& AND
YOU.. YOU SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
LET THE
ADVENTURE BEGIN.
HANDS-ON. EVERY MAJOR.
In the studio, the field, the boardroom, the laboratory. In the library, in Latin, in Linux. Our research programs, internships, major- and careerrelated student employment and competitive collegiate teams make the world your classroom and daily life your career preparation.
What SIU Can Do For You. What you can do at SIU. PRO TIP:
We talk a lot about research. Research is any form of knowledge creation, discovery or innovation, from the arts to the sciences. It’s the way we find answers to important questions and to find new ways of doing things that matter.
ADVENTUROUS GOALS. Olivia Barragon Velasquez, Junior, Recreation Professions (Forks, Washington)
Outdoor Recreation focus. SIU Touch of Nature Environmental Interpretation Center high ropes guide. Olivia wants more than an office with a view. She wants the view to be her office. Now she’s on track to get there.
A WORLD OF
OPPORTUNITY.. OPPORTUNITY
A UNIVERSITY THAT DOES BOTH. The resources of a nationally ranked university + the personal touch of a small college.
Open doors.
Got a question from class? Ask your professor! Our faculty members want to answer questions and discuss ideas with you.
Go beyond the classroom. Get paid to research. Win a grant for a creative project. Become a research assistant.
Be extra.
Join our University Honors Program. Take a Global Seminar or Study Abroad. Use our Writing Lab or the Center for Learning Support Services for help taming that monster class.
WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE? 200+ MAJORS, MINORS. Know your major? Find unexpected
career paths for your chosen major.
Pick your path. You know your interests, we’ll help you find the major to fit.
Trending now! SIU introducing
Nursing! Earn a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with an automatic minor in Health Care Management!
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SUCCESS STARTS HERE. RESULTS.
We believe that doing what you love should lead to a fulfilling career. However you measure success – from annual income to workplace satisfaction – SIU is a proven career launch pad.
Internships. Your first day on the job
shouldn’t be your first career experience. From the St. Louis Zoo to The Boeing Company, Salukis find internships at the tops of their professions – and that’s a fast track to your dream career.
Basics.
You’ve built your résumé here, now we’ll help you put it on paper. Need practice? Our job interview practice sessions give you an “I got this” edge. Look sharp. Borrow from our Career Closet so you can dress for the job you want. Career Fair. One day, dozens of opportunities.
https://careerdevelopment.siu.edu/
CAREER-READY Jennifer Polk, Class of 2003, Finance major
Chief of Research / Research VicePresident, Gaertner, Inc. for Marketers Jennifer leads multichannel marketing research and digital commerce planning and development “My advice: Take it all in. Embrace every opportunity to build knowledge, relationships, character and leadership skills.�
THIS IS
SALUKI COUNTRY
THIS IS YOUR SALUKI LIFE. Be a doer! Join a Registered
Student Organization (RSO). You’ll enhance your collegiate social life. AND you’ll do things you’ve dreamed about doing. We’ve got more than 250 RSOs from Accounting Society to Zeta Phi Beta. Build competitive robots, concrete canoes, moon buggies or Formula One race cars | Create short films from concept to final cut | Manage $1 million for the SIU Foundation | Restore trails in the national forest | Host juried art exhibits | Get published. getinvolved.siu.edu/
IT’S SO INVOLVED BEING A SALUKI. Dakota Holden, Class of 2020, Audio Production
SIU Digital Dogs Records, Sound Walk / Mass Communications Mixing & Mastering Suite – Sound mapping of Shryock Auditorium - WSIU Almanacs ambient music student member – Broadcast Education Association - WDBX radio show - local musician. Next up: Nashville.
SIU AT A GLANCE 13-to-1
Student-to-faculty ratio.
31%
60
of classes have 19 or fewer students.
of undergraduates are minority students
20% undergraduate students from out of state.
93,000
Aerial photos.
255,000
11,695
Current Salukis
16
COSTS
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES + ROTC
Maps.
$15,104
Tuition and fees
$10,622
Housing and meals
NO TEST ZONE Most Popular Majors:
3.2 Million Books
And more at Morris Library.
TOP
3
Auto Tech, Accounting, Psychology
ACT/SAT not required for admission. And then: Apply by Nov. 1 to be considered for the greatest number of scholarships. Fall 2020 applicants: Most merit-based scholarships require ACT/SAT scores.
240
children treated annually on average during Give Kids a Smile Day
It’s a Saluki nation – We’ve eliminated outof-state tuition for most undergraduate U.S. residents!
IL
Nearly
90
%
Of Students Receive Financial Aid.
THE GREAT CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA Originated at SIU in 1974!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIEWBOOK
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9
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SIU Flying Salukis
28’ CLIMBING WALL AT THE STUDENT REC CENTER.
19
Average age of first-time freshmen.
1,200 square feet SIU Esports Arena.
20+ games
14
SCHOOL OF MUSIC ENSEMBLES
15 SALUKI ATHLETIC TEAMS
Colors: Maroon & White Mascots: Brown Dawg and Grey Dawg Fight Song: Go Southern Go!
LIVE  
AND
LEARN.
Most of our first-year students live in on-campus housing. Take
a tour of our high-rise and lakeside options during an open house or a virtual tour online! Living Learning Communities are areas of residence halls reserved for like-minded students or those in similar majors. LLCs are a fast-track to finding your pack. Living in an LLC can boost your academic success and put more career-related opportunities in your path.
housing.siu.edu siu.university-tour.com/
CULINARY & NUTRITION SERVICES.
You’ve got options.
Saluki Anytime Dining Plan.
Block 20 Plan. Nutrition Team assistance with food intolerances. And our latest concept – The Grill at Trueblood.
Mix & Match LLCs and RSOs.
Live in the Engineering LLC, join the concrete canoe design team and Saluki Ambassadors. Or live in the Business LLC, join the Saluki Student Investment Fund and the SIU Scuba Club! Unlimited opportunity.
PRO TIP:
Are you first? If your parents/guardians have not earned bachelor’s degrees, you are a firstgeneration college student. The First Saluki Center is for you! We’ll help you settle into college life.
STRONG
SALUKI COMMUNITY. SALUKI COMMUNITY.
We take care of each other.
Student Health Center.
Wellness. It’s an important part of a successful college experience. Our Student Health Center has what you need to get and stay healthy. Visit a doctor or physical therapist. See a psychologist or confidential health advisor. Pick up a prescription or visit a dietitian.
shc.siu.edu We’re in this together! The Student Health Center is an important campus partner. We’re proactively meeting the changing healthcare needs of students and implementing best practices for a healthy environment
Saluki Cares
– a hotline for just about everything from academics to wellbeing.
OPEN HOUSE DATES MON., OCT. 12, 2020 MON., FEB. 15, 2021 FRI., APR. 2, 2021 FRI., JULY 23, 20210 Daily visits available. VISIT.SIU.EDU
Virtual tours. SIU.UNIVERSITY-TOUR.COM/ ADMISSIONS.SIU.EDU/VIRTUAL-OPEN-HOUSE/
SALUKI POWER. Student Recreation Center.
For the serious fitness expert or the casual user. You can even take a free fitness class!
PRO TIP:
Base Camp is outside adventure! Rent
equipment or join us on trips to Cache River, Giant City, Garden of the Gods or other Southern Illinois sites!
ADMISSIONS AND SIU & YOU. BE A SALUKI Apply Online siu.edu/apply-now
Test-Free Zone.
ACT/SAT scores not required for admission. Because you are anything but standardized.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Official transcripts + Application fee
Remember the FAFSA!
It’s free. And it’s the key to college financing options. Filing opens Oct. 1. FAFSA.ed.gov SIU Federal Student Code: 001758
Freshman application checklist: admissions.siu.edu/checklist
Admissions requirements: admissions.siu.edu/requirements
Questions? Ask us. 618/536-4405
admissions@siu.edu
D FINANCIAL AID AFFORDABILITY FAFSA + SIU General Scholarship Application
Nearly 90% of our students receive financial aid. SIU alumni graduate with less student loan debt than the national & Illinois average.
Scholarships
We have a wide range of automatic and competitive scholarships for new freshmen and transfer students. Competitive awards have early deadlines. Be admitted by Nov. 1. General Scholarship Application by Dec. 1. Chancellor’s Scholarships cover tuition, mandatory fees, room/board for 4 years!
Use our Net Price Calculator: siu.studentaidcalculator.com fao.siu.edu
It’s a Saluki Nation!
We’ve eliminated out-of-state tuition for most undergraduates!
scholarships.siu.edu
MAJORS AN APPLIED ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Management & Applied Engineering Quality Management Technical Resource Management Health & Safety Management Organizational Development
AGRICULTURAL & LIFE SCIENCES
Agribusiness Economics Agricultural Systems & Education v Agricultural Communications Agricultural Education Agricultural Systems Technology Management Agricultural Production Management Food & Process Engineering Technology General Agriculture Animal Science Equine Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Production Crop, Soil, & Environmental Management Crop Production & Management Soil Science Forestry Forest Hydrology Forest Recreation & Park Management Forest Resources Management Urban Forest Management Wildlife Habitat Management & Conservation Horticulture Production Horticulture Landscape Horticulture Turf Grass Management
ARCHITECTURE
Architectural Studies Fashion Design & Merchandising Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Fashion Stylist Interior Design
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Biological Sciences v Biomedical Science Ecology Microbiology Plant Biology Ecology Molecular & Biochemical Physiology Systematics & Biodiversity Zoology Animal Biology Environmental Biology Fisheries Biology & Aquatic Conservation Pre-Veterinary Science Wildlife Biology & Conservation
BUSINESS & ANALYTICS
Accounting Business & Administration n Business Analytics Economics Financial Economics International Economics Law & Economics Finance General Finance Financial Institutions Financial Management Investments Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management Information Technology Management Entrepreneurship General Management Human Resource Management Management of Health Care Enterprises Supply Chain Management Marketing
CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA ARTS Cinema & Photography Cinema Media Arts Photography Communication Studies Intercultural Communication Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Performance Studies Persuasive Communication Public Relations Journalism Advertising & Integrated Marketing Communications News-Editorial Photojournalism Sports Media Radio, Television & Digital Media Digital Media Arts & Animation Electronic Journalism Electronic Sports Media Media Industries Radio/Audio Production Television/Video Production
COMPUTING
Computer Science
EARTH SYSTEMS & SUSTAINABILITY
Geography & Environmental Resources Climate & Water Resources Environmental Sustainability Geographic Information Science Geology Environmental Geology Geophysics Resource Geology
EDUCATION
Early Childhood v Child & Family Services Preschool/Primary Elementary Education v Physical Education v Special Education v Workforce Education & Development Business, Marketing & Computer Education
Career & Technical Education Family & Consumer Sciences Health Careers Organizational Training & Development Technology Education
ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER, & BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering Cyber Systems & Security Engineering Computer & Electrical Engineering (dual major) Electrical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Power & Energy Engineering
HEALTH SCIENCES
Communication Disorders & Sciences v Dental Hygiene Education & Management n Health Care Management Respiratory Therapy Mortuary Science & Funeral Service Nursing RN to BSN Physical Therapist Assistant z Rehabilitation Services Radiologic Sciences z Diagnostic Medical Sonography Magnetic Resonance Imaging/ Computed Tomography Radiation Therapy Technology Radiology Management & Education n
HUMAN SCIENCES
Exercise Science Human Nutrition & Dietetics Nutrition for Wellness Didactic Program in Dietetics Public Health Recreation Professions Outdoor Leadership & Management Recreation Management Therapeutic Recreation Social Work Sport Administration
AND MINORS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Art v Art Education Art History Ceramic Communication Design Drawing General Studio Glass Industrial Design Metalsmithing Painting Printmaking Sculpture Africana Studies Anthropology English v Creative Writing Literature Pre-professional History v Languages, Cultures, International Studies v Classics East Asian Language & Culture Foreign Language & International Trade French, German or Spanish International Studies Linguistics English as a Second Language /Bilingual Education Music v Liberal Arts Music Business Music Education Music Theory/Composition Performance-Guitar Performance-Instrumental Performance-Keyboard Performance - Studio Jazz Performance-Voice Musical Theater Philosophy Pre-Law Political Science International Affairs Pre-Law Public Service Sociology Theater Musical Theater University Studies
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Fermentation Science
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Criminology & Criminal Justice Paralegal Studies Pre-Law Public Safety Management n Emergency Management Administration Emergency Medical Services Fire Service Management
MATHEMATICAL & STATISTICAL SCIENCES Mathematics v Actuarial Mathematics
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering Energy Engineering
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Chemistry & Biochemistry v Biochemistry Chemistry Business Environmental Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Physics Biomedical Physics Computational Physics Materials & Nanophysics Physiology
TRANSPORTATION
Automotive Technology Advanced Vehicle Systems & Diagnostics Auto, Truck & Equipment Management Aviation Flight z Aviation Management Professional Pilot Aviation Technologies Aircraft Maintenance Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Aviation Maintenance Management n Helicopter Maintenance
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ROTC
Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Army Military Science (Army ROTC)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL & NONDEGREE PROGRAMS
Companion Animal Nutrition Exploratory Student Advisement Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Music Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Medicine
MINORS (Most majors & specializations are also available as a minor) Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Air Traffic Control Aircraft Product Support Airport Management & Planning American Sign Language American Studies Animation Aquatics Army Military Science (Army ROTC) Child & Family Services Chinese Classical Civilization Coaching East Asian Civilization Environmental Studies Equine Studies Food & Process Engineering Technology Forensic Science Health Information & Informatics Management Information Technology Game Design & Development GIS Greek
Japanese Latin Legal Studies Long-term Care Administration Museum Studies Neuroscience Plant Biodiversity Plant Biotechnology Plant Ecology Television Studies STEM Leadership Visual & Screen Cultures Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
KEY v Teacher certification program available.
z Associate degree program; can lead toward Bachelor’s degree n Offered on-line/ off-campus only.
*Note-many majors are offered as traditional on-campus programs and as on-line/off-campus programs.
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