Admissions

World-changing research and life-changing conversations, professors who ask questions you’ve never considered, indispensible resources to ensure nothing gets in your way. With all the brains of a nationally ranked research university and all the heart of a small college, SIU puts new ideas and new life possibilities within reach.

For Prospective Undergraduates

You’ve come to the right place for the quintessential college experience: SIU offers everything you need, plus extras that inspire.

Undergraduate Admissions will walk you through the application process, and introduce you to our majors and minors and our multi-faceted and supportive campus life.

Already applied? Check your application status on SalukiNet.

Have you been accepted? Congratulations! Here are the next steps for accepted students.

For Prospective Grad Students

You may be admitted to the Graduate School by either applying directly to a particular degree program or by applying as a Nondeclared Graduate Student.

Learn more about applying as a graduate student.

Apply to the SIU School of Law

Apply to the SIU School of Medicine

For Everyone

Tuition and Fees: As a publicly supported institution, SIU offers exceptional value.

Financial Aid: Nearly 80 percent of SIU’s students receive financial aid.

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