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Physics Science Building, 1st Floor Political Science Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Psychology Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Sociology Engleman Hall, B 121 AB Theatre Engleman Hall, C 112 Lobby Women’s & Gender Studies Engleman Hall, B 121 AB World Languages & Literatures Engleman Hall, B 121 AB

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

School of Business Building 10:15–10:30am | Lightning Lecture: Energy and Utility Leadership 10:30-10:45am | Lightning Lecture: Finance 10:50–11:10am | A Message from the Dean 11:10–11:40am | Meet the Dean 10:15am-12:00pm | MAJOR MEET UPS: Accounting Business Information Systems Economics Finance & Real Estate Management & International Business Marketing

School of Business, 102 School of Business, 102 School of Business, 102 School of Business, 102 School of Business, 102 School of Business, 102

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

10:15am-10:45am COLLEGE OVERVIEW & MEET THE DEANS Engleman Hall, A 120 10:15am-12:00pm | MAJOR MEET UPS: Elementary Education Inclusive Education & Behavior Science Early Childhood Education Secondy Education

Engleman Hall, A 117 Engleman Hall, A 115 Engleman Hall, A 113 Engleman Hall, A 109

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 10:15am-10:30am COLLEGE OVERVIEW & MEET THE DEANS Lyman Center

10:20am-10:50am COLLEGE AND SCHOOL OF NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW Lyman Center 10:15am-12:00pm | MAJOR MEET UPS: Communication Disorders Health and Human Services 270 & Center for Communication Disorders Health & Movement Sciences Health and Human Services 178 & Athletic Training room Healthcare Systems & Innovation Engleman Hall, C 138 Nursing / STEM Foundations for Nursing Lyman Center Public Health Engleman Hall, C 140 Recreation, Tourism & Sport Management Health and Human Services, 111 Social Work Engleman Hall, C 113 & 115 Overflow Engleman Hall, C 134 and 136