no bounds

Southern IllInoIS unIverSIty C a r b o n da l e

2013 – 2014

no bounds

We’ll give you access to everything you need to make your college experience challenging, exciting, and completely your own.

We’ll connect you with faculty mentors who will not only recognize your strengths, but will connect you with opportunities that fit them. We’ll ramp up your academic career with the Saluki First Year Program to ensure that your transition to college life is as smooth as possible. And all along the way, we’ll offer the active support you need to take your education as far as you want.

This viewbook will begin to show you how SIU can help. You’ll understand how the connections here on campus can shape your academic experience and your life beyond. You’ll see that SIU is a place where first-generation students quickly feel at home (page 6). Where belonging to groups really ensures academic success (page 10). We’ll help you get started with the admissions and financial aid process on page 26. Because we believe our support should begin before you even enroll.

We SHAPe THOSe WHO SHAPe THe FUTURe.

research university. small college.

What you’ll find:The SIU experience: 4 » Brock: Undergrad Research 6 » Emily: Student Support 8 » Our Backyard: Carbondale and the Region 10 » Marcus: Student Leadership and Organizations 14 » Our Digital Campus 18 » Alexis: Honors and Opportunities 22 » Student Life and ActivitiesImportant details: 12 » Range of Majors 16 » The Colleges of SIU Overview 20 » Fast Facts 24 » Student Advising ServicesNext steps: 26 » Admissions and Financial Aid 28 » Visiting Campus

nationally ranKeD. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ranks SIU among the top 5 percent of all U.S. higher education institutions for research.

all the brains of a nationally ranKeD all the heart of a

What does it mean to be a nationally ranked research university? It’s having the facilities, faculty, and commitment to invest in innovations that improve the quality of life. But we think it doesn’t mean much without mentorship that instills those values in the next generation. And we found the perfect balance of teaching and research—without compromising on either. You can see it in our faculty’s determination to pursue their passions and remain a transformative force in their students’ lives. So whether you know exactly what you want from a university or you’re still looking for the right environment to unearth your potential, we invite you to experience an education where big things are always within reach. And where you will know no bounds.

to maKe surenothing is in yours.

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We’ve made it our mission to dismantle anything that comes between people and discovery. Whether those barriers are physical, personal, or financial, we’ll do the hard work to break them down to ensure

that each student has every opportunity. However big your plans, wherever your ambitions lie, we’ll help you realize them. This is not new. We were built on a foundation of access for the underserved, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who ever wondered how far their drive could take them. And it’s why whenever anyone asks a Saluki “What’s stopping you?” the answer will always be “Nothing.”

Top Tier*.We are a nationally ranked, top-tier research institution. in every way, we’ve earned that distinction. our faculty are published experts who are active in their fields. our alums are accomplished entrepreneurs. as a university, we’ve generated patents and offered businesses the innovations they need to grow.

Brock was an Illinois State Scholar and the vale­dictorian of his graduating class in Waltonville. He held just about every leadership position available and received awards for trigonometry, anatomy, physiology, and leadership. He always knew that he’d do well in college. He just didn’t know if he’d be able to find a university that shared his drive.

“I’ve found a place that has the perfect combination of accessi­bility and opportunity,” says Brock. “I’ve travelled to Taiwan to represent the University Honors Program. I’m working closely with my faculty mentor on genetic research with far­reaching impact. I’m also building my resume, gaining invaluable experi­ence, and getting a head start on an M.D. in oncology. And I get to do all of this as a sophomore.”

but we’re also defining the nationally ranked research institution experience in a new way. We’ve made huge investments and expanded our research focus—without losing our connection to mentorship and teaching. because we think that nothing should come between people and discovery, and top-tier should also be hands-on.

siu research

the shareD thrill of Discovery.It’s not limited to any one college or depart-ment. It cuts across the entire university. It’s a shared value to expand knowledge and pursue passions wherever they lead. Some of our break-throughs:

big science. SIU is home to the Consortium for Embedded Systems, the only National Science Foundation-funded national consortium of electron-ics research. Embedded systems use microprocessors small and light enough to attach to butter-flies to study their movements.

auDitory visionary. Dr. Kathleen Campbell has invented a drug that essentially restores hearing and helps cancer patients tolerate chemo treatments. It is the first drug patented at SIU to make it to Phase III testing—the final level of clinical trials before it can be made available to the public.

into the WilD. Wildlife managers in India are relying on the expertise of Clay Nielsen, a professor in our Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, as they look for ways to protect local villagers from tigers. And vice versa.

brocK, sophomoreWaltonville, ilpre-meD

* We were placed among Tier 1 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report 2012.

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Hands on.Hands on.

by interactions.

We’re POWereD

Welcome. it’s something our students feel almost immediately the first time they step on campus. it’s a

connectedness fueled by the shared thrill of discovery and deep respect for community. it comes through in

everyday interactions—from unsolicited help on move-in day to

intense, collaborative research throughout the year.

Emily knew that SIU was a public research institution. But the spirit of collaboration was not something she expected. “I graduated from a class of 200,” she recalls, “I thought ‘I’m just going to be one little person on this huge campus.’ Though I was uncer­tain about the experience, I knew I wanted to be active. So I enrolled just hoping for the best. And that’s exactly what I got.

“Professors were so helpful—they really cared about me. They said ‘Here’s what’s out there and what you can do.’ I was encouraged to become a Research Rookie—a program designed to get first­year students acquainted with research (srrp.siu.edu)—and, ultimately, present my work. Which led to my research as a sophomore on ways to disrupt gang activity—something that will help me pursue a career in the FBI. That’s how it is: one thing always leads to another—every interaction builds to something bigger and better.”

emily, sophomorelincoln, ilcriminology & criminal Justice

We support our students just as much as we challenge them. through our saluki first year program, you’ll come in contact with the extensive support network on campus. our faculty can find your strengths and help develop them. and career services will help you navigate your chosen field while you’re here and after you graduate. it’s how we connect what’s in you with what’s in the world.

siu stuDent services

We’ve got your bacK. Once you’re a Saluki, you join a supportive network.

saluKi cares. Our faculty and staff care about your welfare; no issue is too big or too small—anything that’s a concern to you is a concern to all of us. salukicares.siu.edu

university college. With unmatched cross-departmental collaboration, this program—which includes Saluki First Year—connects you with events, programs, and services to keep you fully engaged in your SIU experience. firstyear.siu.edu

Writing center. Papers will need to be written. By you. But no worries, we help everyone develop professor-pleasing and employer-grabbing communica-tion skills. write.siu.edu

career services. Job fairs, mock interviews, and resume critiques. careerservices.siu.edu

Opportunities are literally everywhere on campus. Emily was a regular in the Rec Center when she mentioned that she’d like to be involved. The staff picked up on her request and sent her to get certified the following week. And soon she was a fitness instructor leading the Turbo Kick® class.9 10

BY INTERACTIONS. BY INTERACTIONS.

Every year Carbondale hosts the

bigmuddyfilm.com

Big Muddy Film Festival.

humility has a place—just not here. We’re not ashamed to admit that our campus, carbondale, and the region are just absolutely gorgeous. of course, these two pages can’t do it justice. the only way to really experience it is to step into it. breathe the air. tap into the natural energy that has inspired and recharged salukis for generations. schedule a visit (page 28) and see it yourself.

almost 58% of neW freshmen are from the chicago area.

We are home to international stuDents from more than 95 countries.

missouri senDs us more stuDents, folloWeD by california, than any other state in the nation eXcept illinois. We’re Just tWo hours from st. louis.

garDen of the goDs. Just one of many stuDy breaK escapes (liKe giant city anD 14 other state parKs minutes from campus).

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Marcus is a people person. And as former student body president, he represented 16,000 of them. “I’m in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts studying marketing and communications with a focus on PR and advertising,” says Marcus. “But it’s my time outside the classroom that has really given me added perspective and appreciation for different points of view.

“I’ve been involved with almost every student event on some level. And that experience has been invaluable. I was able to see student life in ways that no one else can. It’s a collection of cultures. I’ve actually learned some Farsi. It’s a network of future business leaders. It’s an army of advocates who mobilize to do the good work that needs to be done. It’s also the perfect preparation for my career— student life has taught me how to bring people together.”

siu students want more from a university than life in a classroom. they want experiences that can take them as far as they want to go. We know that more employers are looking at what students have done outside the classroom as much as what they’ve accomplished inside. they want to see who is challenging themselves and who is pursuing their passion as well as a degree.

initiativesiu stuDent organizations

enhance your acaDemic eXperience.Everyone knows that when you get involved you boost your GPA and your chances of graduating on time. From academic organiza-tions to interest- and identity-based clubs, SIU has one of the most inclusive, eclectic campuses in the state.

getinvolved.siu.edu

rewarded.rewarded.

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being involved has a huge impact on academic success. and siu has more than 400 student-led organizations to make that happen. it’s easy to find a club or start one. it’s almost inevitable. you’ll begin to make connections and eventually, those connections build to big things—like everything else at siu.

range of maJors

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Key * Teacher certification

program available

** Associate’s degree program; can lead toward a bachelor’s degree or third-year specialization beyond associate’s

*** Offered off-campus only

maJorsAccountingAfricana StudiesAgribusiness EconomicsAgricultural Systems & EducationAgriculture CommunicationsAgricultural EducationAgricultural Systems Technology ManagementAgriculture Production ManagementFood & Process Engineering Technology General Agriculture

Animal ScienceEquine ScienceProductionScience & Pre-Veterinary

AnthropologyArchitectural StudiesArt*Art HistoryCeramicsCommunication DesignDrawingGeneral StudioGlassIndustrial Design

MetalsmithingPaintingPrintmakingSculpture

Automotive TechnologyAviation Flight**Aviation ManagementAviation TechnologiesAircraft MaintenanceAviation ElectronicsHelicopter Maintenance

Biological Sciences*Biomedical ScienceEcology

Business & Administration***Business EconomicsChemistryAmerican Chemical Society CertificationBiochemistryBusinessComprehensive ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryForensic Chemistry

Cinema & PhotographyCinemaPhotography

Civil Engineering Environmental EngineeringClassicsCommunication Disorders & Sciences*Computer & Electrical Engineering (dual degree)Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminology & Criminal Justice Crop, Soil & Environmental ManagementCrop Production & ManagementSoil ScienceDental HygieneDesignGeneral Design

Early Childhood*Child & Family ServicesPreschool/Primary

EconomicsFinancial EconomicsGeneral EconomicsInternational EconomicsLaw Economics

Electrical EngineeringElectronic Systems TechnologiesElectronics Management

Elementary Education*Engineering TechnologyElectrical Engineering

English*Creative WritingLiteraturePre-Professional

Exercise ScienceExploratory Student AdvisementFashion Design & MerchandisingFashion DesignFashion MerchandisingFashion Stylist

FinanceFinancial InstitutionsFinancial ManagementInvestments

Fire Service Management***Foreign Language & International TradeChineseFrenchGermanJapaneseSpanish

ForestryForest HydrologyForest Recreation & Park ManagementForest Resources ManagementUrban Forest ManagementWildlife Habitat Management & Conservation

French*International Public Service

Geography & Environmental ResourcesClimate & Water ResourcesEnvironmental SustainabilityGeographic Information Science

GeologyEnvironmental GeologyGeophysicsResource Geology

German Studies*International Public Service

Health Care ManagementHealth Education*Community Health Education

History*HorticultureLandscape HorticultureProduction HorticultureTurf Management

Hospitality & Tourism AdministrationEvent Planning & ManagementFood Service ManagementLodging ManagementTourism ManagementHuman Nutrition & DieteticsIndustrial TechnologyManufacturing Technology

Information Systems TechnologiesInterior DesignInternational StudiesAfrica & the Middle EastAsia & the South PacificEuropeLatin America & the Caribbean

JournalismAdvertising/Integrated Marketing CommunicationsNew Media News ProductionNews–EditorialPhotojournalismSports Media

LinguisticsEnglish as a New Language

ManagementEntrepreneurshipGlobal E-BusinessManagement of Health Care EnterprisesPersonnel ManagementSupply Chain Management

MarketingMathematics*Mechanical EngineeringMicrobiologyMining EngineeringGeological Engineering

Mortuary Science & Funeral ServiceMusic*Liberal Arts–MusicMusic BusinessMusic EducationMusic Theory–CompositionPerformance–GuitarPerformance–InstrumentalPerformance–KeyboardPerformance–VoicePiano PedagogyStudio Jazz Performance

Musical TheaterParalegal StudiesPre-Law

PhilosophyPre-Law

Physical Education*Physical Therapist Assistant**PhysicsBiomedical PhysicsComputational PhysicsMaterials & Nanophysics

PhysiologyPlant BiologyEcologyMolecular & Biochemical PhysiologySystematics & Biodiversity

Political ScienceInternational AffairsPre-LawPublic ServicePsychology

Radio,Television & Digital MediaDigital Media Arts & AnimationElectronic JournalismElectronic Sports MediaMedia IndustriesProduction–Radio/Audio, TV/VideoRadiologic SciencesDiagnostic Medical UltrasoundEducation & ManagementMagnetic Resonance Imaging/ Computed TomographyRadiation Therapy Technology

RecreationLeisure Services ManagementOutdoor Recreation Leadership & ManagementTherapeutic Recreation

Rehabilitation ServicesSocial Science*Social WorkSociologySpanish*International Public Service

Special Education*Speech CommunicationIntercultural CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational CommunicationPerformance StudiesPersuasive CommunicationPublic Relations

Sport AdministrationTechnical Resource ManagementHealth & Safety ManagementProfessional Construction Management

TheaterUniversity StudiesWorkforce Education & DevelopmentBusiness, Marketing & Computer Education*Career & Technical Education*Education, Training & DevelopmentFamily & Consumer Sciences*Health Careers*Technology Education*

ZoologyAnimal BiologyEnvironmental BiologyFisheries BiologyPre-Veterinary MedicineWildlife Biology

pre-professional programs, non-Degree programsExploratory Student Advisement Pre-ChiropracticPre-DentistryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-NursingPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical TherapyPre–Physician AssistantPre-PodiatryPre-Veterinary Medicine

rotcAerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)Army Military Science (Army ROTC)

minors (Most majors are also available as a minor)

Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)Air Traffic ControlAircraft Product SupportAirport Management & PlanningAmerican StudiesAnimationAquaticsArmy Military Science (Army ROTC)Asian StudiesChild & Family Services

ChineseClassical CivilizationCoachingDanceEast Asian CivilizationEnvironmental StudiesEquine StudiesForensic ScienceGISGlobal StudiesGreekJapaneseKinesiologyLatinLatino & Latin American StudiesMuseum StudiesNative American StudiesPeace StudiesPhotographyRussianSustainabilityTelevision StudiesVisual & Screen CulturesWomen, Gender & Sexuality Studies

revolutionizing the student experience.

What it all means:you will be part of a more connected, more alert, and more active community than any other class in SIU’s history. You will have an entirely integrated campus experience in and out of the classroom. You’ll be able to• stream campus events• get involved with

student organizations• receive safety alerts• download your textbooks• save money on textbooks

and a desktop PC• register for classes• videoconference with

classmates and professors• post to Facebook, YouTube,

Twitter, and all of your social media channels

• manage your time right down to knowing the moment a washing machine becomes available

We’re giving students much more than a tablet Pc.

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Imagine never having to carry textbooks, highlighting portions of an e-text with a few taps, texting your selection to the professor to get more insight, videoconferencing with researchers, having all the tools of the computer lab right there in your bag. Imagine a campus with no boundaries. We did. And then we partnered with Microsoft, Dell, Intel, and Internet2 (which is providing an e-textbook portal) to make it happen.

It’s part of our mission to make sure that students have access to everything they need to reach their true, fullest potential by creating a truly digital campus experience. Every first-year student will be given a free Dell Latitude 10 tablet, preloaded with Microsoft Office software and mobile apps that will make time management much less challenging and open up countless opportunities to enhance your Saluki experience.

revolutionizing the student experience.

we arerevolutionizing the student experience.

first of its KinD. We are one of the first Tier 1 public research institutions to launch a large-scale tablet initiative. And we are the first university to partner with Dell to bring a completely new educational experience to higher education.admissions.siu.edu/tablet

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one Destination.

for every Journeycollege of agricultural sciencesThe agricultural heart of the Midwest is our classroom. Our programs prepare students to work in agribusiness, public policy, and environmental agencies. We use a 2,000-acre, on-campus farm to offer the best in traditional agricultural education. But we don’t stop there. We’ve expanded our programs to include nutrition and health, the production of specialty crops, tourism, and the protection and enhancement of the environment.

Philanthropist Howard Buffett is investing $7 million in our researchers to find efficient and sustainable ways to feed the world, help growers, and protect the environment. coas.siu.edu

college of applieD sciences anD artsWe’ve helped elevate the University to a Carnegie Research 1 institution by answering the demand for an educated workforce in the southern Illinois region and beyond. By maintaining strong ties with business and industry. And by connecting enthusiastic students with expert faculty and research opportunities as early as their first semester.

Our brand-new, state-of-the-art Transportation Education Center is home to our nationally recognized automotive and aviation programs.

asa.siu.edu

college of businessWe believe that the best businesses have both ingenuity and integrity. And the new model is built from equal parts individualistic entrepreneurs and collaborative team players. So we give our students access to the latest technology including The Burnell D. Kraft Trading Floor, which provides real-time simulation of commodities and financial trading. We connect them with faculty who are world-class researchers and leaders. And when they graduate, they tap into an alumni network of 20,000 who actively improve their communities and their boardrooms.

We are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—which means we are in the top 5 percent of business schools worldwide. business.siu.edu

college of eDucation anD human servicesWe’re meeting the demand for collaborative problem-solvers, more effective communicators, and champions of culture and knowledge. We prepare the next generation of leadership in every sector—public, private, nonprofit. And the result is not only better outcomes for our alums but a better society for everyone.

Six of our programs have been ranked in the Top 100 in the country, including Rehabilitation Counseling (ranked 6th).ehs.siu.edu

college of engineeringOf the top 10 income-generating careers in the country, seven contain the word “engineering.” And we prepare our graduates to be the very best in their fields. Our college comprises five departments: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes, and Mining and Mineral Resources Engineering. Each department offers a level of access to the best minds from around the world as well as the best facilities in the state.

Engineering students don’t just build Formula-style racecars, moonbuggies, and robots, they compete—and win—in national competitions.engineering.siu.edu

the colleges of southern illinois universitycollege of liberal artsIt’s hard to encapsulate this college in one tidy paragraph. Every story and experience is as individual as the students pursuing degrees. With academic departments offering majors and minors in the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences, the College of Liberal Arts offers disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies that foster learning, effective communication, career success, and a broadly informed and critically thoughtful citizenry.

Two of the top honors for faculty,

the Scholar Excellence Award and the Teaching Excellence Award, went to liberal arts faculty in 2012. cola.siu.edu

college of mass communication anD meDia artsWe are recognized and respected across all media.WSIU Public Broadcasting operates Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television stations and National Public Radio (NPR) radio stations. The annual Big Muddy Film Festival is an international event. The Daily Egyptian, one of the premiere daily college newspapers in the country, began in 1916. The Global Media Research Center fosters ongoing interaction between academic research and both creative and professional media practice.

The all-student crew of

alt.news 26:46 is a consistent trendsetter in collegiate television, earning six National College Television Awards and 30 regional Emmy®s in 14 years. mcma.siu.edu

college of scienceWe are literally building the future. Since 2000, over 40 new faculty have been added, bringing with them new energy and enthusiasm. We’ve introduced several new patents and patent applications to give the next generation alternative fuels and nano-materials. Every year, we appear in over 300 peer-reviewed publications in respected journals. And we’ve demonstrated a fivefold increase in external grant awards from $2M/yr in 2002 to $11M/yr in 2008. For our new students this means a greater experience, eye contact with respected experts, and academics with momentum.

In the last three years, four of our science majors were named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team, including a member of the prestigious First Team. science.siu.edu

school of laWA legal education at Southern Illinois University School of Law is shaped by what we value: students, teaching, scholarship, service, and community. We provide a rigorous, high-value legal education that prepares our students for the challenges of a 21st-century legal career. Our curriculum equips students for a career in any environment—from a legal aid office to a large urban law firm, from a corporate board room to a government agency—and our low tuition rates free them to go wherever their dreams might take them.

The School of Law has more than 80 alumni who are or have served as judges in either state or federal judiciaries. law.siu.edu

school of meDicineWe offer the perfect springboard into any health career. The Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program (MEDPREP) is a department of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. It was founded in 1972 to provide broader access to health professions schools for educationally and economically disadvantaged students. Every year we enroll highly motivated students into this intensive, supportive program. And we watch dreams come into focus.

The journal Annals of Internal Medicine named the School of Medicine one of the top 15 medical schools in the nation for social mission.siumed.edu/medprep

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our honors community is overflowing with students who bring equal amounts of accomplishment and ambition. being part of that community means that you will work closely with mentors in intense, small-class settings. you can take advantage of opportunities to represent siu at universities around the world. you’ll be able to build on your momentum—and have a level of access you won’t find anywhere else.

Alexis just had to be in the world—in order to save it. “I grew up outdoors,” recalls Alexis. “Before I knew it as a complex web of ecosystems, it was just nature to me. And I loved it. But it wasn’t until I went scuba diving in Mexico and saw the most beautiful coral reefs littered with plastic cups that I knew I had to take a stronger role to give it a fighting chance. So I enrolled at SIU and prepared for research.

“I thought research meant being locked in a lab. But I was offered an opportunity through the Honors Program to participate in research my freshman year. It was incredible. I was able to dive in and study small mammals where they live. It also opened a lot of doors for me and highlighted the importance of research in conser­vation. Right now I’m helping to expand the aquaculture industry before I go off to my internship at the Whale Center and then on to my master’s in marine biology. SIU has offered me possibilities that I never thought possible.”

We create possibilities.

We offer research opportunities as early as freshman year—students often present at national conferences and are published alongside faculty experts in respected journals. We keep the doors open to some of the best facilities in the country so that when students burn the midnight oil, they’re fueling their careers. We’ve designed the academic experience around the idea that there’s no such thing as too ambitious.

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eXcel everyWhere.As much as you’ll love it, at some point you will leave SIU. We want to be sure you have all the tools you’ll need when you do. If you’re part of our honors program, getting those opportuni-ties to go deeper into your field will be almost automatic. You’ll have a faculty advisor to help you make the best choices for your career goals. You’ll be invited to participate in special research projects or travel opportunities. But even if you’re not in the Honors Program, there are still plenty of ways to find experiences beyond the classroom.REACH Undergrad Research Grants: reach.siu.edu

Study Abroad: ips.siu.edu/sa

Internships: careerservices.siu.edu

And students seize them.

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SIU at a glance

alumni:More than 245,000 strong.80% employed full time within 12 months after graduation. 95% were “very satisfied” with their SIU experience, based on the SIUC Survey of Graduates after Graduation.92% of students are satisfied with their degrees.

ranKings:Carnegie-rated Research University/High Research Activity institution.

Top 4% of higher ed institutions, by the National Science Foundation.

Tier 1 of “Top Public Universities, National Universities” in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2012.”Best in the nation for the number of African American students earning a bachelor’s degree in education according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

College of Business is among only 5% of business schools worldwide accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.Named in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2013 Edition as an institution that demonstrates a notable commitment to sustainability.

faculty:Published in nearly 10,000 journal articles, 700 books, and 2,000 book chapters since 2003. 88% have the terminal degree in their field. Number of patents awarded since 1971: 7496% of our faculty are full-time teaching and research professionals.

acaDemics:200+ majors, minors, and specializations 8 colleges2 professional schools: Law and Medicine173 of SIU’s more than 400 registered student organizations are academics-focused.

scholarships:Nearly 85% of students receive some form of financial aid. $10.4 million in scholarships awarded each year.We offer scholarships based on holistic review, with SAT scores of 1090 or ACT scores of 24 and above.Chancellor’s Scholars receive full tuition, fees, and room and board for all four years, a value of $86,480.

facilities:The Student Recreation Center is the energized hub on campus. reccenter.siu.edu 15,000-seat Saluki Stadium—opened in 2010—is the centerpiece of Saluki Way. Morris Library was completely renovated and updated in 2009. lib.siu.eduThe New Media Center (NMC) keeps SIU at the forefront of digital media and animation. Our automotive technologies and aviation programs have a brand-new, 200,000-square-foot-plus Transportation Education Center to call home.There are over 280,000 square feet of arts facilities, including a glass-blowing studio, a theater, and practice rooms.The Student Services Building: 4 stories and 129,263 square feet of space dedicated to making sure all the support you need is within reach.

stuDents:14,130 undergrads from all 50 states and 95 foreign countries.30% of undergrads are minority students.4,023 graduate students are working toward their master’s, PhD, law, or medical degrees.

size:Over 85% of classes have fewer than 30 students.59% of classes have 19 students or fewer.Student to faculty ratio: 15:1

costs (in state):Tuition and fees: $12,093 Housing + meals: $9,527 Books and supplies: $1,100Other living expenses: $2,689Total: $25,409

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We are salukis. that’s not just a name. it’s a belief that we’re all capable of

big things, and we’re all in this together. it’s a shared set of high expectations—what we expect

from ourselves as well as each other. it’s a network of support on and off the

field. it’s an answer to a challenge. it’s kicking down barriers while building a

stronger world.

saluKi athletics. We compete in Division I in the following sports, and our student-athletes are among the best in the nation: Men’s:BaseballBasketballCross CountryFootballGolfSwimmingTennis Track & Field

Women’s:BasketballCross CountryGolfSoftballSwimmingTennis Track & FieldVolleyball

you can feel the saluki spirit all throughout campus. it lives on in the passionate performances of our theatre

productions. it energizes students in our rec center and in intramural sports. it inspires art, sparks

debate, and reverberates in carbondale and beyond. We have countless ways to experience it. and 400 ways to stir up some of your own.

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stuDent recreation center. for all the ways to sweat: reccenter.siu.edu

all in. You’re here to become a fully developed individual. To explore every dimension of your personality and interests. And we have everything. Even a Dairy Club.getinvolved.siu.edu

Whether you play Division I, cheer

from the stands, or

find your own way to express it

off the field,

Saluki Pride unites every club and

organization on campus—from Disc

Golf to So Ill Improv Comedy.

one university.

saluki pride

fuels us.

saluki pride

fuels us.

We put stuDents at the center of it all.

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the gateway to the saluki experience. With its expected completion by winter of 2013, the new Student Services Building (SSB) will be the epicenter of student support. Everything from welcoming new students to helping them launch professional careers will be found in this incredible new state-of-the-art facility. Every student club and organization will have an office here, too. So getting involved will be easier than ever. It’s part of our plan to centralize all student services and design the SIU experience around you. Some of the offices to be located in the SSB include:

• Admissions • Financial Aid • Bursar • Career Center

• University College • Student Life and

Intercultural Relations• Transfer Center

services for stuDents With Disabilities.

every stuDent matters. It has been our driving mission to ensure that anyone who has the talent, drive, and desire to improve their lives should also have the chance. And that is especially true with our Disability Support Services. Whether the challenges are emotional, physical, or cognitive, we work hard to provide each student with real, meaningful access to all the resources at SIU. disabilityservices.siu.edu

you’re not alone With the maJor Decision:• Nearly 30 percent of all

students are undecided about a major when they begin college.

• Nearly 80 percent of students change majors at least once during their college careers.

• Most students make a final major decision in the last half of their sophomore year.

eXploratory stuDent aDvisement. When you’re ready to commit to a major, we want to help you make sure it’s the right one. Our expert advisors will partner with you to develop an academic plan that meets your future goals and avoid the setbacks of choosing a major prematurely or switching from one major to another. exploratory.siu.edu

university college advisement sets a whole new standard in academic advising. We’ve placed all of our expert advisors, from every discipline, together in one office and cross-trained them to understand the demands of every major. These advisors are in the best position to find the right academic solutions for our students—even if those majors fall outside the advisor’s college or department. Which means you will be able to weigh your options on a much broader scale. Instead of only looking within your department, you can explore your options across all eight undergraduate colleges—with over 200 majors, you’ll have plenty of choices, and you’re sure to find one that fits your strengths.

beyond academics. University College Advisement also partners with Career Services, connecting you to professional advising right from the start. The coordination with professional advisors will begin in your first year and build as you move through your college years. As you get closer to graduation, you will work with an experienced faculty mentor in your chosen field—giving you the best preparation possible as you move on to grad school or your career.

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We knoW you’ve Worked hard to get ahead. and your hard work matters to us. Based on your achievements, we offer some very competitive scholarships.Typical Test Score Requirements

24+ ACT/1090+ SAT

26+ ACT/1170+ SAT

28+ ACT/1260+ SAT; eligible scholars will be invited to apply.

*The awards listed, as well as many others, are awarded based on a holistic review of a student’s profile. Test score ranges are based on Fall 2013 enrollment and are subject to change. To get a fuller understanding of SIU scholarships go to: scholarships.siu.edu.

Award*

Dean’s Scholars award for freshmen: $4,000–6,000.

The Out-of-State Scholars award provides in-state tuition rates to qualifying out-of-state students. Chancellor’s Scholars award: full tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board for all four years, $86,480 (based on 2013 costs).

Additional Information

This is approximately half the cost of tuition.

All Dean’s Scholars are eligible for the Out-of-State Scholars award.

This will cover the full cost of attending SIU (except books, supplies, and other personal expenses).

hoW to apply for financial aiD:1. Fill out the FAFSA at FAFSA.ed.gov2. Enter our Federal School Code 001758 on the FAFSA

financial aiD options Your financial aid options include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.

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financial aiD DeaDlinecomplete the fafsa after January 1 but before february 15 to receive priority consideration.

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Our support starts here. The college decision is a big one—but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. We’ve broken down the process into a few easy steps.

ADMISSIONS:

apply online. Go to admissions.siu.edu, fill out the form and include a payment of $40. Then send in your high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, as well as your official transcripts from any colleges you’ve attended.

contact us. 1-618-536-4405 or email us: admissions@siu.edu. We’ll get back to you in no time with answers, clarifications, and pointers. When we say we welcome your questions—we mean it. Personal attention is sort of our thing.

fill out the fafsa. It’s free. It’s online (at FAFSA.ed.gov). And it opens up all of your college financing options. Then simply submit it by February 15 for priority consideration.

FINANCIAL AID:

affordability. Our commitment to access extends to our financial aid office. We want to be sure that there are no financial barriers keeping you from earning your degree and when you graduate, you’ll begin your life with as little debt as possible.

That’s why:• Nearly 85 percent of our students receive financial aid.• If you’re from Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, or Tennessee, you’ll pay only what an Illinois resident pays. • Truth in tuition locks in your tuition rate for four consecutive years.

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application checKlist1. Complete an application:

admissions.siu.edu/applynow2. Include a $40 application fee

(nonrefundable)3. Send official high

school transcripts4. Include a copy of ACT

or SAT scores5. Send official transcripts from

any colleges attended

live here.Most of our undergrads live on campus their first year in residence halls, including our Living Learning Communities, reserved for students in similar majors or with similar interests. See all of our housing options. housing.siu.edu

application DeaDlineApply early for the best chance of admission, scholarships, and financial aid.

admissions.siu.edu our priority application date for freshman applications is December 1. the final application deadline is may 1.

transfer stuDent? We’ll work with you to transfer your credit hours. admissions.siu.edu/apply/transfer

more support: Freshman application checklist: admissions.siu.edu/checklist

Admissions requirements: admissions.siu.edu/requirements Earn SIU credit while still in high school:admissions.siu.edu/concurrent

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installment payment plan SIU offers an interest-free monthly payment plan.

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scholarships Scholarships are awarded separately from financial aid and can make a big difference in paying for college. We offer some very generous awards to eligible students.

To understand just how affordable an SIU education can be, see some of our scholarships on page 25.

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college of engineering: cutting-eDge teaching, research

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college of applieD sciences anD arts: hanDs-on learning, creative thinKing

siu arena, completely renovateD in 2010, hosts men’s anD Women’s basKetball.

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Plan a visit. Because there are just some things we can’t describe in the viewbook no matter how hard we try. It goes beyond the way the campus looks. It’s

the feeling students get. The sense that SIU is right for them; when they just

click with our campus. It’s the intangible, indescribable connection that tells them that they’re home.

open house. Get the full Saluki experience. Tour campus and residence halls. Meet with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, and Housing. Attend information sessions. And fill up on info at our information fair.

individualized tours. If you know you’re serious about SIU, have an intense, focused visit that includes meeting with a representative in your academic area of interest. It is important to register well before the day you want to visit, since these appointments are scheduled based solely on your interests.

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