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Extended Deadline for Fall 2021 Direct Entry *How Students are Considered: To ensure consideration, students need to submit all of their required admission documents by July 23 and select the appropriate program of study on their application as that is what triggers direct entry review. View siue.edu/direct for more information.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Cumulative 3.5 high school GPA (4.0 scale) OR cumulative 3.25 high school GPA (4.0 scale) and 1260 SAT ERW + M (27 ACT)

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR *Direct entry will not be granted to admitted students who select “Still Deciding Education” on their application.

The following programs must be selected: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health, or Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Cumulative 3.5 high school GPA (4.0 scale) OR cumulative 3.25 high school GPA (4.0 scale) and 1200 SAT ERW + M (25 ACT) Exercise Science Cumulative 3.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale)

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Cumulative 3.5 high school GPA (4.0 scale) OR 610 SAT math section score (26 ACT math subscore) *All students must earn placement in MATH 125: Pre-Calculus via ALEKS (SIUE’s math placement test) to enroll in the program.

SCHOOL OF NURSING Direct entry for fall 2021 first-year students is closed.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY The conditional entry program for fall 2021 first-year students is closed.

Campus Visit Options Daily Campus Tours The health and safety of our guests, as well as SIUE faculty and staff, is our priority during this time. Following recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the University has established the following guidelines: • All campus visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering while on campus • Mask or face covering should cover the nose and mouth • Daily Campus Tours will be limited to nine total individuals • Each student visiting campus will be allowed two guests • Guests and staff must practice social distancing while on campus All campus visitors are asked to self evaluate their health before joining us for a campus tour. If you feel ill and/or have a fever, please reschedule your campus tour.

Register for a Daily Campus Tour *There are several ways to explore SIUE if you are unable to come see our beautiful campus in person.

Take a virtual tour Connect with us on social media and read our student blogs Explore our 350+ areas of study

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Virtual Admission Presentation Virtual admission presentations are designed for prospective students and will provide valuable information about SIUE. An admission counselor will be present for each session.

• Admission criteria • Scholarships and financial aid • Campus life • Enrollment Register for a Virtual Admission Presentation

Self-Guided Campus Tour We encourage students to explore our beautiful campus at their convenience! Tour-stop signage has been placed in corresponding locations throughout campus and a map is included in the online brochure to help students easily find their way.

Self-Guided Campus Tour Information

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Virtual Chat Virtual chats allow prospective students the opportunity to connect with a current SIUE student ambassador.

Virtual chats are available on a mobile device, laptop or desktop. *Please contact the Office of Admissions at 618-650-3705 to schedule a virtual chat.

Group Visits - Virtual Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our large group tours have been canceled. However, we would love to meet virtually with students! Community college and high school students are welcome to attend our Virtual Admissions Presentations. *Counselors who are interested in registering for a group visit should have their students register individually for a Virtual Admission Presentation, available Monday-Friday at 3 p.m.

Springboard to Success About Springboard to Success is our mandatory registration and orientation program for admitted first-year students entering in the fall semester. The program is designed for students and family members to help jump-start the university experience and includes academic advisement, course registration and information about the resources for success available at SIUE.

Registration The registration and enrollment fee is $160. This fee helps ensure a smooth transition to the University and includes your enrollment deposit, advising and course registration. This fee is non-refundable regardless of time of cancellation.

Register for Springboard to Success *Please note: We are monitoring the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. All information related to Springboard to Success will be posted at siue.edu/springboard.

Stay safe and healthy!

Whether on-ground or remotely, we are providing information on our plans to Shape a Changing World with safety as a priority: siue.edu/about/announcements/coronavirus/