2024-25 SIUE Transfer Brochure

Transfer to SIUE

siue.edu/transfer

Welcome to SIUE

Our Students Students come from

12,000+

Transfer students are a vital part of the SIUE community.

Student

24% Tranfers

46

States

+

65

Countries

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

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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.

Closing Equity Gaps More than

30%

HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE IN

DIVERSITY

SIUE undergraduates are Pell eligible

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Nearly

50%

BEST BANG FOR THE

Recent graduating class No student loan debt

INSIGHT into Diversity, 2023

Washington Monthly, 2023

We think it's important to make social mobility possible for everyone.

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

"Best bang for the buck" 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

You’re not a number here.

Learn in a supportive, online environment from the same high-quality faculty who are teaching in our classrooms on campus.

• Accelerated RN to BS • Accountancy • Applied Communication Studies, Public Relations • Business Administration • Criminal Justice • Integrative Studies, Leadership in Organizations • Psychology

Student-to-faculty ratio

2

14 : 1 Average class size

20

79%

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of Classes

have fewer than 30 students

Nearly 2,000 employers posted more than

12,800 Jobs

$64,000 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

$2.2 million at internships and co-ops.

That's more than $8,000 on average than other Illinois universities. (payscale.com)

Average hourly wage = $20.13

LIVE LEARN where you siue.edu/housing

Upperclass LLCs:

What’s an LLC?

• Transfer

It’s a Living Learning Community.

Live with students who like what you like!

• Health Professionals • Engineering • Honors

Students who live on campus: • Find their place and feel accepted by other housing residents • Are close to classes and campus resources • Have higher GPAs • Earn more credit hours per semester 4

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

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.

Cheer on the

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.

14 athletics teams

NCAA Division 1

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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

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

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*

Secondary Education • Biology* • Chemistry* • English* • Geography* • History* • Mathematics* • Political Science* • Theater* Special Education* 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

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

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 Foreign Languages and Literature Forensic Sciences French Geographic Information Systems Geography German History Industrial Engineering Latin American Studies Linguistics Literature Mass Communications Mathematical Studies Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering

Nursing BS in Nursing, Traditional** Accelerated BS in Nursing (2nd degree)** Academic program listing is current as of July 2024.

ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREES Accelerated RN to BS Accountancy Applied Communication Studies, Public Relations Business Administration Criminal Justice Studies Integrative Studies, Leadership in Organizations Psychology

Exercise Science** Nutrition Psychology Public Health

Online General Education Path: Finish your gen ed requirements online!

Liberal Studies

ABOUT THIS LIST *You can get your teaching license

** Earn an accelerated combined degree

(siue.edu/combined-degrees)

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Meteorology and Climatology 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 ROTC-Aerospace Studies ROTC-Military Science 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

How much does it cost to attend SIUE? Accessibility and affordability are very important to us. We hold the same accreditation as many of the nation's top schools, but we charge significantly less for tuition.* *Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 credit hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2024-2025 tuition. Shared room in Cougar Village. *Some degree programs have course-specific fees. **Opt out by providing proof of health insurance coverage.

Base Tuition*

$9,576 Mandatory Fees*

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$3,346.50 On-Campus Housing*

+

$5,350* Student Health Insurance Fee**

+

$2,583

=

Total $20,855.50

Scholarship

Requirements

Amount

Duration

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

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

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Important info:

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

Hey! Do you live in Illinois or Greater St. Louis?

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

We’ll cover tuition, mandatory fees and course-specific fees for eligible students.*

• Textbook Rental is included in mandatory fees.

• SIUE Commitment: Illinois residents

Save thousands of dollars each year!

• SIUE Gateway Opportunity: Greater St. Louis residents *Family income less than $113,575 and assets less than $50,000 based on submitted FAFSA

Financial Aid? Tell me more!

Important: File the FAFSA as soon as you can this fall at studentaid.gov.

More than 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.

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

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

Fine print details & additional scholarship opportunities

siue.edu/scholarships

You have Questions.

We have Answers.

Visit siue.edu/transfer for helpful information about:

2. When is the application deadline?

Application deadline 4 weeks before start of the semester Learn more at siue.edu/apply/transfer

• Applying for admission • 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.

• And a lot more

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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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“I always say I don't regret transferring. I felt welcomed by everyone and quickly found my place on campus by joining clubs and organizations.

SIUE is truly a place where you can grow, learn and thrive.”

NaKaila Campbell Nursing major University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

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.

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.

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