Academic Policies

Application and Admission Information

Graduate Programs

Detailed Admissions information can be found at Graduate and International Admissions and the SIUE Admissions Policy.

Prospective students can apply for admission in classified or unclassified status. Classified students are those admitted to a specific master s, doctoral, or specialist degree program; unclassified students are those who wish to enroll in graduate level courses but are not seeking a degree. All applicants, whether or not they are seeking a degree, must present evidence that they hold a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution. All students entering the University who were born on or after January 1, 1957, are required to provide Health Service with a completed Immunization Record Form and proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus/diphtheria. This requirement is in compliance with legislation enacted by the State of Illinois.

Application for admission to a degree program is a two-part process. Only after the prospective student has been admitted to Graduate School will the department of the intended degree major review the admissions file. The applicant should consult the academic unit offering the program for information on specific departmental application deadlines and program admission requirements. Some academic units may require the submission of test scores, personal interviews, personal history information, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or auditions. Applicants assume full responsibility for supplying any credentials or data required for admission.

The following policies and standards are applicable to graduate students. Professional students in Pharmacy and in Dental Medicine should consult those school s policies and procedures.

Although it is the student s responsibility to understand all policies and standards, some of the most frequently used policies are highlighted below.

University Policies for Graduate Students

Graduate Student Course Loads (1L1) The policy defines full-time, ¾ time, half-time, and less than half-time enrollment for fall, spring, and summer as well as minimums for graduate students with an assistantships.

Graduate Degree Retention Policy (1L2) Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher while enrolled.

Teaching Responsibilities Assigned to Graduate Students (1L4) Students with teaching responsibilities must demonstrate English fluency.

Policy on Graduate Student Matriculation, Advisement, Instruction, Evaluation and Assistantships (1L6) This policy provides information on student conduct and grievance, matriculation, advisement, instruction, evaluation and assistantships.

Master s and Doctoral Degree Culminating Projects (1L8) This policy explains the appropriate steps and approvals that must occur for culminating projects to be complete.

Second Majors, Specializations, and Degrees for Graduate Students (1L12) This policy explains the requirements of earning a second major, specialization, or degree for graduate students.

Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master's Certificate Policy (1L14) The policy explains post-baccalaureate and postmaster's certificate requirements. Graduate Student Continuous Enrollment Policy (1L16) Students are required to maintain enrollment each semester until all degree requirements are met.

University Policies for all Students

The following policies pertain to all faculty, staff, and students at SIUE. Students should be familiar with all policies. Listed below are the most relevant policies to graduate students.

Chapter 1 of the Policies and Procedures explains academic affairs policies, regulations, and procedures.

Chapter 1 C explain withdrawing from classes, prerequisites, and auditing. Chapter 1 F explain graduation (transfer credit, degree requirements, and second majors) and commencement. Chapter 1 I explain plagiarism and class attendance. Chapter 1 J explain grading, repeating courses, and incomplete grades.

Chapter 3 of the Policies and Procedures explains student affairs and services policies, regulations, and procedures. Chapter 3 A explains residency. Chapter 3 C explains student rights and conduct.

Chapter 4 of the Policies and Procedures explains student fee/charge and financial assistance polices, regulations, and procedures. Chapter 4 A explains financial aid. Chapter 4 B explains student employment. Chapter 4 C explains student fees. Chapter 4 D - explains tuition. Chapter 4 F explains tuition waivers.

Additional Policy Information

Graduate Courses

Graduate students may take 600-, 500- and certain designated 400-level courses. At least one half of a student s program of study must be completed with 500-level courses. Students may earn graduate credit in 400-level courses only in 400-level courses that are designated as being available for graduate