Parents and Family

For Salukis, family comes first. whether it is our fellow students or their families at home, we know how important those connections are. That is why we support our students in the classroom and out, why we keep the lines of communication open, and why we celebrate our triumphs.

Welcome to the Saluki family.

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Visiting SIU

Come to Carbondale to get a feel for the university. Get a look at the beautiful campus and top-notch facilities.

Get Ready For the Fall Semester

Dawg Days is a four-day, three-night retreat for new students giving them an opportunity to have fun, make friends and learn more about life at SIU!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Resources for new students

Applying to SIU

Now that you’ve seen what we have to offer, let’s take the next step.

To be considered for admission, a student must submit (see the Freshman Application Checklist for more details):

A completed application for admission
A $40 non-refundable application fee
Current, official transcripts from each high school and college attended

After your student is accepted

Congratulations, you’re part of the Saluki family! You have taken the steps to get here, and now, we have just a few more important things to do.

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO) is a one-day program for new SIU students and their families. NSO will fill you in on all of the details of getting your student ready for college life.

University Housing

It's important that your student act as early as possible. University Housing will assist in your students transition to their new home at SIU.

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