SIUE - 2019-20 Transfer Brochure

2019-2020

Transfer to

siue.edu/transfer

Welcome to SIUE Affordable Excellence l

New undergraduate enrollment fall 2017

3,144 new freshman 1,797 Total enrollment fall 2017 new transfer student 1,347 Total enrollment fall 2017

Nationally accredited academic programs More than $148 million in scholarships and financial aid awarded last year

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Top Feeder Community Colleges for Transfer Students

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Fall 2017 1. Southwestern Illinois College 2. Lewis and Clark Community College 3. Kaskaskia College 4. Lincoln Land Community College 5. St. Louis Community College

Freshman

43% 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 14th Public Midwest University U.S. News & World Report

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

America’s Top Colleges Forbes magazine 4th among Illinois public institutions

2018 Transfer Honor Roll Phi Theta Kappa

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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. siuecougars.com

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Academic Excellence

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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

22 17:1

average class size student/ faculty ratio

96%

of SIUE students report securing 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.

Transfer students have three options for living on campus 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.

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Cougar Village combines the advantages and amenities of living on campus with the freedom of apartment life, offering independent, traditional apartment living.

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Residence Hall Upper-class 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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on the list of “50 safest college towns in America”

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

(2015 SafeWise Report)

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On-campus residents

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#11

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“Safest College Campuses” National Council for Home 3 Safety and Security

Areas of Study siue.edu/academics Undergraduate: 126 *Teacher Licensure Available Accountancy

Anthropology Applied Communication Studies l Corporate and Organizational

Communication l Interpersonal Communication l Public Relations Art l Art Education* l Art History l Art Studio Art and Design l Ceramics l Drawing l Graphic Design l Metalsmithing l Painting l Photography l Printmaking l Sculpture l Textiles Biological Sciences* l Ecology, Evolution, Environment l Genetics and Cellular Biology l Integrative Biology l Medical Science l Medical Technology Business Administration l Computer Information Systems l Economics l Entrepreneurship l Finance l General Business Administration l Human Resource Management l International Business l Management l Marketing Chemistry* l ACS Certified in Biochemistry l ACS Certified in Chemistry l Biochemistry l Forensics Chemistry l Medical Science Civil Engineering Computer Engineering 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 Integrative Studies l Leadership in Organizations

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International Studies l International Art, Culture and

Communication l International Development and Sustainability l International Relations and Diplomacy Liberal Studies Mass Communications l Advertising and Strategic Media l Journalism l Media Production 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 BS in Nursing l Accelerated RN to BS l Traditional Nutrition Philosophy l Law Physics l Astronomy l Biomedical Physics l Photonics and Laser Physics Political Science* Psychology Public Health Secondary Education l Art l Biology* l Chemistry* l Earth and Space* l English* l French* l Geography* l German* l History* l Mathematics* l Music* l Political Science* l Spanish* l Theater* Social Work Sociology l Diversity and Social Justice l Employment Relations Special Education* Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Theater and Dance* l Dance l Design/Technical l History/Literature/Criticism l Performance

Undergraduate Minors: 65 Aerospace Studies African Studies Anthropology Applied Communication Studies Applied Historical Studies Art-Art History

Art-Studio Art Asian Studies Biological Sciences 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 English/Linguistics Environmental Sciences European Studies/Civilization Exercise and Sport Psychology Forensic Sciences French Geographic Information Systems Geography German History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology Latin American Studies Literature Manufacturing Engineering Mass Communications Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics 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 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: 104 Accountancy l Business Analytics l Taxation Applied Communication Studies l Corporate and Organizational Communication l Health Communication l Interpersonal 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 Criminal Justice Policy Curriculum and Instruction Diversity and Equity in Education l Cultural Diversity l Diversity Training l English as a Second Language l Gender and Education 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 l Environmental Biology l Environmental Chemistry and

Toxicology l Environmental Education l Environmental Policy and Public Administration l Environmental Technology Assessment Geography Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics/Healthcare and Nursing Administration History Industrial Engineering Instructional Technology l Distance Education l Educational Technologies

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Improvement Integrative Studies Create your own using approved curricula or choose: l Applied Environmental and Communication Studies l Communication and Marketing l Cultural Education Advocacy l Cultural Heritage and Resources

Management l Digital Media and Public Relations l Diplomacy and Communication l Diversity in Organizations l Diversity Issues and Global Affairs l Engineering Management l GIS Development and Database

Administration 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 Literacy Education l Literacy Specialist l Reading Specialist Marketing Research l Business Analytics

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l Computational and Applied Mathematics l Postsecondary Mathematics Education l Pure Mathematics l Statistics and Operations Research Mechanical Engineering Media Studies Music l Music Education l Music Performance Nursing l Healthcare and Nursing Administration l Nurse Educator Nutrition and Dietetics l Sports Nutrition Pharmaceutical Sciences l Medicinal Chemistry l Pharmaceutics l Pharmacology 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: 20 Computer Science, PhD* Dental Medicine, DMD l Advanced Education in General Dentistry Educational Leadership, EdD l General School Leadership Engineering Science, PhD* l Civil, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering l Computer Science l Electrical and Computer Engineering l Mechanical Engineering Environmental Resources and Policy, PhD* History, PhD* Nursing Practice, DNP l DNP/MBA l Family Nurse Practitioner l Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacy, PharmD l Pharmacy Education l Pharmacy Pediatrics l PharmD/MBA *cooperative program with SIUC

Graduate Certificates:18 Classroom Technologies Digital Media Literacy Healthcare and Nursing Administration Integrative Studies Create your own using approved curricula or choose: l Environmental Management l Marketing and Public Relations l Sustainability l Transportation Engineering and Construction Management Literacy Specialist Literature Museum Studies Nurse Educator Piano Pedagogy Second Certificate in Special Education (Learning Behavior Specialist I) Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching of Writing Vocal Pedagogy Web-based Learning

Academic program listing is current as of 6/30/18. For a more complete listing, visit siue.edu/academics.

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Paying for College

siue.edu/paying-for-college

Nearly $2.5 million in scholarships was awarded to undergraduate transfer students last year.

Academic Award Opportunity and Application Deadlines

Award Amount

Criteria

Fall entry only Cougar Pride Scholarship 3/1/2019 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 3/1/2019 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 3/1/2019 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 associate 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/financial-aid. 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 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*

$9,123

Mandatory Fees*

$3,009

Total

$12,132

*Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 semester hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2018-2019 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

$2,345/semester

$3,280/semester

$3,085/semester

Private Bedroom/Apartment

$3,485/semester

$4,380/semester

Deluxe Bedroom

$3,985/semester

Room and Board

$6,170/semester

Private Bedroom/Suite

$3,715/semester

Studio

$6,130/semester

*Prices reflect academic year 2018-2019. Meal plan not included (required for residence hall). Visit siue.edu/housing for cost information.

Fastest Growing Public University in Illinois

More than

70%

of the student body receives financial aid

over the last 20 years Illinois Board of Higher Education

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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.* l l

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30 semester hours or more attempted post high school graduation: minimum cumulative 2.0 (C) GPA Fewer than 30 semester hours: must meet freshman admission requirements and must submit college transcript(s), high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores

ACT is not required for those out of high school for more than five years

*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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Military credit

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

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Transfer Pre-Admission Checklist n Work

with an academic advisor at your current college every semester.

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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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an SIUE academic profile or curriculum plan for your intended major (siue.edu/academics). The curriculum confirms the prerequisites for your intended major and courses that are highly recommended for completion prior to transfer.

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Transfer Visit Days are designed specifically for you. isit the SIUE campus to see what life may be like as an V SIUE student (siue.edu/visit).

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

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your official transcript to be sent to: SIUE Office of Admissions Campus Box 1047 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047

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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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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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.

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

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

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

Visit us soon!

Daily Campus Tours Monday-Friday and select Saturdays Choose from a variety of times

Your tour will begin in the Office of Admissions with a 30-minute presentation by an admission counselor. A one-hour walking tour of campus led by an Office of Admissions Ambassador will follow the presentation.

Spanish language campus tours are available upon request. Please contact visit@siue.edu at least one week in advance to schedule.

Schedule a tour at siue.edu/visit or contact the Office of Admission at 618-650-3705.

Explore Days Our version of a “hands-on” open house September 15, 2018 - Explore Nursing October 13, 2018 - Explore Pharmacy November 10, 2018 - Explore Engineering

Preview SIUE October 8, 2018 November 3, 2018 November 12, 2018 February 18, 2019 March 4, 2019 June 24, 2019

Transfer Visit Days September 21, 2018 November 2, 2018 March 29, 2019 April 26, 2019 July 12, 2019

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 12

Wastewater reduction: 5,834 gallons

Total energy saved: 6 million BTUs

Solid waste reduction: 390 lbs.

Greenhouse gases prevented: 1,076 lbs.