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SIU Carbondale
425 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901 - (618)536-4405
admissions@siu.edu
Boundless
There's more to you than you know.
"As a premed, I’m usually in a lecture hall or lab. But the honors courses have given me a chance to explore new sides of my self and do stuff I don’t ordinarily do—like reading Greek tragedies and acting in them."
Boundless
Discover your aptitude.
"I was a construction worker—I never thought I would go to college. Then I was paralyzed in a car wreck. At SIU I’ve been in in three different honor societies. And there’s no place I can’t go on campus."
Boundless
Find your American dream.
"Now I’m getting a really good, affordable education in a great college town. And with my Green Scholarship, I can really focus on my classes."
Boundless
Put your motivation in high gear.
"Before I came to SIU, I didn’t realize I could succeed. Then my one professor helped me write up an undergraduate research proposal, and I was selected to do research as a sophomore. This just doesn’t happen other places."
Boundless
Proceed directly to go.
"I was in the Marine Corps for four years. After I was discharged, I stopped in at the veterans center on campus. They took care of everything—application, GI benefits, registering—and I was admitted the same day. "
The best of both worlds
With all the brains of a nationally ranked research university and all the heart of a small college, SIU is where you want to be.
You’ll find the hands-on opportunities, top-ranked programs, and indispensable resources you need to develop intellectually and professionally. And a collaborative, supportive community that enables you to thrive. Plus, a serene wooded campus.
Southern Illinois University in Carbondale is the quintessential college environment. It offers everything you need plus some things you never considered before. The experience forms around you. So let’s get started.
WE WANT TO MEET YOU
Let's talk about what you're looking for and how SIU can deliver.
ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE
Tours, chats and info to help you understand the full Saluki experience.
Friday, July 19, 2013
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT
Meet one-on-one to get specific answers and details related to your interests.
Every MON-FRI
SIU on the Road
We will be visiting a town near you. Come say hello.
September 2013 - April 2014
Electronic Publications
You don't have to attend an event to pick up a view book.
Students admitted for fall 2013, spring 2014, and summer 2014 should view the new Welcome Kit.
Sign up to show up
SIU will be at the regional Illinois Collegiate Expo. How about you?
Freshman Application Deadlines
Apply by May 1 to enroll Summer 13
Apply by May 1 to enroll Fall 13
Apply by Dec 1 to enroll Spring 14
Applications submitted beyond deadlines will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Special Reminder
Are you a Southern Star? If so, you may qualify for a special tuition discount. Learn more.
There are more than 400 Registered Student Organizations.
Some are affiliated with your major, some with your career goals and some are purely for fun.
Going Places
Reap what you sow
"I took advantage of the extras that make a resume stand out—student council, Alpha Kappa Psi, American Marketing Association, internships—and networked with other campus leaders. So at graduation, a marketing career was waiting for me at John Deere.”
~Allison Niendek '08
Marketing
For the love of the game
"I wouldn’t be the sports reporter at WSIL-TV without my experience on River Region Evening Edition. SIU taught me to jump in and get your hands dirty to really learn the craft. I practiced how to put together a story and correctly shoot the camera. Now I’m nostalgic when I cover Saluki Athletics.”
~Bret Beherns '10
Radio/TV
Tough love
“SIU made it easy for me to earn my degree through an off-campus military program. I remember one teacher in particular: Mrs. Thiesse. She was intimidating and tough at first. But now I have confidence when I write or present, which is essential in pharmaceutical sales.”
~Amber Menninger '06
Healthcare Management
Return on investment
“Every day at Deloitte and Touche, I draw on what I learned in my undergrad and masters programs at SIU. Beyond knowledge specific to my field, I have the leadership skills and drive to make informed decisions. I believe my mentors and faculty instilled that in me.”
~Fresnel Houecande '08, '10
Accountancy
Success by design
“When I was at SIU, I had an idea to help students swap their used textbooks—without cost. Professors connected me to the right resources to bring my idea to life. Now I’ve launched my own website.”
~Patrick Wells '08
Graphic Design