Non-Traditional Student Services

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Our goal is helping you achieve YOURS!

At Non-Traditional Student Services, OUR GOAL IS ENSURING YOU REACH YOURS!

There are many unique circumstances which 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 students 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 responsibilities you have in addition to 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.

Non-Traditional Student Advisory Committee

Have ideas for how we can improve? We want to hear from you!

Feedback is always welcome by emailing us at nontrad@siu.edu. You can also stop by our office in the Student Affairs suite on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building, or call 618-453-7421.

Students are also invited to participate in our Non-Traditional Student Advisory Committee. Meetings are held monthly, and we can provide alternative options if you are unable to attend. To learn more, email nontrad@siu.edu.

Let us know how we can assist YOU!

TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED

SIU has a Program for You!

We understand that the conflicting demands of working, attending class, parenting, care-giving, 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!

Fall 2024 Events:

August 1: Commuter Cookout for all new commuter students

August 14-18: Saluki Startup

August 16: Commuter Dinner and Saluki Startup Pep Rally

August 17: Air Show at Southern Illinois Airport

August 19: Fall semester begins

August 19-31: Weeks of Welcome

August 24: Saluki Family Carnival

August 31: SIU Day at the Du Quoin State Fair

September 2: Labor Day Holiday - no classes

September 15: Saluki Sprint

September 19-22: Saluki Family Weekend

October 7-12: Homecoming

October 14-18: Saluki Cares Week

October 18: Fall break - no classes

October 21-25: National Transfer Student Week

October 24: Taco 'Bout Majors and Minors

November 4-8: National Non-Trad Student Week

November 11: Veterans Day - no classes

November 17-23: Leadership and Service Week

November 23-December 1: Thanksgiving break - no classes

December 9-13: Final Exams

December 14: Commencement

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