Future SIU Freshmen
Prospective Freshmen
Future freshmen, let's build something together!
You're probably wondering what SIU has to offer.
First-rate education
Fond, everlasting memories
Meaningful, long-term relationships
Exciting, productive futures
It's all here. Let's get started.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
For financial aid consideration, complete and submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible. Our Federal School Code is 001758.
Many undergraduate scholarships are still available
Start your application now to jumpstart your future.
Did You Know?
If you watch AMC's "Better Call Saul" or "Breaking Bad," you're watching SIU alumnus Bob Odenkirk portray Saul Goodman.
Point of Pride
The Student Multicultural Resource Center, a division of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, promotes an environment of SIU collaboration to educate, affirm, evaluate and advocate for excellence and inclusion. The center supports student success in learning and development while nurturing an institutional climate of social justice and equity. It includes the Black Resource Center, Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, Women’s Resource Center and LGBTQ Resource Center.