2023 SIUE Transfer Brochure

Transfer to SIUE

siue.edu/transfer

Welcome to SIUE

Our Students Students come from

We made the honor roll!

24%

12,500+ Student

Tranfers

47

States

+

59

Countries

The Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll scores four-year universities based on their “transfer-friendliness rating.”

Access and Opportunity Nearly

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15%

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of students take classes fully online

New undergrads pay a guaranteed tuition rate for 4 continuous academic years

ACT/SAT scores are NOT required for admission

What does this mean for you?

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We are committed to your success.

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We have programs and services designed to support transfer students

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Your transfer to SIUE will be smooth and successful

SIUE students enjoy the best of both worlds: Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is a vibrant, student-friendly community with amazing local coffee shops and restaurants, plenty of shopping, and fun things to do.

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National Recognition National Recognition 🏆 HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE IN

America's Top Colleges

4th

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Our "outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion" has been recognized for Our "outstanding commitment 9 consecutive years! to diversity and inclusion"

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"Best bang for the buck" means SIUE is a smart bang choicefor for the yourbuck" money.

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means SIUE is a smart choice for your money.

It’s just 25 minutes from SIUE to St. Louis!

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Excellence in Academics and Career Prep

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Nationally Accredited Academic Programs

350+ Areas of Study

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Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in arts and sciences; business; dental medicine; education, health and human behavior; engineering; nursing; pharmacy

Take fully online, accelerated courses and complete your bachelor’s in as little as 24 months • Accelerated RN to BS • Applied Communication Studies, Public Relations • Business Administration • Criminal Justice • Integrative Studies, Leadership in Organizations

You’re not a number here.

• Psychology

Student-to-faculty ratio

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14 : 1 Average class size

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80%

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of Classes

have fewer than 30 students

More than 2,000 employers posted

6,900+ Jobs

$56,100 Average starting salary for SIUE graduates

We’ve got you!

through the Career Development Center website last year.

Practice and learn winning strategies and skills with Student Success Coaches Last year, students earned more than

$1.5 million That’s more than Illinois State, Southeast Missouri State, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Murray State … the list goes on (payscale.com)

at internships and co-ops.

Average hourly wage = $19.49

LIVE LEARN where you siue.edu/housing Students who live on campus: • Have higher GPAs • Earn more credit hours per semester • Find their place and feel accepted by other housing residents

Through programming, events and so much more, The Hub provides opportunities for belonging and engagement, leadership and service, ways to better understand community connections and taking action — all while supporting you as you learn about your own identity and impact.

• Are close to classes and campus resources

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Upperclass 🏡 Living Options* Sophomores and above have three options for living on campus: • Evergreen Hall features hybrid suite-

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• We have safe spaces for all gender identities • Accessible living units are available

and apartment-style rooms in a residence hall environment

• Residence Hall Upperclass Wings in Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls are limited and are based on availability

• Cougar Village Apartments offer traditional, independent apartment-style living with the community and academic advantages of living on campus

Free Shuttle Service Cougar Village  Campus Campus  Cougar Village

14 athletics teams

NCAA Division 1

Residency Requirement All first-year, first-time students who graduated high school within the last 12 months are required to live on campus. Students who meet one of the approved exemption reasons, like commuting from a parent or guardian’s home address within 60 miles from campus, need to submit an exemption request. For more information about the Residency Requirement and the exemption process, visit siue.edu/housing.

What’s a FIC? 🤔

Upperclass FICs:

It’s a Focused Interest Community.

Live with students who like what you like!

• Health Professionals

• Transfer • Engineering • Honors

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What’s Your Major?

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES

Not sure yet? That’s okay! The Career Development Center can help you explore career options and choose a major.

UNDERGRAD MAJORS

Arts and Sciences Anthropology Applied Communication Studies • Corporate and Organizational Communication • Interpersonal Communication • Public Relations Art • Art Education* • Art History • Art Studio Art and Design • Ceramics • Drawing • Graphic Design • Metalsmithing • Painting • Photography • Printmaking • Sculpture • Textiles

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Biological Sciences • Ecology, Evolution, Conservation • Genetics and Cellular Biology • Integrative Biology • Medical Science • Medical Technology Chemistry* • ACS Certified in Biochemistry • ACS Certified in Chemistry • Biochemistry • Bioprocess Chemistry • Forensics Chemistry • Medical Science • Pharmaceutical Chemistry Criminal Justice Studies** Economics English** • Secondary English Language Arts* Environmental Sciences** • Environmental Health • Environmental Management • Environmental Toxicology Foreign Languages and Literature • French* • German* • Spanish* Geography* History* • Applied Historical Methods International Studies • International Art, Culture and Communication • International Development and Sustainability • International Relations and Diplomacy Liberal Studies

Mass Communications** • Advertising and Strategic Media • Journalism • Media Production Mathematical Studies* • Actuarial Science • Applied Mathematics • Pure Mathematics • Statistics Music • Jazz Performance • Music Business • Music Education* • Music History/Literature • Music Performance • Music Theory and Composition • Musical Theater Philosophy • Law Physics Political Science** Social Work Sociology** • Diversity and Social Justice • Employment Relations Theater and Dance* • Dance • Design/Technical • Performance

• English* • Geography* • History* • Mathematics* • Political Science* • Theater* Special Education*

Create your own using approved curricula or choose: • Environmental Sciences and Applied Communication Studies • Environmental Sciences and Chemistry • Psychology and Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Dental Medicine, DMD Pharmacy, PharmD

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Engineering Civil Engineering** Computer Engineering Computer Science** Construction Management • Land Surveying Cybersecurity Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering** • Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering** Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering** Surveying and Geomatics

Nursing BS in Nursing, Traditional** Accelerated BS in Nursing (2nd degree)**

PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISEMENT Work with your advisor to create a schedule that includes the classes you’ll need to meet the requirements for professional school.

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

UNDERGRAD MINORS Aerospace Studies African Studies Anthropology Applied Communication Studies Art - Art History Art - Studio Art Asian Studies Biological Sciences Bioprocess Chemistry 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 Environmental Sciences European Studies/Civilization Exercise and Sport Psychology Forensic Sciences French Geographic Information Systems Geography German History Health, Society and the Human Condition Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology Latin American Studies Linguistics Literature Mass Communications Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics

Academic program listing is current as of July 2023.

Business Accountancy Business Administration • Computer Information Systems • Cybersecurity • Data Analytics • Economics • Entrepreneurship • • • • • • •

Finance General Business Administration Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing Supply Chain Management

Education, Health and Human Behavior Early Childhood Education* Elementary Education* Exercise Science** Nutrition Psychology Public Health Secondary Education • Biology* • Chemistry*

ABOUT THIS LIST Online Bachelor's Degrees: page 3

You can get your teaching license

** Earn an accelerated combined degree

(siue.edu/combined-degrees)

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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 Statistics Theater and Dance Urban Studies Women’s Studies

Stay on track to graduate or get ahead by taking classes during Winter and Summer Session!

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Paying for College

Transfer Student Scholarships

Important info:

Scholarship

Requirements

Amount

Duration

• Newly enrolled transfer undergrads pay a guaranteed tuition rate for 4 continuous academic years

Cougar Pride

3.0 GPA

Up to $6,000 for transfer students

Over 2 years

Up to $4,000 for transfer students

Over 2 years

$2,000

One-time award

• New students from all 50 states pay one low tuition rate

Textbook Rental is included in mandatory fees.

Save thousands of dollars each year!

Johnetta Haley

24 transferable credit hours in addition to GPA

3.0 GPA

Designed to support enrollment of students who are underrepresented in their anticipated field of study.

24 transferable credit hours in addition to GPA

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa Member

24 transferable credit hours

Scholarships listed are fall entry only and are awarded as funding allows.

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How much does it cost to attend SIUE? Base Tuition $9,576

Mandatory Fees

+ $3,346.50

Student Health Insurance Fee**

+ $2,400

Room & Board

+ $5,140*

Total

=

$20,462.50

*Shared room in Cougar Village

Details are on our website at siue.edu/paying-for-college **Opt out by providing proof of health insurance coverage

Financial Aid? Tell me more!

Important: File the FAFSA as soon as you can beginning in December at studentaid.gov

Nearly 40% of our first-year students who file the FAFSA receive enough aid (Federal Pell Grants + Illinois MAP Grants + SIUE Aid) to cover 100% of their tuition and mandatory fee charges.

The SIUE Commitment We’ll cover tuition, mandatory fees and course-specific fees as funding is available for qualifying students: • Must be an Illinois resident • Family income must be less than $63,575 and assets less than $50,000 based on submitted FAFSA

Fine print details & additional scholarship opportunities

There are many factors that will impact your financial aid package.

See what costs might look like for you siue.edu/paying-for-college/estimator

siue.edu/scholarships

You have Questions.

We have Answers.

2. When is the application deadline?

• Application deadline*

Visit siue.edu/transfer for helpful information about: • Applying for admission

4 weeks before start of the semester

• For scholarship consideration (fall entry only)

March 1

*Academic program admission is a separate process

Learn more at siue.edu/apply/transfer

• Transferring credit • Sample program curriculum • Dual admission • Degree program requirements • Transfer program guides

Admissions staff can do an informal and unofficial credit evaluation prior to admission. The official credit evaluation happens after you’ve been admitted to SIUE.

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1. What do I need to apply?

If you have 30+ semester hours (post high school) from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, you will be admitted to SIUE. Please submit:

3. Will my credits transfer?

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Get a general idea of what credits will transfer by reviewing the transfer equivalency guides

View sample curriculum for all programs

siue.edu/transfer

siue.edu/academics

• Completed application: siue.edu/apply • Official college transcript from each school attended • $40 application fee If you have fewer than 30 semester hours, you’ll have to meet first-year admission requirements—SAT/ACT scores are not required—and submit: • • • •

Completed application: siue.edu/apply Official high school transcript Official college transcript from each school attended $40 application fee

Military Friendly • Special tuition rate for active military, reservists and National Guard • Additional course credit may be offered for military service

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Learn more at siue.edu/transfer

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Connect with us. Stay informed.

Get an inside look at what’s happening on campus. Join the conversation and connect with the social side of SIUE.

siue.edu/social

You belong here.

We believe diversity on campus benefits all students.

SIUE nurtures an inclusive campus where all students are valued, have a voice and feel connected to the community.

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See for yourself!

We offer a variety of visit options, because

you just have to see this place!

Don’t worry if you can’t join us in person. We offer several online info sessions and a virtual tour.

siue.edu/visit

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

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