Freshman Admissions Requirements
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To be considered, you must submit:
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:
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.
Homeschool students must submit official transcripts. Partial transcripts for admission purposes can be submitted via email by the homeschool organization or teaching parent. Final homeschool transcripts must be submitted by the homeschool organization or teaching parents in a sealed envelope through the mail.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.
Mail High School Transcripts to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Mail Code 4710
1263 Lincoln Drive
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
Mail College Transcripts to:
Articulation and Evaluation
Mail Code 4725
1263 Lincoln Drive
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901