SIUC 10-11 Welcome Packet

Your guide to enrollment in Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Fall 2010

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Congratulations!

Welcome to Southern Illinois University Carbondale!

At Southern, we offer the advantages of a major research university and the personal touch of a smaller school. Join us for a Southern Experience that will expand your world in so many ways – in what you learn, in the friendships you forge, in the career connections you make, in the memories you live. Once a Saluki, always a Saluki.

Use this packet to help guide you through the final steps in the enrollment process. You are well on your way to becoming part of the Saluki Family.

Welcome!

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Register for Student Orientation Advisement Registration (SOAR) page 2 Apply for Financial Aid page 3 Return the Immunization Compliance Form page 3 Contract for Housing page 4 Log on to SalukiNet page 6 Submit your final transcript(s) page 6

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Return the Immunization Compliance Form page 3 Apply for Financial Aid page 3 Contract for Housing page 5 Log on to SalukiNet page 6 Submit your final transcript(s) page 6 Contact your academic advisor to register for classes page 7

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Apply for Financial Aid page 3 Return the Immunization Compliance Form page 3 Contract for Housing page 4 Log on to SalukiNet page 6 Submit your final transcript(s) page 6 Contact your academic advisor to register for classes page 7

Need to change your term of entry?.................................................. page 6 Want to cancel your Student Health Insurance Plan?....................... page 6 Important phone numbers and websites.............................................page 8

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Sign up for SOAR Student Orientation Advisement Registration SOAR is required for all incoming freshmen.

It is highly recommended for all transfer students.

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What will SOAR do for me?

Consider SOAR your guidebook to the new universe you are about to enter.

At SOAR, you’ll take care of some of the major things you need to do – like register for classes. You’ll also take care of some of the details – like reserving your textbooks and getting your student ID. Here are some of the other things you can expect during SOAR: • Meet with an academic advisor and with faculty and staff from your major area.

• Set up your Debit Dawg account.

• Get the lowdown on student medical insurance.

• Visit the Recreation Center, Student Health Center, Student Center and more.

• Learn about the city of Carbondale.

NOTE: We encourage your family to participate in SOAR with you. That way you can focus on your concerns and your parents can focus on theirs.

Benefits of SOAR: • No guesswork needed. After SOAR, you should hit the ground running on the first day of classes. You’ll know where your classes are, what they are, when they are, what books you need for them, and what to do if the class is harder than you expected.

• Friendly faces on the horizon. As a veteran of SOAR, you will begin your first semester already acquainted with both new students like you and also some upper-classmen who know their way around here. You will also get to know some of the professors and instructors, and some of the academic support staff.

• Fitting in is easy. At SOAR, you’ll learn about campus social life, including our more than 400 Registered Student Organizations.

When and where is SOAR? For more information and to register for SOAR, visit the Web site. Or call 618/453-1000. www.soar.siu.edu

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Apply for Financial Aid Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Alert! Notice! Pay attention! Advisory! Do this early!

The FAFSA form is online at www.fafsa.ed.gov beginning in January 2010.

To receive full consideration for all forms of financial aid at Southern, you should complete and submit the FAFSA before April 1, 2010.

SIUC’s federal code is 001758.

Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution = Financial Need The Office of Financial Aid uses information from your FAFSA to develop a financial aid package, including a combination of grants, scholarships, loans and student employment.

We do our best to provide a financial aid package that meets the needs of you and your family.

Beginning in March 2010, students admitted to SIUC should receive an email response from the Financial Aid Office within one week of SIUC receiving your FAFSA information. For more information or to check your status, call 618/453-4334, or visit the Web site. www.siu.edu/~fao

Immunization Compliance Form

Illinois law requires that all students born after Jan. 1, 1957: • Must show proof of immunity to tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella.

All students: • Must have had a tetanus/diphtheria (TD) vaccine within the last 10 years.

Students not in compliance will be unable to register for second semester classes until requirements are met.

The immunization form and return envelope are in the back pocket of this folder. The form can also be found on the Web site. For more information, call 618/453-3311 or visit the Web site. www.shc.siuc.edu

2009 – 2010 Annual Expenses

The annual expenses below reflect annual costs for a full time undergraduate student enrolling at SIUC for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters. Final 2010-11 costs will be determined in May 2010.

Tuition and Fees* Room and Board Books and Supplies Total Non-Illinois Residents** Total Non-Illinois Residents

Living on-campus $ 10,411 $ 8,082 $ 900 $ 19,393 + $ 10,935 $ 30,328

Note: If you are from Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri or Tennessee, your tuition rate is the equivalent of Illinois in-state rates.

*Tuition and Fee charges are based on 15 credit hours per semester. Tuition and fees will be less for fewer credit hours. There are no additional charges for students taking more than 15 credit hours. Enrollment in twelve semester hours is considered full-time for financial aid purposes.

Differential tuition and fees may apply, depending on department. **Out-of-state students can qualify for in-state residency if certain requirements are met. For complete information and an application for Illinois residency, contact Undergraduate Admissions at 618-536-4405.

Personal expenses will vary according to your lifestyle. The Financial Aid Office estimates the cost of transportation, automobile maintenance, insurance, recreation, clothing and other personal expenses will average $2,520 per year.

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Welcome to University Housing for 2010!

Where you live is an important part of your college experience. At Southern, we have plenty of housing options available, from efficiency to luxury, from high-rise to lakeside. Check the Web site for more information, including floor plans and virtual tours.

Freshmen Freshmen have access to residence halls in four areas of campus – Brush Towers, Thompson Point, University Hall, and University Park.

You have available a variety of building styles and dining plans, with Internet access, cable TV and air conditioning included in your utilities.

Ask about Living Learning Communities and Freshmen Interest Groups – your chance to live on the same floor or in the same hall as other students in your major area of study. It’s a great way to make friends and find study partners!

SIUC Housing Policy All single students under the age of 21, with fewer than 26 credit hours earned after high school, and not living at home with a parent or legal guardian, are required to live in on-campus residence halls. Freshmen commuting from home must fill out a Housing Policy Verification Form, available online.

Dining Plans A dining plan is part of your housing contract. You have your choice of three different dining plans. Vegetarian and low-fat options are always available. If you have specific dietary needs, let us know what we need to do to accommodate you. Just “Ask the Dietician” at www.housing.siu.edu or call 618/453-2301.

Learn more online at www.housing.siu.edu/dining/info.

Contract for Housing Follow these steps to contract for a residence hall:

1 - Complete your Housing contract online Contracts are online beginning Dec. 1, 2009.

NOTE: The earlier you contract, the earlier you will get to select your room.

2 – Select a contract option.

The 2-Year Edge – Lock in your housing rates for your first two academic years on campus, and enjoy other benefits not available with a 1-Year Basic contract. The Edge is available until July 1, 2010 for new Fall 2010 students.

The 1-Year Basic – A traditional contract that covers the fall and spring semesters that make up an academic year. Available to new and returning students.

www.housing.siu.edu

3 – Select your room online in May and June 2010 For more information, call 618/453-2301.

Sample room layout in Brush Towers

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Wall & Grand Apartments

Wall & Grand Apartments, the newest on campus, are open for transfer students, sophomores and above, and graduate students. Freshmen who are 21 and older may also be eligible.

Apply for Wall & Grand Apartments 1 - Meet eligibility requirements.

2 - Apply online.

3 - Contracts are offered by application date and availability. Apply early for your best chance to live at Wall & Grand.

4 - Sign and return your contract with the prepayment by the due date.

For traditional residence hall information, check the freshmen section on the facing page.

Students with Families

Evergreen Terrace caters to married students, domestic partners and students with children. Single graduate students may also live at Evergreen Terrace. Check out the Web site for a virtual tour.

Rates Residence hall and apartment areas have differing rates. Proposed rates are available online and are subject to SIU Board of Trustees approval.

University Housing Washington Square D – Mail Code 6716 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 707 South Washington Carbondale, IL 62901 Visit housing.siu.edu for more information or call 618/453-2301.

Apply for Evergreen Terrace Apartments 1 - Apply online.

2 Bedroom

2 – Sign and return your contract with your prepayment by the due date.

3 Bedroom

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Send Your Transcripts

After you graduate from high school – or, for transfer students, finish the semester at your other college – you must arrange to have your final, official transcript sent to SIUC Undergraduate Admissions.

We will review your transcripts to make sure you fulfilled the high school course pattern requirements or your transfer admission requirements.

Questions? Call 618/536-4405 or visit our Web site.

Mail High School Transcripts to: HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS Undergraduate Admissions Mail Code 4710 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 425 Clocktower Drive Carbondale, IL 62901

Mail College Transcripts to: COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS Enrollment Academic Support Services Mail Code 4725 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 900 S. Normal Ave. Carbondale, IL 62901

Or, have your high school or college send them electronically. www.admissions.siu.edu

Log on to SalukiNet to View Your Records SalukiNet is your personalized access to Web services at Southern.

Through SalukiNet, you can check your campus email, view your financial aid award status, pay your bursar bill, view your registration status or your class schedule, obtain course information, check your final grades or your student employment payroll earning statements, check your degree progress, check campus news and much more. salukinet.siu.edu

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What if I am admitted to SIUC but want to attend in a different semester?

If you decide you want to come to Southern in a semester other than the one for which you are admitted, you must contact SIUC Undergraduate Admissions before the semester for which you have been admitted starts. We will hold your records for one semester. After that, we will automatically delete your records unless you request admission for another term. If you don’t let us know you want us to hold your records, you will have to begin the application process again – including paying the application fee.

If you have questions, call SIUC Undergraduate Admissions at 618/536-4405 or email us at joinsiuc@siu.edu.

What if I want to cancel my Student Health Insurance?

The fees you pay every semester include a Student Health Insurance Plan. If you already have another health insurance policy and don’t want to be included in the plan we offer, you may request a refund of that part of your fees. To do that, apply for the refund by the Friday of the second week of classes (in either the fall or the spring semesters) or by the Friday of the first week of class in the summer semester. Apply at the Student Health Center for the refund. Note: You will need to apply for the refund every semester. If you have questions or need more information, check www.shc.siuc.edu or call us at 618/453-3311.

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Register for Classes Freshmen register for classes at SOAR.

Transfer students should contact an academic advisor to register for classes. To schedule an appointment with your advisor, see the list below: College of Agricultural Sciences................................... 618/453-2469 College of Applied Sciences & Arts.............................618/536-6682

Architectural Studies...............................................618/453-3734

Automotive Technology..........................................618/453-4024

Aviation Flight............................................................618/453-8898

Aviation Management.............................................618/453-8898

Aviation Technology..................................................618/536-3371

Dental Hygiene.......................................................... 618/453-7287

Electronic Systems Technologies.......................... 618/453-7253

Fashion Design & Merchandising.........................618/453-1859

Health Care Management....................................... 618/453-7211

Information Systems Technologies........................ 618/453-7253

Interior Design...........................................................618/453-3734

Mortuary Science – Funeral Service.................... 618/453-7211

Physical Therapist Assistant.................................... 618/453-7211

Radiological Sciences................................................. 618/453-7211

Technical Resource Management.......................... 618/453-7281 College of Business ...................................................... 618/536-4431

Alternate......................................................................618/453-7496 College of Education & Human Services.......................618/453-2415

Social Work................................................................618/453-2243 College of Engineering...................................................618/453-4321 College of Liberal Arts.................................................. 618/453-3388

Art & Design...............................................................618/453-4313

Music...........................................................................618/536-8742

Speech...........................................................................618/453-8114

Theater..........................................................................618/453-8114 College of Mass Communication & Media Arts.......... 618/453-4308

Cinema & Photography.......................................... 618/453-4164

Journalism..................................................................618/453-3280

Radio-Television.........................................................618/536-7555

Undecided.................................................................618/453-4303 College of Science......................................................... 618/536-5537 Pre-Major Advisement...................................................618/453-4351 Center for Academic Success ...................................................618/536-6646

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Important Phone Numbers and Web sites Undergraduate Admissions Achieve Program Agricultural Sciences Applied Sciences and Arts Athletics Bursar Business Campus Computing Campus Ministries Campus Visit Program Career Services Center for Academic Success Department of Public Safety Disability Support Services Diversity and Equity, Office of Education and Human Services Engineering Financial Aid Honors Program Housing International Programs & Services Liberal Arts Mass Comm. and Media Arts Morris Library New Student Programs Parking Pre-Major Recreation Center Saluki Express (Bus service) Saluki Family Association Science SOAR Student Center Student Development Student Health Center Study Abroad Supplemental Instruction (PASS) University Bookstore Writing Center

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www.admissions.siu.edu www.siu.edu/~achieve www.coas.siu.edu www.siu.edu/~asa siusalukis.cstv.com www.bursar.siuc.edu www.cba.siu.edu www.infotech.siu.edu www.siucmin.rso.siuc.edu www.admissions.siu.edu/visit www.siu.edu/~ucs www.success.siu.edu/cas www.dps.siu.edu www.disabilityservices.siuc.edu www.ode.siuc.edu www.ehs.siu.edu www.engr.siu.edu www.siuc.edu/~fao www.honors.siuc.edu www.housing.siu.edu www.ips.siu.edu www.cola.siuc.edu www.mcma.siu.edu www.lib.siu.edu www.newstudent.siu.edu www.dps.siu.edu/pk_welcome.htm www.pmac.siuc.edu www.reccenter.siu.edu www.siucstudentcenter.org/services.html www.salukifamily.siu.edu www.science.siu.edu www.soar.siu.edu www.siucstudentcenter.org www.stddev.siu.edu/index.php www.shc.siuc.edu www.ips.siu.edu/sa www.supplementalinstruction.siuc.edu www.siucstudentcenter.org www.write.siuc.edu

618/536-4405 618/453-2595 618/453-3080 618/536-6682 618/453-5311 618/453-2221 618/453-7960 618/453-5155 618/529-3311 618/453-7141 618/453-2391 618/536-6646 618/453-3771 618/453-5738 618/453-4807 618/453-2415 618/453-2261 618/453-4334 618/453-3466 618/453-2301 618/536-7771 618/453-2466 618/453-4308 618/453-2522 618/453-1000 618/453-5369 618/453-4351 618/453-1277 618/453-5749 618/453-1000 618/536-5537 618/453-1000 618/536-3351 618/453-5714 618/453-3311 618/453-7670 618/453-1369 618/536-3321 618/453-6863

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