SIUE International UG Webinar Presentation

Agenda I. About SIUE II. Campus Safety & COVID-19 III. Admission Process IV. English Pathway Program V. Scholarships & Awards Q&A with current students

At a Glance • Over 13,000 students • 500+ international students from more than 50 nations • Beautiful campus: state-of-the-art facilities and 2,660 acres of nature • Great suburban location

Centrally Located Edwardsville, Illinois • 4 hours south of Chicago • 30 minutes from St. Louis

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Ranked among the 15 safest college towns in America (Safewise, 2020)

Naturally Beautiful Campus

The campus is situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River and is surrounded by natural woodlands with many opportunities for recreational activities.

Modern Campus Facilities

The new Engineering, Art and Design, and Science Buildings on campus ensure that students are exposed to the state-of-the-art equipment found in the research labs and design spaces of future employers.

Academic Excellence Highly Regarded Degrees

7 Schools and Colleges

• 120+ bachelor’s programs • 100+ master’s programs • 25 doctoral programs

• College of Arts and Sciences • School of Business • School of Dental Medicine • School of Education, Health and Human Behavior • School of Engineering • School of Nursing • School of Pharmacy

A Comprehensive University College of Arts and Sciences Offers over 50 degree programs in: •

Art & Design, Music and Theater

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English and Communications

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Math and Science

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Public Service & Social Sciences

Education, Health and Human Behavior Offers highly regarded programs in: •

Teaching & Learning; Educational Leadership

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Applied Health (Public Health, Exercise Science)

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Psychology

Health Care Programs •

PharmD & MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Nursing (Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral)

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Dental Medicine (International doctoral degree)

Fully Accredited School of Business AACSB accredited for: • Business (since 1975) • Accounting (since 1987)

• Princeton Review “Best Business Schools” for 13 consecutive years

School of Engineering ABET Accreditation for: • Civil Engineering • Electrical and Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Construction Management • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering

Nationally Recognized The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education • SIUE upgraded to the new doctoral/professional universities category

Washington Monthly • Among the top 30% of doctoral universities

Forbes • America’s Best Value Colleges 2019

Insight Into Diversity • Higher Education Excellence in Diversity

The Princeton Review • Best Business Schools 2019

Why Choose SIUE? Cultural and Recreational Activities • 250+ Student Organizations

• Intramural and Club Sports

• Arts & Issues Series

• NCAA Division I Athletics

• Student Fitness Center

• Theater and Dance Productions

International Organizations and Events • International Student Council • Cultural Clubs

• International Night • International Hospitality Program

Campus Housing Choice of Traditional Residence Hall or Apartment-Style Living

Campus Recreation Student Fitness Center and Natural Amenities • Fitness and weight rooms • Indoor and outdoor pool

• Recreational basketball/ volleyball courts

• Biking and running trails • Intramural sports

Safe and Welcoming Campus SIUE receives high rankings for student safety.

• 9th safest campus nationally among institutions with more than 5,000 students YourLocalSecurity.com 2020

• Safest College Campuses National Council for Home Safety and Security

• Emergency texting service for the campus community • Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (8 consecutive years)

A health clinic is available on campus for all students

Health Services at SIUE

COVID 19 Measures: • • • •

Mandatory COVID-19 testing available at no cost Hybrid class format for Spring/Fall 2021 Masks required for use inside all campus buildings Housing available for students to quarantine, if needed

SIUE Admissions How to apply to SIUE: • Online application at siue.edu/apply • Academic transcripts required • Undergraduate English proficiency requirement: • TOEFL: 72 • IELTS: 6.0 • Duolingo: 105 • ACT/SAT scores are not required for international applicants • A designated representative can be added to your application

Intensive English Language Program •

Pre-university English language program

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Pathway programs combine English language training with Academic coursework

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Entry requirement: IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 45, Duolingo: 80

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Classes teach engaging and academic language skills including: • Reading and Writing • Listening and Speaking • Grammar • Study and University Skills

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The IEP offers conditional admission to SIUE for academically qualified applicants not meeting proficiency requirements.

Scholarships and Awards • • • •

GEO Award

Provides a 50% tuition reduction for entire academic program Valued at minimum of $9,488/year (varies by number of courses taken) $47,000 total value of GEO Award over a four-year UG program No additional application required

Meridian

Scholarship www.siue.edu/meridian

• Covers up to eight semesters of tuition, fees, housing and meal plan (valued at approximately $30,000/year, $120,000 total) • Must complete an admission application • GPA 3.5 (4.0 scale) minimum • Must complete a supplemental application • Application deadline – December 1, 2021

Meridian Supplemental Profile

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Full name Phone number Date of birth Email (use same email you applied with) Essay Resume (if applicable) Honors courses (if applicable)

How to Stand Out Honors Courses and Dual Credit Classes • AP Courses • Dual Credit Courses Resume • Job Experience/Internships • Start Ups • Community Service • Student Organizations/Clubs Essay • Clear and Concise • Detailed • Why SIUE? • What is unique about you?

Thank you!

Visit siue.edu/more for additional information or contact Graduate and International Admissions intladm@siue.edu