The Office of the Bursar is responsible for billing, collecting, refunding,
and accounting of students' tuition and loan accounts. In addition,
the staff strives to provide
the means necessary to assist and help each individual understand the
basic concepts of their account with Southern Illinois University.
The Bursar's mission is to provide these services in the most efficient,
friendly, effective and customer-oriented fashion possible.
The Daily Egyptian, campus newspaper, is published when the campus is in
session Mondays through Fridays, spring and fall semesters and Tuesday
through Fridays during the summer session, and serves as a morning daily
newspaper for the campus community. Paid tuition entitles students to a copy
of the Daily Egyptian newspaper. The publication also serves as a laboratory
newspaper for students in the School of Journalism, produced under
professional supervision, using student editors and staff. About 100
students work at news gathering, editing and layout, production, advertising
and distribution. The circulation is about 27,000. Students do not have to
be enrolled in journalism to be employed in the newspaper departments of
news, photography, camera, paste-up, typesetting, advertising, business,
printing, and circulation. The newspaper is published and printed in a plant
equipped with electronic facilities to produce a 40-page daily newspaper on
a web offset press.
The Clinical Center is staffed by professionally trained faculty and by
supervised student diagnosticians, therapists and counselors. It provides
diagnostic and treatment services to faculty, staff, University students
and others in the community.
Services include diagnostic assessment of psychological, speech, hearing,
reading and general educational problems. Therapy services encompass
various forms of counseling and behavior modification, speech and hearing
therapies, physical therapy and educational remediation.
The Counseling Center provides services to students who want to resolve personal,
developmental, or emotional problems. It is staffed with professional psychologists
and counselors who are qualified to help with such concerns as relationship
adjustment difficulties, family conflict, deciding upon a major or career,
sex role awareness development, unusual eating behaviors, managing anger,
drug and alcohol abuse, recovering from sexual abuse, social skills development,
becoming more assertive and others. The Counseling Center provides individual,
couple and group counseling as well as crisis intervention within an atmosphere
of confidentiality and trust. For more information or to set up an initial
appointment call 453-5371 or stop by A302 Woody Hall.
Disability Support Services Office is the central SIUC office for services
to students with disabilities. Support services are offered to a wide range
of individuals including those with mobility, sight and hearing
impairments, deaf or hard-of-hearing, learning disabilities, and others.
Services and programs include
pre-admission planning, orientation, adapted van transportation, wheelchair
repair, adapted recreational opportunities, sign language interpreters,
equipment loan, tutor/note taker/reader/personal care attendant recruitment
and referral, test proctoring, accessible housing referral, closer parking
exceptions and liaison with agencies such as Illinois Department of
Rehabilitation Services.
Prospective or newly admitted students should contact Disability Support
Services at 618-453-5738 for further information.
The Financial Aid Office administers grants, scholarships and loans for more
than 20,500 SIUC students. In addition to processing financial aid,
the office manages the Student
Employment Program and Veterans Educational Benefits program.
FAO Office Hours are: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is located
on the third floor of Woody Hall in the B-Wing.
The computing environment at Southern Illinois University's Carbondale Campus
is designed to provide easy access and 24-hour availability to all SIUC students,
faculty, and staff. The information resources of a major University are combined
with plug-in convenience. Students can walk in to any of the University's
four public computer learning centers
equipped with Pentium-class microcomputers or opt to provide their own computer
and modem. The network provides the rest: a full range of Internet functions,
access to library resources at SIUC and across the state, a web-based student
information system called SalukiNet,
and too many other computing services to list here. All services are included
in student fees; there is no additional charge.
The University has always striven to provide the best-available learning
technology to its students. Information Technology, a University service unit, is the Carbondale campus's technical arm charged with meeting students' instructional needs. Information Technology fulfills this mission by providing state-of-the-art learning facilities, research tools, and the telecommunications infrastructure required to make them available to the campus.
The University's network infrastructure--the assemblage of computers, cabling, and communication switches needed to transfer information throughout the network--is designed to deliver computing services to points of need anywhere on- or off-campus. It does so via data jacks in 25 campus buildings and telephone jacks in those offices and dormitories not yet connected to the infrastructure. The network's design means that it comes to you, you don't have to go to it.
Infrastructure hardware currently includes a fiber-optic campus "backbone"; an IBM mainframe computer (an ES/9021-500 with vector processing); a cluster of specialized, Unix-based RISC servers, which offer access to e-mail, software downloading, computational resources, and statistical libraries; and a netILLINOIS (T1) connection to the Internet. Infrastructure software includes a web browser, an e-mail agent, and the full range of file-transfer, remote-login, and telecommunication software required to enable state-of-the-art transactions with the Internet. This software is available at no charge to students.
The University offers technical assistance for the hardware and software it
supports. Computing can be a complicated business: sooner or later, help might
be required to, for example, download a program from Europe or send homework
to an instructor or e-mail to parents. The Customer
Service Center call desk (453-5155) offers assistance with computing problems
Monday through Friday to all University students, faculty, and staff.
The International Students and Scholars division provides comprehensive
programs and services for international students and scholars before they
arrive and after they leave. These
include processing of financial clearance for admission, serving as
liaison with foreign governments and sponsoring agencies, providing
certification for foreign currency exchange and other needs. This office
has been given the responsibility for interpreting and adhering to
laws and regulations as they apply to non-immigrant students and
faculty and for administering
the University's USIA Exchange Visitor Program. Assistance with
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) regulations, forms and
procedures is provided to all non-immigrants
related to University and broader community affairs.
The division also offers orientation programs, arrival and
housing assistance, personal counseling and referral, a handbook for
international students and faculty, a newsletter
guidance to international student associations and a re-entry
workshop for internationals going home.
Special programs which promote cross-cultural
exchange to the broader community are provided. An annual International
Festival and various national day celebrations are held. The Community
Programs subdivision in cooperation with the International Friends Club
coordinates a Host Family Program, International Speakers' Bureau, English
in Action, Language Exchange, American and International Cooking Exchange,
an International Spouses Group, and a Loan Closet.
The International Students and Scholars division is located in the Northwest
Annex
(618-453-5774).
The Office of Intramural-Recreational Sports provides
year-round sport and leisure programs and services to students and their
families
at the Student Recreation Center, playing fields
and tennis courts located across campus, Pulliam Hall and the
Lake-on-the-Campus beach and boat dock activity areas.
The Student
Recreation Center houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, two
indoor tracks, 14 racquetball/handball courts, two squash courts, a
rock-climbing practice wall, a weight room, a martial arts room, an indoor
tennis court, seven activity areas for basketball, volleyball and badminton
play, an equipment check-out desk, saunas in each locker room, a dance
studio and aerobic area, a sports medicine office and a fitness forum
filled with toning and conditioning equipment.
The Office of Intramural-Recreational Sports also provides a broad range of
structured programs, including aerobic classes for every skill level and
more than 40 intramural competitive events and over 30 sport clubs. The
special populations area provides unique entertainment and recreation
tailored to specific groups such as re-entry students, international
students, disabled students and the family members of students and eligible
users. Instruction is in
Yoga, massage, weight-training, golf, tennis and more. In addition, the
Adventure Resource Center provides outdoor recreational information and
sponsors day and overnight outdoor trips as well as clinics on
topics such as fishing, hunting, rock-climbing, nature photography and
more. Windsurfing, sailing and life guarding lessons are available through
of the Aquatics staff. The Sports Medicine office, operated cooperatively by
the Wellness Center and Intramural-Recreational Sports, offers injury
rehabilitation, fitness assessments, blood pressure and body fat checks,
nutrition analyses and a supervised workout and exercise program.
Recreational equipment is available for indoor and outdoor use. The
equipment check-out counter offers free use of an extensive selection of
sports equipment. Base Camp, Intramural-Recreational Sports outdoor
equipment rental program, offers camping, canoeing, hiking and fishing
equipment for a nominal daily fee.
For detailed information concerning the programs and facilities, contact
Intramural- Recreational Sports at 536-5531.
Students wishing to operate and/or park a motor vehicle on campus must apply
for a parking decal at the Parking Division located
at
Washington Square,
Building B.
Graduate students and the following categories of undergraduate students may
apply for permission to use, operate, park or possess a motor vehicle on
campus: 1. Juniors and seniors (with proof of 56 credit hours or more
completed); 2. Students 21 years of age; 3. Veterans with two years of
military service; 4. Married students; 5. Students residing in the home of a
parent or guardian; 6. Students requiring a motor vehicle for reasons of
health or physical condition as certified in writing by Disabled Student
Services; and 7. Freshman and sophomore students must contact the Parking Division to obtain a green storage permit. The number of
green storage permits is limited and the permits are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
To purchase a decal at the Parking Division, an eligible student must
present a student identification card, a valid operator's license, vehicle
registration card and proof of liability insurance which must be maintained
for the duration of the parking decal. Students residing on campus must also
present a housing contract or a meal ticket. If a parking decal is
purchased, a fee is charged. This fee is determined by the type of decal an
applicant receives. Currently, student parking fees range
from $2 to $30.
To accommodate unregistered vehicles, 24-hour parking is available
for the first five days of any term and during final exam week of any term
ONLY in lots 56, 59 and 100. During the balance of the year, vehicles owned or operated by students in any location on campus will be issued parking citations without the appropriate parking permit.
Exceptions to Motor Vehicle Regulations
Limited exceptions are made for
students who can justify and document a motor vehicle.
Contact the Parking Division for details.
Over 400 registered student organizations offer opportunities for student involvement, student leadership development, and experiential learning. Among the registered organizations are student governmental groups, coordinating councils, public interest groups, fraternities and sororities, publication and media groups, scholastic and professional honoraries, departmental clubs, special interest groups, religious organizations, and sports and recreation clubs.
Interested students should contact RSO Programs in the Student Development Complex on the third floor of the Student Center, telephone 453-5714.
The division of Student Affairs
promotes our students' intellectual, emotional,
physical and spiritual development
through services, programs and facilities. It is responsible for overseeing financial aid, health and housing programs, Disability Support Services, Student development activities, Intramural-Recreational Sports and University Career Services.
Our commitment to students and their development extends to those of diverse
groups. Celebrating diversity within our student population, Student Affairs
programs and services assist all students to become active, successful, and
satisfied participants within our academic community.
As specialists in student development, we serve as student advocates both
inside and outside of the institution. We consult and collaborate with
faculty and administrators, as well as with campus and external governance
agencies. Through research and evaluation we study our environment,
programs, and services and are accountable to our students, our University,
our state, and our profession for contributing to a quality educational
experience for all our students.
The Student Center is the community center of the University for all students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests. It contains almost eight acres of public floor space and is open approximately sixteen hours a day, seven days a week.
It is not just a building--it is an organization and a program which together represent a well considered plan for the community life of the University. It is a laboratory for learning, serving as an extension of the classroom, allowing practicum students, graduate assistants and interns the opportunity to develop on-the-job experience in their fields of learning. Support services, as well as social, cultural and recreational programs, are provided to complement the academic mission of the University.
An extensive food service includes fast food offerings from McDonald's,
Taco Bell, Subway and Noble Roman's Pizza as well as the traditional
services of the Market Place, Hot Dawg, Freshens Yogurt Shop, Ritazza
Bakery, Old Main Restaurant and Jaguar Java. The University
Bookstore provides new and used textbooks, school supplies and computer
software as well as offering greeting cards, art supplies and an extensive
line of SIU apparel and souvenirs. Other services includes a bowling
and billiards center, craft shop, check cashing and ticket office, the
campus information station, a health assessment center, ATM's of several
area banks and an automated postal station. Saluki
Express, Campus Vending and the ID offices are housed in the building
as is "Debit
Dawg", the campus debit card system. Numerous meeting rooms, ballrooms,
an auditorium and general lounges for study and relaxation are interspersed
throughout the building.
Other offices housed in the building include University Programming
Office, Student Development,
Alumni Association, Telecommunications,
Students' Legal Assistance, Undergraduate
Student Government and Graduate
& Professional Student Council.
Primary medical care is available on campus for SIUC students and includes
outpatient care, laboratory and X-ray services, pharmacy services, emergency
dental services, wellness programs, and sports medicine programs. Because
more complex health issues sometimes arise, students should have
their own insurance. Some students are covered by
their parents' insurance policies, but many are not. In order to meet the
varied needs of SIUC students for insurance coverage, the Student Health
Programs make a comprehensive medical benefit plan available. All SIUC
students who have been assessed the Student Medical Benefit Extended Care
Fee are automatically enrolled in a group major medical benefit plan.
Extended Medical Care Benefit include emergency services, hospitalization,
specialty care and out-of-area benefits.
Students enrolled under an outside insurance plan who want refunds of the Student Medical Benefit Extended Care fee must apply during the first two weeks of
the regular Fall and Spring semesters and during the first week of the Summer session whether or not all tuition and fees are paid. They must apply each semester that a refund is desired. Those covered by another insurance carrier may find that
maintaining the SIUC Student Medical Extended Care Plan will further reduce
costs of claims. For further information on primary medical care, call
618-453-3311. For information on the Student Medical Benefit Extended Care plan
(insurance), call 618-453-4413.
The Student Health Programs is located in Beimfohr and Kesnar Halls
and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Students who need medical
care when the Health Service clinic is closed may call the Dial-A-Nurse
program, 618-536-5585, for advice. If an ambulance is required, students
should call the Jackson County Ambulance Service at 911.
The Illinois Department of Public Health
requires all new students born after Jan. 1, 1957, to present
proof of immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, measles,
mumps, and rubella to the University.
Click here for Details and exemptions.
The University Bookstore
and is located on the ground floor with the main entrance at the cross halls.
It provides
textbooks and specialized supplies for all classes. It also has a general
book department with references and current best sellers and
carries a variety of office supplies,
school supplies, art and engineering materials, computer supplies, imprinted
apparel, gift items and greeting cards, and personal products.
In addition, the bookstore provides book and
thesis binding, laminating, rubber stamp ordering, class ring sales,
technical pen cleaning, gift wrapping, document placquing, geological survey
maps, postage stamps, Visa and Mastercard, cap and gown rental and sales,
special order services for books and supplies, and textbook buy-back
service. Money spent at the bookstore helps run the Student Center.
University Career Services provides to students and alumni job search assistance.
Professional placement counselors can answer career-related questions
and discuss placement procedures, job opportunities, resume writing
and interviewing techniques. UCS also works closely with employers in
order to provide direct assistance in filling their job requirements.
Inquiries concerning these services should be made to the University
Career Services office in Woody Hall B208 or by calling 618-453-2391.
Residence Halls
The University offers single students a variety of living experiences in on-campus
residence halls. These halls provide not only room and board but also opportunities
for participation in more than 1,500 annual academic, recreational and social
programs. Students living on campus have ready access to all facilities and
are within easy walking distance of all campus activities. Students may dine
in any of the four dining halls, regardless of where they live on campus. Students
may choose from three meal plans and may change their meal plan during the
first two weeks of each semester. Food is all-you-care-to-eat, with options
including homestyle and display cooking, vegetarian entrees, lite options,
salad and soup bars and more. A registered dietitian is available to assist
students who have medical or personal dietary concerns or who desire nutritional
counseling. Co-ed living is available in all housing areas. All rooms contain
extra-long single beds, closets, dressers, desks, study chairs and curtains.
Study lamps, pillows, bed linen, towels, blankets and telephones must be provided
by the students. Telephone jacks and cable TV outlets are provided in each
room. Housing contracts run through the school year (fall and spring semesters)
with summer contracts issued separately. Residence halls close during University
holidays and break periods, however, break housing is available in University
Park for an additional daily cost.
All single freshmen under the age of 21, not living with a parent or a legal
guardian, are required to live in University Housing.
There are no restrictions for sophomores (26 hours), juniors (56 hours), seniors,
students over the age of 21, veterans, or married students. This policy is
enforced Fall, Spring, and Summer. Students in violation of this policy will
have a hold placed on their future registration and will be required to move
into University Housing.
Exceptions may be made for residing with a brother, sister or grandparent.
Any students who feel they qualify for an exception should contact the Supervisor
of the Housing Policy at (618) 453-2301.
Freshman students commuting from home are required to have a Parent/Guardian
form on file with University Housing. Please download
the form, fill out the student section and have your parent complete
the parent section. Return it to University Housing prior to the beginning
of the semester.
For information on
the residence halls, click here.
Apartment Housing
Students may use their financial aid award towards the cost of University
Housing Apartments. All apartments are air-conditioned and laundry facilities
are located in each area. Each area has live-in staff to assist residents.
Programs and activities for adults and children are available in Evergreen
Terrace and Southern Hills.
Locations
Housing offers apartments in four locations:
Eligibility Requirements
Students must be enrolled full time for the first semester for which they
are requesting housing. Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 24
hours and graduate students a minimum of 12 hours per year, including summer.
Eligibility varies by apartment complex.
Application
Housing offers a downloadable application. Visit www.housing.siu.edu to
apply today.
The Office of the University Ombudsman assists individuals in resolving
problems that arise in the University. The office is independent from other
offices of the University and reports directly to the chancellor. The office
acts on complaints or suggestions from students, faculty and staff in an
attempt to ensure that members of the University community receive fair and
equitable treatment within the University. This includes ensuring that
decisions affecting individuals are made promptly and with due process, not
only with respect to the adequacy of the procedures used in decision making,
but also with respect to the appropriateness of the criteria and rules upon
which decisions are based.
The office helps individuals resolve a broad range of problems
expeditiously, including academic matters, employment matters and matters
regarding the delivery of University services. Such assistance may include
advising individuals on steps to take so that their claims may be heard or
their questions answered, making referrals to other offices, investigating
claims of unfair treatment or erroneous procedures, engaging in mediation to
obtain a fair settlement and assisting in accessing University grievance
mechanisms when other methods are unsuccessful. In addition, the ombudsman
will intervene in the bureaucratic process on behalf of individuals when
such process unnecessarily or unfairly impinges upon them.
The ombudsman office also brings to the attention of those in authority any
gaps and inadequacies in existing University policies, procedures, and
practices which have generated justified claims of unfair treatment or which
may cause such complaints in the future.
The ombudsman has the authority to access official files as required to
fulfill the functions of the office. However, names of persons requesting
help cannot be used in the investigation of a case without permission, and
all ombudsman records and communications are kept in confidence.
The office is located in Woody Hall C302; hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays;
the telephone number is 618-453-2411.
The Writing Centers offer free tutoring services
to all SIUC undergraduate and graduate students and can help writers
develop effective writing strategies--strategies for getting started
on writing projects, narrowing
topics, organizing and developing essays, and finding your own grammar
and punctuation errors.