SIUE 2017-18 Transfer Brochure

2017-2018

Transfer to

siue.edu/transfer

Welcome to SIUE Affordable Excellence l l

New undergraduate enrollment fall 2016

3,338 new freshman 1,935 Total enrollment fall 2016 new transfer student 1,403 Total enrollment fall 2016

Nationally accredited academic programs Tuition and fees are among the lowest of all four-year institutions in Illinois

Top Feeder Community Colleges for Transfer Students

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Fall 2016 1. Southwestern Illinois College 2. Lewis and Clark Community College 3. Kaskaskia College 4. Lincoln Land Community College 5. St. Louis Community College

More than

Freshman

40% of our new students are transfer students

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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, Lou Fusz/VIP Distribution, St. Louis

You’ll love our 2,660-acre campus!

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SIUE is Nationally Recognized Top 60 in the nation Washington Monthly 13th public Midwest University U.S. News & World Report

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

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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 beginning 2018-2019. siuecougars.com

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Academic Excellence

siue.edu/academics

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

Business Engineering l Dental medicine l Pharmacy

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At SIUE, the goal is to educate the whole student—in and out of the classroom. Learning takes place in Active classrooms Clinical settings l High-tech labs l Simulations l Service projects l Research and creative activities l l

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96%

of SIUE students secure a job within one year of graduation

Last year, employers posted

8,000 JOBS through the Career Development Center

Living on Campus

siue.edu/housing

Our friendly, safe and modern residence halls 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.

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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.

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

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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9 BIKE TRAILS travel through campus and connect to a 100-mile trail system

(2015 SafeWise Report)

On-campus residents

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Areas of Study siue.edu/academics Undergraduate: 96 *Teacher Licensure Available Accountancy Anthropology Applied Communication Studies Art l Art Education* l Art History l Art Studio Art and Design Biological Sciences* l Ecology, Evolution, Environment l Genetics and Cellular Biology l Integrative Biology l Medical Science l Medical Technology Business Administration l Economics l Entrepreneurship l Finance l General Business Administration l Human Resource Management l International Business l Management l Management and Information Systems l Marketing Business Economics and Finance Chemistry* l ACS Certified in Chemistry l Biochemistry l Medical Science Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Management and Information Systems Computer Science Construction Management l Land Surveying Criminal Justice Studies Early Childhood Education* Earth and Space Science 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* History* l Applied Historical Methods Industrial Engineering l Manufacturing Engineering

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Integrative Studies International Studies Liberal Studies Mass Communications 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 (Option) l Accelerated RN to BS (Option) l Traditional (Option) Nutrition Philosophy l Law Physics l Astronomy l Biomedical Physics l Photonics and Laser Physics Political Science* Psychology Public Health Secondary Education Social Work Sociology l Diversity and Social Justice l Employment Relations Special Education* Speech Pathology and Audiology Theater and Dance* l Dance l Design/Technical l History/Literature/Criticism l Performance

Undergraduate Minors: 63 Aerospace Studies African Studies Anthropology Applied Communication Studies Applied Historical Studies Art l Art History l Studio Art Asian Studies Biological Sciences Black American Studies Business Administration Chemistry Classical Studies

Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Management Criminal Justice Studies Digital Humanities and Social Sciences Economics Education Studies and Analysis Electrical Engineering English l Creative Writing l Linguistics Environmental Sciences European Studies Exercise and Sport Psychology Forensic Sciences French Geography Geographic Information Systems (GIS) German History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology Latin American Studies Literature Manufacturing Engineering Mass Communications Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Meteorology and Climatology Military Science Music Native American Studies Nutrition Peace and International Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Public Health Religious Studies Rhetoric and Writing 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: 87 Accountancy l Business Analytics l Taxation Applied Communication Studies l Health Communication l Interpersonal Communication l Organizational Communication l Public Relations Art - Studio Art Therapy Counseling Biological Sciences Business Administration l Business Analytics 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 Curriculum and Instruction Economics and Finance l Business Analytics 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 Geography Healthcare Informatics History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology Integrative Studies Create your own using approved curricula or choose: l Applied Environmental and Communication Studies l Cultural Education Advocacy l Cultural Heritage and Resources Management l Diversity Issues and Global Affairs l Engineering Management l GIS Development and Database Administration l Information Systems and Graphic Design l Marketing Communications l Media Management l Organizational Communication and Management l Organizational Design Thinking l Sustainability

Kinesiology l Exercise Physiology l Exercise and Sport Psychology l Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy Learning, Culture and Society Literacy Education Marketing Research l Business Analytics Media Studies Mathematics l Computational and Applied Mathematics l Postsecondary Mathematics Education l Pure Mathematics l Statistics and Operations Research Mechanical Engineering Music l Music Education l Music Performance Nursing l Family Nurse Practitioner l Health Care and Nursing Administration l Nurse Educator Pharmaceutical Sciences Psychology l Clinical Child and School Psychology l Clinical Psychology l Industrial-Organizational Public Administration Social Work l School Social Work Sociology Special Education Speech-Language Pathology

Doctoral: 12 Computer Science, PhD* Dental Medicine, DMD Educational Leadership, EdD Engineering Science, PhD* Environmental Resources and Policy, PhD* History, PhD* Nursing Practice, DNP l Family Nurse Practitioner l Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacy, PharmD l Pharmacy Education l Pharmacy Pediatrics *cooperative program with SIUC

Graduate Certificates:14 Advanced Education in General Dentistry Classroom Technologies Family Nurse Practitioner Health Care and Nursing Administration Literacy Specialist Literature Media Literacy Museum Studies Nurse Educator Piano Pedagogy Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching of Writing Vocal Pedagogy Web-based Learning

Academic program listing is current as of 6/1/17. For a more complete listing, visit siue.edu/academics.

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Paying for College

siue.edu/paying-for-college

An SIUE education is an excellent and affordable investment—one that comes with a lifetime of benefits. SIUE has one of the lowest tuition and required fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois. Newly enrolled transfer undergraduate students pay a guaranteed tuition rate for four continuous academic years.

Academic Award Opportunity and Application Deadlines

Award Amount

Fall entry only

Criteria

Cougar Pride Scholarship 12/1/2017 Admission application serves as scholarship application.

Up to $16,000 over 4 years as funding is available.

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

Johnetta Haley Scholarship 12/1/2017 Admission application serves as scholarship application.

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

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.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 12/1/2017 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.

Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution must have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA in at least 24 hours of course work that is transferable to SIUE will be considered, including students with a recognized associates degree. Students must be members of Phi Theta Kappa.

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/financialaid. Review additional scholarship opportunities at siue.academicworks.com.

2nd for

Lowest Student Loan Debt among all Illinois public institutions LendEDU

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SIUE offers in-state tuition to new

undergraduate and transfer students from all 50 states

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

One low rate for all U.S. undergraduates Tuition*

$8,772

Mandatory Fees*

$2,721

Total

$11,493

*Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 semester hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2017-2018 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/Apartment

$2,275/semester

$4,250/semester

$2,995/semester

Private Bedroom/Apartment

$3,385/semester

$3,185/semester

Deluxe Bedroom

$3,885/semester

Room and Board

$5,990/semester

Private Bedroom/Suite

$3,605/semester

Studio

$5,950/semester

*Prices reflect academic year 2017-2018. Meal plan not included (required for residence hall). Visit siue.edu/housing for cost information.

SIUE’s tuition and fees are among the

LOWEST of all four-year institutions in Illinois

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.* 30 semester hours or more attempted post high school graduation: minimum cumulative 2.0 (C) GPA l Fewer than 30 semester hours: must meet freshman admission requirements (cumulative 2.5 GPA and 18 ACT or 970 SAT), and must submit college transcript(s), high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores l ACT is not required for those out of high school for more than five years l

*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 at siue.edu/apply Deadline is four weeks prior to the start of the term.

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Work with an academic advisor at your current college every semester.

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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.

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Pick an SIUE academic profile or curriculum plan for your intended major (siue.edu/academics). The academic plan will allow you to see what courses will satisfy prerequisites for the major and associates degree requirements (for Illinois community colleges).

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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).

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Submit your admission application and $40 fee up to 12 months in advance of desired term of entry. siue.edu/apply

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Request your official transcript to be sent to: SIUE Office of Admissions Campus Box 1047 Edwardsville, IL 62025-1047 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.

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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.

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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.

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If you will be starting at SIUE in the fall, apply by December 1 of the prior year to be considered for academic scholarships. Fall entry only.

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Apply for financial aid and file your FAFSA (fafsa.gov) on October 1 or soon after. SIUE FAFSA code: 001759.

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Once you are admitted, complete online orientation and schedule an advising appointment, or attend a Transfer Orientation and University Registration program (siue.edu/transfer, click on Orientation/Advising)

Visit us soon!

Daily campus tours are available Monday-Friday and select Saturdays throughout the year. Schedule a tour at siue.edu/visit, or contact the Office of Admissions at 618-650-3705.

An SIUE Office of Admissions Ambassador will lead your tour, giving you a student’s perspective of life at SIUE and a contact in case you have questions in the future. Tours offered in Spanish are available on a limited basis.

Transfer Visit Days

Explore Days Our version of a “hands-on” open house

September 22, 2017 November 3, 2017 March 30, 2018 April 27, 2018

September 16, 2017 - Explore Nursing September 30, 2017 - Explore Education, Health and Human Behavior September 30, 2017 - Explore Arts and Sciences October 14, 2017 - Explore Pharmacy November 4, 2017 - Explore Business November 11, 2017 - Explore Engineering

Preview SIUE

October 9, 2017 November 10, 2017 February 19, 2018 March 16, 2018

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 13

Wastewater reduction: 5,890 gallons

Total energy saved: 6 million BTUs

Solid waste reduction: 394 lbs.

Greenhouse gases prevented: 1,855 lbs.