High School Students | Undergraduate Admissions | SIU

Southern Illinois University admits freshman applicants who have graduated from high school. We do make exceptions for students participating in our High School Concurrent Enrollment program and for those who have earned the G.E.D.

You should apply well in advance of the term you want to attend. To get your application on the priority review list, all application materials are due by December 1.

We have a few programs that require additional materials or screening so make sure you check.  Here are our freshman admission requirements.

At SIU, we don’t let obstacles stand in your way. Find out more about admission for undocumented students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Freshman application checklist

To be considered, you must submit:

• A completed application for admission.
• A $40 non-refundable application fee. Fees may be waived for students who meet certain income levels. See your high school guidance counselor for details.
• Current, official transcripts from each high school and college you’ve attended. All transcripts must be issued within the last 30 days and be contained in official sealed envelopes or sent through an electronic transcript system. A final high school transcript will be required upon graduation and completion of all high school course work.

Applications will be eligible for automatic admission if they are on track to complete the high school course pattern requirements and meet one of the following criteria:

• A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75/4.0.
• A ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class.
• A test score equivalent to a 23 ACT or 1130 SAT.

Undergraduate students who do not meet one of the three criteria above will be reviewed for admission under a holistic review process. Certain academic programs may continue to have additional admission requirements.

Additional Requirements

An additional step or screening process is required for certain programs. Requirements for direct entry into some programs exceed university admission requirements. Please be sure to read the Special Conditions section.