Non-Traditional Student Services

At Non-Traditional Student Services, Our goal is ensuring you reach yours!

Many unique circumstances may lead you to identify as "non-traditional".

• Enrollment: Part-time students or students who delayed enrollment in college more than one year after high school
• Family: Married students or students with partners, students with dependents or children, single parents
• Financial: Students who also work full-time, or students who are financially independent from their parents
• SIU: Non-Traditional Student Services also provides resources and support for commuter and transfer students, who may not be "non-traditional", but have a unique experience at SIU.

All these experiences shape who you are and what you need from your university and community. We recognize that many of these are your responsibilities as well as being a student. We see you, and we value your place at SIU.

In addition to the programming and resources outlined on this page, we offer individual support and connections to resources. If there is something you need or an obstacle in your path, please reach out so we can discuss options. We are constantly changing in response to student needs.

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SIU has a Program for You!

We understand that the conflicting demands of working, attending class, parenting, caregiving, and the other obligations that you may have can be challenging. Non-Traditional Student Services serves as a guide and support by assisting students with available resources and providing opportunities for students and their families to enter into a community of encouragement and support. If you are just getting started, the Incoming Student Checklist and Getting Started page should help.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers more than 200 majors, minors, and specifications. Whatever your passion or interest, SIU has a program for you!

Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Academic Programs (Majors), Schedule of Classes, and the Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog: SIU Academics

Did you know that SIU also has a number of online and off-campus courses? Check out SIU Extended Campus for options to fit your schedule.

Get started on the road to earning your degree today!