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Main Event

Your all-in-one gateway to begin life at Southern.

The Main Event is your one-stop-shop to start your college journey. New freshmen and transfer students living on and off campus are required to attend. Students planning to live on campus must attend before moving into campus housing. At the Main Event, you’ll receive your student ID card and take care of any incomplete Enrollment Checklist items that are necessary before starting classes.In order to streamline the event and reduce your time standing in line, the Main Event is by appointment only. Schedule your arrival date and time by June 30. If you do not, you will be assigned a specific date and time.
  • Sunday, July 24: Main Event for new students attending SmartStart
  • Monday, August 15: Main Event for remaining new students

Schedule your arrival time


Main Event
Arrival Tip #1
Arrive on campus at your selected date and time. The Main Event is held in Iles P.E. Center (get directions). Students may not move into campus housing until they have attended the Main Event.

Student ID Photo
Arrival Tip #2
Bring a U.S. government-issued photo ID, which is needed to obtain your student ID card.

Complete your enrollment checklist
Arrival Tip #3
Make sure to complete your Enrollment Checklist to avoid standing in lines. Some incomplete items will affect your fall registration.

Have you registered for Fall classes?

Meet one-on-one with an advisor for assistance registering for classes.