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“I am so glad I transferred to SIUE. I enjoyed my classes and professors, and SIUE provides so many more perks and student resources than my previous university.”

Keagan Mouradian, BFA ’16 Graphic Designer, Lou Fusz/VIP Distributing, St. Louis

Welcome to Now is the time to learn more about what SIUE has to offer.

SIUE is a fully accredited public institution offering innovative academic programs, outstanding faculty, ground-breaking research opportunities and a supportive learning environment—everything you need to prepare for the challenges of today’s competitive work force and graduate school.

With 40 percent of our new students transferring from other institutions, transfer students are a vital part of the campus community. new undergraduate 3,516 Total enrollment fall 2015 new freshman 2,096 Total enrollment fall 2015 new transfer student 1,420 Total enrollment fall 2015

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from SIUE to St. Louis: Home to 9 Fortune 500 companies

Top 5 Transfer Community Colleges (for Fall 2015)

1. Southwestern Illinois College 2. Lewis and Clark Community College 3. Kaskaskia College 4. Lincoln Land Community College 5. Lake Land College

Affordable EXCELLENCE

Academic Award Opportunity and Application Deadlines Fall entry only

Award Amount

Criteria

Cougar Pride Scholarship 12/1/2016

Up to $16,000 over 4 years as funding is available

Transfers (with a 3.0 GPA in at least 24 semester hours in transferable coursework) will be considered.

Johnetta Haley Scholarship 12/1/2016

Up to $8,000 over 4 years as funding is available

Transfers (with a 3.0 GPA in at least 24 semester hours in transferable coursework) will be considered. This scholarship is designed to support enrollment of students who are underrepresented in their anticipated field of study.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $2,000 awarded to Phi 12/1/2016 Theta Kappa-quality transfers admitted in an undergraduate program for fall term entry. Onetime award as funding is available.

Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution must have earned a minimum 3.5 GPA in at least 24 hours of course work that is transferable to SIUE, including students with a recognized associates degree.

Students must be members of Phi Theta Kappa.

In-state tuition available to residents of: Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Wisconsin; children, grandchildren, siblings, step-children of SIUE alumni; and incoming transfer students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA. High-Achiever Opportunity 12/1/2016

Eligible out-of-state freshmen and transfer students receive the instate tuition rate. The opportunity equates to an annual reduction in tuition of approximately $11,000 (based on15 semester hours of credit) as funding is available.

Transfers (with a 3.5 cumulative GPA in at least 24 hours of transferable coursework.)

Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) 12/1/2016 International students eligible

Eligible out-of-state freshmen and transfers meeting criteria are eligible for up to $9,400 (based on 15 semester hours of credit) as funding is available.

Transfers (with a 3.0 GPA in at least 24 hours of transferable coursework), international students (3.0 GPA and 79 TOEFL, or equivalent), or students who have been recognized through a competitive departmental process.

SIUE offers state and federal grants, federal loan options, and student employment to assist in providing you the most competitive financial aid package. Visit siue.edu/financialaid. Review additional scholarship opportunities at siue.academicworks.com.

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An SIUE education is an excellent and affordable investment—one that comes with a lifetime of benefits. SIUE has one of the lowest tuition and required fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois. Newly enrolled transfer undergraduate students pay a guaranteed tuition rate for four continuous academic years.

What Does it Cost to Attend SIUE? ***In-State and Regional Residents/High-Achiever Scholars

GEO Scholars

Out-of-State Residents

Tuition

$8,352.00

$10,023.00

$20,880.00

Fees*

$2,655.70

$2,655.70

$2,655.70

Room & Board**

$9,211.00

$9,211.00

$9,211.00

$20,218.70

$21,889.70

$32,746.70

Total

* Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 semester hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2016-2017.

Undergraduate fees include the cost of renting basic textbooks. This program allows you to rent books instead of buying them. *** Newly entering transfer students from Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Wisconsin will pay the same in-state tuition rate as students from Illinois.

Room and Board

Cougar Village Apartments*

Evergreen Hall*

Shared Bedroom/Apartment

$2,210/semester

$3,090/semester

Private Bedroom/Apartment

$3,285/semester

$4,125/semester

Deluxe Bedroom

$3,785/semester

Private Bedroom/Suite

$3,500/semester

Studio

$5,775/semester

*Prices reflect academic year 2016-2017. Meal plan not included.

Living ON CAMPUS Our friendly, safe and modern residence halls are just the right place for you to find support and meet lifelong friends. On-campus living is the best way to become involved in campus activities and provides quick access to your classes and campus resources. A diverse residential community, SIUE houses 3,500 students on campus.

Transfer students have three options for living on campus: n Evergreen Hall features suite- and apartment-style living with the amenities of a residence hall.

Living units are available in four layouts and most contain private bedrooms. n Cougar Village combines the advantages and amenities of living on campus with the freedom of apartment life, offering independent, traditional apartment living. n Residence Hall Upper-class Wing is a suite-style wing set aside in one of the traditional firstyear communities for upper-class students. Features suite-style living.

Located in Cougar Village, the Transfer Focused Interest Community (FIC) brings transfer students together in the same apartment buildings. Students living in the Transfer FIC will develop a support network of peers and receive assistance accessing campus resources.

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On-campus residents On-campus residents

have higher GPAs

have higherresidents GPAs than off-campus than off-campus residents

Transfer Admission REQUIREMENTS If you attended a regionally accredited institution and meet or exceed the following requirements, you will be admitted to SIUE.* n 30

semester hours or more attempted post high school graduation: minimum cumulative 2.0 (C) GPA n Fewer than 30 semester hours: must meet freshman admission requirements (cumulative 2.5 GPA and 18 ACT or 970 SAT), and must submit college transcript(s), high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores n ACT is not required for those out of high school for more than five years *Admission to individual academic programs is a separate process and may include additional requirements.

Transfer CREDIT An official credit evaluation takes place after you have been admitted to the University.

You can get a general idea of what credits will transfer by checking the transfer equivalency guide, curriculum guide and other resources available at siue.edu/transfer.

Also, the SIUE Office of Admissions can conduct an informal credit evaluation prior to admission.

Get started today at siue.edu/apply Deadline is four weeks prior to the start of the term.

more than

14,000 students

from 44 states and 51 nations

90%

of SIUE students secure a job within six months of graduation

Planning your transfer doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Our website, siue.edu/transfer, contains the information you need to make your transfer to SIUE as smooth as possible. Visit us online to learn about: n Academic

program curricula n Transferring credit n Applying for admission n Dual admission n Degree program requirements

n Transfer

program guides n Financial aid n Exploring SIUE n Housing n Military credit

Transfer Pre-Admissions Checklist

Areas of STUDY

n Work with an academic advisor at your current college every semester.

Accounting Anthropology Applied Communication Studies Art Art Education * Art History Art Studio Art and Design Biological Sciences * Ecology, Evolution, Environment Genetics and Cellular Biology Integrative Biology Medical Science Medical Technology Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business Administration Human Resource Management International Business Management Management and Information Systems Marketing Business Economics and Finance Chemistry * ACS Certified in Biochemistry ACS Certified in Chemistry Biochemistry Forensics Chemistry Medical Science Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Management and Information Systems Computer Science Construction Management Land Surveying Criminal Justice Studies Early Childhood Education* Earth and Space Science Education* Economics Electrical Engineering Elementary Education * English Secondary English Language Arts* Environmental Sciences Environmental Health Environmental Management Environmental Toxicology Exercise Science Foreign Languages and Literature French * German * Spanish * Geography * History * Applied Historical Methods Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Integrative Studies International Studies Liberal Studies Mass Communications Mathematical Studies * Actuarial Science Applied Mathematics Pure Mathematics Statistics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Middle Level Education Music Jazz Performance Music Business Music Education *

n Not sure about your major? Visit your current college’s career services office for assistance in finding an academic and career path that suits you. n Pick an SIUE academic profile or curriculum plan for your intended major (siue.edu/academics). The academic plan will allow you to see what courses will satisfy prerequisites for the major and associates degree requirements (for Illinois community colleges). n Our Transfer Visit Days are designed specifically for you. Visit the SIUE campus to see what life may be like as an SIUE student (siue.edu/visit). n Begin your SIUE admission application up to 12 months in advance of desired term of entry. n Final transfer application deadline is four weeks prior to the start of the semester.

However, you are strongly encouraged to apply early to ensure a successful transition to SIUE. n Be aware of final transfer application deadlines for your chosen major (visit siue.edu/transfer, click on Transfer Programs for more information). n Admission to some SIUE academic programs is competitive and may require an additional application. Examples include nursing, business, elementary education, etc. n Visit the transfer student website for a detailed listing of prerequisites and application deadlines for SIUE’s competitive admission programs (siue.edu/transfer, click on Transfer Programs). n If you will be starting at SIUE in the fall, apply by December 1 of the prior year to be considered for academic scholarships. Fall entry only. n Apply for financial aid and file your FAFSA (fafsa.gov) on October 1 or soon after.

SIUE FAFSA code: 001759. n Once you are admitted, complete SIUE’s online orientation program at siue.edu/transfer before meeting with your academic advisor.

Direct Entry Programs listed in red

Undergraduate: 103

*Teacher Licensure Available

Music History/Literature Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Musical Theater Nursing Accelerated (Option) Accelerated RN to BS (Option) Traditional (Option) Nutrition Philosophy Physics Astronomy Biomedical Physics Photonics and Laser Physics Political Science * Psychology Public Health Social Work Sociology Diversity and Social Justice Employment Relations Special Education * Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Theater and Dance * Dance Design/Technical History/Literature/Criticism Performance

Undergraduate Minors: 62 Aerospace Studies African Studies Anthropology Applied Communication Studies Art Art History Studio Art Asian Studies Biological Sciences Black American Studies Business Administration Chemistry Classical Studies Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Management Criminal Justice Studies Digital Humanities and Social Sciences Economics Education Studies and Analysis Electrical Engineering English Creative Writing Linguistics Environmental Sciences European Studies Exercise and Sport Psychology Forensic Sciences French Geography Geographic Information Systems (GIS) German Health Education History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology Latin American Studies Literature Manufacturing Engineering Mass Communications Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Meteorology and Climatology Military Science Music Native American Studies Nutrition

Peace and International Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Writing Social Science Education Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Education Statistics Theater and Dance Urban Studies Women’s Studies

Pre-Professional Advisement: 5 Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary

Graduate: 78 Accountancy Business Analytics Taxation Applied Communication Studies Health Communication Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Art - Studio Art Therapy Counseling Biological Sciences Business Administration Business Analytics Management Information Systems Project Management Chemistry Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering/ Water Resources Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering College Student Personnel Administration Computer Management and Information Systems Business Analytics Project Management Computer Science Curriculum and Instruction Economics and Finance Business Analytics Educational Administration Electrical Engineering English Creative Writing Literature Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching of Writing Environmental Science Management Environmental Sciences Geographical Studies Healthcare Informatics History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology Integrative Studies Design your own curriculum or choose: Applied Environmental and Communication Studies Cultural Education Advocacy Cultural Heritage and Resources Management Diversity Training

Information Systems and Graphic Design Sustainability Media Management Organizational Design Thinking Kinesiology Exercise Physiology Exercise and Sport Psychology Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy Learning, Culture and Society Literacy Education Marketing Research Business Analytics Mass Communications Mathematics Computational and Applied Mathematics Postsecondary Mathematics Education Pure Mathematics Statistics and Operations Research Mechanical Engineering Music Music Education Music Performance Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Health Care and Nursing Administration Nurse Educator Pharmaceutical Sciences Psychology Clinical Child and School Psychology Clinical Psychology Industrial-Organizational Public Administration School Psychology Social Work School Social Work Sociology Special Education Speech-Language Pathology

Doctoral: 11 Computer Science, PhD* Dental Medicine, DMD Educational Leadership, EdD Engineering Science, PhD* History, PhD* Nursing Practice, DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacy, PharmD Pharmacy Education Pharmacy Pediatrics *cooperative program with SIUC

Graduate Certificates:14 Advanced Education in General Dentistry Classroom Technologies Family Nurse Practitioner Health Care and Nursing Administration Literacy Specialist Literature Media Literacy Museum Studies Nurse Educator Piano Pedagogy Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching of Writing Vocal Pedagogy Web-based Learning

Academic program listing is current as of 6/1/16. For a more complete listing, visit siue.edu/academics.

Visit us SOON! The best way to experience SIUE is to visit campus. Tours are available Monday-Saturday throughout the year. Spanish language tours are available upon request. Schedule a visit: siue.edu/visit.

Exclusive Transfer Visit Programs Transfer Visit Days September 16, 2016 November 4, 2016 March 24, 2017 April 21, 2017

Other Visit Opportunities Preview SIUE October 10, 2016 November 11, 2016 February 20, 2017 March 17, 2017 Explore Days Explore Pharmacy - September 17, 2016 Explore Nursing - October 1, 2016 Explore Education, Health and Human Behavior - October 8, 2016 Explore Arts and Sciences - October 28-29, 2016 Explore Business - November 5, 2016 Explore Engineering - November 12, 2016 Newly entering freshmen, transfer students and master’s-level graduate students from Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennesse and Wisconsin will pay the same in-state tuition rate as students from Illinois. siue.edu/instatetuition

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