Returning Students
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Returning students, welcome back!
Pick up where you left off, or come back for a second bachelor's degree. SIU is recognized for diversity, friendliness, and accessibility as well as for research and intellectual achievement.
Students who remain in good academic standing may interrupt their studies for up to two years and still be considered a continuing student eligible to register for classes without a need for readmission.
If you have previously attended SIU, we have your original records and your SIU work on
Former students who last attended SIU more than two years ago will need to apply to SIU in addition to sending an official transcript from each college attended since leaving SIU.
We will re-admit you if you left SIU in good standing with a C average and if you have an overall C average (2.0 on a 4.0=A scale), by our calculation, for any work attempted since leaving SIU. Re-entry students may not automatically qualify for direct entry into a program that requires additional materials and/or screening.
Please send college transcripts to:
Transfer Student Services
MC 4725
1263 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
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