Student Parents and Caregivers
Students who are parents or caregivers have extra responsibilities, and we know that can present challenges, along with some pretty amazing rewards. Non-Traditional Student Services provide resources and support for students with children or dependents. Given the unique nature of each student's individual circumstances, most of our resources are provided one-on-one. Contact nontrad@siu.edu to discuss how we can help meet your needs.
Check out these great spaces for other family-friendly things to do on campus!
- School of Physics and Applied Physics Public Astronomy Observations
- SIU For the Community resource page
- Student Center Bowling and Billiards
- Student Center Craft Shop fall 2024 workshops
In addition to resources and support, Non-Traditional Student Services works to provide programming for students and their families and promote other family-friendly events on campus and in the community.
Upcoming Events:
- Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, from 5-9 p.m. Parents' Night Out at the SIU Rec Center
- Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. Homecoming Block Party on Lincoln Drive by Pulliam
- Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at 10 a.m. Homecoming Parade in downtown Carbondale, followed by the tailgate and football game
- Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Haunted Hollow at Touch of Nature
- Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, SIU After Dark Outdoor Horror Movie Nite: Friday the 13th
- Oct. 24-26 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Pumpkin Glow at Oakland Nature Preserve
- Friday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Carbondale Park District drive-in movie Hocus Pocus 2 at Parrish Park
- Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 pm. Safe Howl-O-Ween at Murdale Shopping Center
- Saturday, Oct. 26 from 12-2 p.m. Candy Walk in downtown Carbondale
- Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race at the Mill Street underpass
- Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, from 5-9 p.m. Parents' Night Out at the SIU Rec Center
- Nov. 4-8, 2024 National Non-Trad Student Week (event schedule coming soon!)
- Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at 6 p.m. Lights Fantastic Parade in downtown Carbondale
- Feb. 15-16, 2025 Saluki Con