Bison Bound - New Student Experience
Bison Bound is the official new student experience at Southern Union State Community College for first-time students (excluding Dually Enrolled, Transfer, and Transient students) entering Southern Union for Fall 2025. New students, and up to two of their guests, may participate in a day of interactive informational sessions, parent and student panels, and assistance with new student registration!
Regardless of which campus session you plan to attend, before your arrival, please complete the checklist below to ensure you are ready for Bison Bound:
Checklist:
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If you haven’t yet, please complete a SUSCC admissions application by clicking here
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Submit an official high school transcript to SUSCC Records showing your graduation date to admissions@suscc.edu
Students who have completed the steps above are able to register for their Fall Semester classes on their own prior to the event. Click here for more details on how to register on your own. If you register for classes yourself, then during Bison Bound, you can meet with us to review your schedule and make sure your registered classes line up with your plan of study
Here's how to reserve your spot at Bison Bound:
1. Log into your Student Applicant Portal.
2. Click on the "Events/Appointments" tab.
3. Click the "Events Calendar" link.
4. Under "Type" select Bison Bound.
5. Find your campus and register for your preferred session (you only need to register for one!).
If you are unable to login to your Student Portal, you can click on the link under each campus and sign up for your preferred session.
Valley Campus
Session 1: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Check in begins: 9:00 am EST in the John R. Carmichael Building on the Valley Campus.
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Activities: 9:30 am-1:00 pm EST
Click here to register for the June 18 Bison Bound Event on the Valley Campus
Valley Campus Map
Wadley Campus
Session 1: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Please Note: This Session is for Ambassadors, Fine Arts Students, and Student Athletes On the Wadley Campus Only
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Check in begins: 8:00 am CST in the Brazeal Auditorium on the Wadley Campus.
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Activities: 8:30 am-12:00 pm CST
Attendees for this session will be sent the registration information.
Session 2: Thursday, June 26, 2024
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Check in begins: 8:00 am CST in the Brazeal Auditorium on the Wadley Campus.
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Activities: 8:30 am-12:00 pm CST
Click here to register for the June 26 Bison Bound Event on the Wadley Campus
Wadley Campus Map
Opelika Campus -
Session 1: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - Morning Session -
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Check in begins: 8:00 am CST in the Southern Room in the Business and Technology Center on the Opelika Campus.
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Activities: 8:30 am-12:00 pm CST
Click here to register for the July 8 Morning Session on the Opelika Campus
Session 2: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - Afternoon Session -
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Check in begins: 1:00 pm CST in the Southern Room in the Business and Technology Center on the Opelika Campus.
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Activities: 1:30 pm-5:00 pm CST
Click here to register for the July 8 Afternoon Session on the Opelika Campus
Session 3: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Morning Session
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Check in begins: 8:00 am CST in the Southern Room in the Business and Technology Center on the Opelika Campus.
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Activities: 8:30 am-12:00 pm CST
Click here to register for the July 9 Morning Session on the Opelika Campus
Session 4: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Afternoon Session
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Check in begins: 1:00 pm CST in the Southern Room in the Business and Technology Center on the Opelika Campus.
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Activities: 1:30 pm-5:00 pm CST
Click here to register for the July 10 Afternoon Session on the Opelika Campus
Session 5: Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Morning Session
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Check in begins: 8:00 am CST in the Southern Room in the Business and Technology Center on the Opelika Campus.
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Activities: 8:30 am-12:00 pm CST
Click here to register for the July 10 Morning Session on the Opelika Campus
Session 6: Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Afternoon Session
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Check in begins: 1:00 pm CST in the Southern Room in the Business and Technology Center on the Opelika Campus.
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Activities: 1:30 am-5:00 pm CST