SIUE 2020-2021 Transfer Brochure

Transfer to

2020-2021

siue.edu/transfer

SIUE is Nationally Recognized

Welcome to SIUE

Best Colleges of 2019 U.S. News & World Report

Top 100 Master’s Universities Affordable Excellence l l

2,946 new freshman 1,706 Total enrollment fall 2018 new transfer student 1,240 Total enrollment fall 2018

Nationally accredited academic programs M ore than $148 million in scholarships and financial aid awarded last year

Top Feeder Community Colleges for Transfer Students

Higher Education Excellence in Diversity INSIGHT Into Diversity (awarded to only 83 schools in the nation)

America’s Top Colleges

transfer

Fall 2018 1. Southwestern Illinois College 2. Lewis and Clark Community College 3. St. Louis Community College 4. Kaskaskia College 5. Lincoln Land Community College

42%

Washington Monthly

New undergraduate enrollment fall 2018

Freshman

You’ll love our 2,660-acre campus!

Forbes magazine 4th among Illinois public institutions

Best Bang for the Buck Washington Monthly

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SIUE provided so many more perks and student resources than my previous university. I’m so glad I transferred to SIUE.

Keagan Mouradian, BFA ’16 Graphic Designer, Cork Tree Creative Inc., Edwardsville

SIUE participates in NCAA Division I Athletics as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, as well as an affiliate member of the Mid-American Conference in men’s soccer and wrestling.

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Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is a vibrant, student-friendly community.

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Academic Excellence

Living on Campus

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Undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in Arts Sciences l Nursing l Education, health and human behavior

Our friendly, safe and modern upperclass housing options 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.

Business Engineering l Dental medicine l Pharmacy

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Transfer students have three options for living on campus l

An SIUE education will prepare you for a successful career and a life of purpose.

Broad-based liberal education l Hands-on learning opportunities l Service projects l Modern labs and studios l

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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.

Cougar Village combines the advantages and amenities of living on campus with the freedom of apartment life, offering independent, traditional apartment living.

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SIUE makes sure students achieve nothing less than their own version of excellence.

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Residence Hall Upperclass Wing is a suite-style wing set aside in one of the traditional first-year communities for upperclass students.

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 the list of “50 safest college towns in America”

9 BIKE TRAILS travel through campus and connect to a 130-mile trail system

(2015 SafeWise Report)

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average class size student/ faculty ratio

96%

of SIUE students report securing a job within one year of graduation

RANKED

Last year, employers posted

7,000 JOBS through the Career Development Center

On-campus residents

have higher GPAs

than off-campus residents

#11

in the nation

“Safest College Campuses” National Council for Home 3 Safety and Security, 2018

Areas of Study siue.edu/academics Undergraduate: 119 *Teacher Licensure Available Accountancy* Anthropology Applied Communication Studies l Corporate and Organizational Communication l Interpersonal Communication l Public Relations Art l Art Education l Art History l Art Studio Art and Design* l Ceramic l Drawing l Graphic Design l Metalsmithing l Painting l Photography l Printmaking l Sculpture l Textiles Biological Sciences l Ecology, Evolution, Environment l Genetics and Cellular Biology l Integrative Biology l Medical Science l Medical Technology Business Administration* l Computer Information Systems l Economics l Entrepreneurship l Finance l General Business Administration l Human Resource Management l International Business l Management l Marketing Chemistry l ACS Certified in Biochemistry l ACS Certified in Chemistry l Biochemistry l Forensics Chemistry l Medical Science Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Management l Land Surveying Criminal Justice Studies Early Childhood Education* Economics Electrical Engineering Elementary Education* English l Secondary English Language Arts Environmental Sciences l Environmental Health l Environmental Management l Environmental Toxicology Exercise Science Foreign Languages and Literature l French l German l Spanish Geography

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History l Applied Historical Methods Industrial Engineering l Manufacturing Engineering Integrative Studies l Leadership in Organizations International Studies l International Art, Culture and Communication l International Development and Sustainability l International Relations and Diplomacy Liberal Studies Mass Communications l Advertising and Strategic Media l Journalism l Media Production Mathematical Studies l Actuarial Science l Applied Mathematics l Pure Mathematics l Statistics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Music l Jazz Performance l Music Business l Music Education l Music History/Literature l Music Performance l Music Theory and Composition l Musical Theater Nursing l Accelerated BS in Nursing l Accelerated RN to BS l Traditional* Nutrition Philosophy l Law Physics l Astronomy l Biomedical Physics l Photonics and Laser Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Secondary Education l Biology l Chemistry l English l Geography l History l Mathematics l Political Science l Theater Social Work* Sociology l Diversity and Social Justice l Employment Relations Special Education* Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Theater and Dance l Dance l Design/Technical l History/Literature/Criticism l Performance

Undergraduate Minors: 64 Aerospace Studies African Studies Anthropology Applied Communication Studies Art-Art History Art-Studio Art Asian Studies Biological Sciences Black Studies Business Administration-General Chemistry Classical Studies Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Management Creative Writing Criminal Justice Studies Digital Humanities and Social Sciences Economics Education Studies and Analysis Electrical Engineering English/Linguistics Environmental Sciences European Studies/Civilization Exercise and Sport Psychology Forensic Sciences French Geographic Information Systems Geography German History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology Latin American Studies Literature Manufacturing Engineering Mass Communications Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Meteorology and Climatology Military Science Music Native American Studies Nutrition Peace and International Studies Perspectives on Science, Technology and Medicine Philosophy Physics

Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Public Health Religious Studies Rhetoric and Writing Russian Area Studies Social Science Education Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Education Statistics Theater and Dance Urban Studies Women’s Studies

Pre-Professional Advisement: 11 Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary

Graduate: 102 Accountancy l Business Analytics l Taxation Applied Communication Studies l Corporate and Organizational Communication l Health Communication l Interpersonal Communication l Public Relations Art - Studio Art Therapy Counseling Biological Sciences Business Administration l Business Analytics l Management l Management Information Systems l Project Management Chemistry Civil Engineering l Environmental Engineering/ Water Resources l Geotechnical Engineering l Structural Engineering l Transportation Engineering College Student Personnel Administration Computer Management and Information Systems l Business Analytics l Project Management Computer Science Creative Writing Criminal Justice Policy Curriculum and Instruction Diversity and Equity in Education l Cultural Diversity l Diversity Training l English as a Second Language l Gender and Education

Educational Administration l Principal l Superintendent l Teacher Leader Electrical Engineering English l Literature

l Teaching English as a Second Language l Teaching of Writing Environmental Science Management Environmental Sciences l Environmental Biology

l Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology l Environmental Education

l Environmental Policy and Public Administration l Environmental Technology Assessment Geography l Geographic Information Systems Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics/Healthcare and Nursing Administration History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology l Distance Education l Educational Technologies l Instructional Design and Performance Improvement Integrative Studies Create your own using approved curricula or choose: l Cultural Heritage and Resources Management l Engineering Management l GIS Development and Database Administration l Marketing Communications l Media Management l Organizational Design Thinking l Sustainability Kinesiology l Exercise Physiology l Exercise and Sport Psychology l Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy Literacy Education l Literacy Specialist l Reading Specialist Marketing Research l Business Analytics Mathematics l Computational and Applied Mathematics l Postsecondary Mathematics Education l Pure Mathematics l Statistics and Operations Research Mechanical Engineering Media Studies Music l Music Education l Music Performance Nursing l Healthcare and Nursing Administration l Nurse Educator Pharmaceutical Sciences l Medicinal Chemistry l Pharmaceutics l Pharmacology

Psychology l Clinical Child and School Psychology l Clinical Psychology l Industrial-Organizational Public Administration Public Health Social Work l School Social Work Sociology Special Education Speech-Language PathologyTea ching

Doctoral: 20 Computer Science, PhD* Dental Medicine, DMD l Advanced Education in General Dentistry Educational Leadership, EdD l General School Leadership l Superintendent Engineering Science, PhD* l Civil, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering l Computer Science l Electrical and Computer Engineering l Mechanical Engineering Environmental Resources and Policy, PhD* History, PhD* Nursing Practice, DNP l DNP/MBA l Family Nurse Practitioner l Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacy, PharmD l Pharmacy Education l Pharmacy Pediatrics l PharmD/Healthcare Informatics l PharmD/MBA *cooperative program with SIUC

Graduate Certificates:18 Classroom Technologies Digital Media Literacy Healthcare and Nursing Administration Integrative Studies Create your own using approved curricula or choose: l Environmental Management l Marketing and Public Relations l Sustainability l Transportation Engineering and Construction Management Literacy Specialist Literature Museum Studies Nurse Educator Piano Pedagogy Second Certificate in Special Education (Learning Behavior Specialist I) Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching of Writing Vocal Pedagogy Web-based Learning

*Programs require a program application in addition to University admission Academic program listing is current as of 6/30/19. For a more complete listing, visit siue.edu/academics.

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Paying for College

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Nearly $2.5 million in scholarships was awarded to undergraduate transfer students last year.

What does it cost to attend SIUE? Newly enrolled transfer undergraduate students pay a guaranteed tuition rate for four continuous academic years. The textbook rental program results in a significant cost savings.

U.S. Resident

Academic Award Opportunity and Application Deadlines

Award Amount

One low rate for all U.S. undergraduates

Criteria

Fall entry only Cougar Pride Scholarship 3/1/2020 Admission application serves as scholarship application

Up to $12,000 over 4 years as funding is available.

Johnetta Haley Scholarship 3/1/2020 Admission application serves as scholarship application

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

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 3/1/2020 Admission application serves as scholarship application

$2,000 awarded to Phi Theta Kappa-quality transfers admitted in an undergraduate program for fall term entry only. One-time award as funding is available.

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

Transfers (3.0 cumulative 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.

Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution who are members of Phi Theta Kappa with at least 24 semester hours in transferrable coursework will be considered.

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/financial-aid. Review additional scholarship opportunities at siue.academicworks.com.

SIUE offers a special tuition rate for active military, reservists and National Guard siue.edu/military-discount

Tuition*

$9,123

Mandatory Fees*

$3,096

Total

$12,219

*Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 semester hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2019-2020 base tuition rate. Undergraduate majors in the School of Engineering and the School of Business will be assessed a 15 percent differential tuition surcharge based upon the in-state rate. Studio and lab fees are charged in addition to tuition and fees. Undergraduate fees include the cost of renting basic textbooks. This program allows you to rent books instead of buying them.

Cougar Village Apartments*

Evergreen Hall*

Residence Hall Upperclass Wing

Shared Bedroom

$2,390/semester

$3,345/semester

$3,145/semester

Private Bedroom

$3,555/semester

$4,470/semester

Deluxe Private Bedroom

$4,055/semester

Room and Board

$3,775/semester

Deluxe Suite Bedroom

$4,250/semester

Private Bedroom/Suite

$3,790/semester

Studio

$6,255/semester

*Prices reflect academic year 2019-2020. Meal plan not included (required for residence hall). Visit siue.edu/housing for cost information.

SIUE students received last year

$14,164 Average financial aid award

Fastest Growing Public University in Illinois

over the last 20 years

SIUE offers in-state tuition to new undergraduate transfer students from all 50 states

More than

70%

of the student body receives financial aid

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Transferring to SIUE Transfer Admission Requirements

If you attended a regionally accredited institution and meet or exceed the following requirements, you will be admitted to SIUE.* l l

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30 semester hours or more attempted post high school graduation: minimum cumulative 2.0 (C) GPA F ewer than 30 semester hours: must meet freshman admission requirements and must submit college transcript(s), high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores

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.

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.

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Get started today with our mobile-friendly app siue.edu/apply Deadline is four weeks prior to the start of the term.

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Transfer Pre-Admission Checklist n Work with an academic advisor at your current college every semester. 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 curriculum confirms the prerequisites for your intended major and courses that are highly recommended for completion prior to transfer. 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 Submit your admission application and $40 fee up to 12 months in advance of desired term of entry using our mobile-friendly app at siue.edu/apply.

Application deadline: four weeks prior to start of desired term. For academic scholarship consideration (awarded fall entry only), submit admission application and supporting documents by March 1. n Request your official transcript to be sent to: SIUE Office of Admissions Campus Box 1047 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047 Official transcripts may be submitted through various electronic transcript services and can also be sent to etranscripts@siue.edu directly from the institution. Transcripts received through this account from a student will not be considered official. 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 application deadlines and prerequisite requirements for your chosen major (visit siue.edu/transfer, click on Transfer Programs for more information). Admission to some SIUE academic programs is competitive and may require an additional application. Examples include nursing, business, elementary education, etc. n If you will be starting at SIUE in the fall, apply by March 1 of the prior year to be considered for academic scholarships. Fall entry only. n Apply for financial aid as soon as possible beginning October 1. SIUE FAFSA code: 001759 (fafsa.ed.gov). n Once you are admitted, attend Transfer Orientation on campus, which includes an advising appointment, or complete online orientation and schedule an advising appointment (siue.edu.transfer-orientation).

Visit us soon!

Daily Campus Tours Monday-Friday and select Saturdays Choose from a variety of times, including evenings

Your tour will begin in the Office of Admissions with a 30-minute presentation by an admission counselor. A one-hour walking tour of campus led by an Office of Admissions Ambassador will follow the presentation.

Spanish language campus tours are available upon request (advance notice required).

Please contact visitsiue@siue.edu at least one week in advance to schedule.

Schedule a tour at siue.edu/visit or contact the Office of Admission at 618-650-3705.

Explore Days Our version of a “hands-on” open house September 14, 2019 - Explore Nursing October 12, 2019 - Explore Pharmacy November 9, 2019 - Explore Engineering

Preview SIUE October 14, 2019 November 2, 2019 November 11, 2019 February 17, 2020 March 2, 2020 June 22, 2020

Transfer Visit Days September 20, 2019 November 1, 2019 March 27, 2020 April 24, 2020 July 10, 2020

You’ll love our 2,660-acre campus

SIUE offers in-state tuition to undergraduate students from all 50 states!

Office of Admissions

Campus Box 1600 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1600 618-650-3705 or 800-447-SIUE admissions@siue.edu siue.edu/admissions

SIUE is proud to support responsible use of forest resources.

Check out some interesting statistics based on the selection of 100% recycled fiber materials used in this publication.

Number of trees saved 5

Wastewater reduction: 381 gallons

Total energy saved: 8 million BTUs

Solid waste reduction: 18 lbs.

Greenhouse gases prevented: 736 lbs.