Getting Started
Are you coming to school to further your career, to fulfill the dream of earning your degree, or to be an example for your family? Whatever the reason, you will be joining other adult students who are on the path to earning their college degrees.
Did You Know...
If you are BALANCING some combination of WORK, SCHOOL, and FAMILY, you are joining a majority group representing 75% of today's college students.
Getting Started
ACADEMIC MAJORS
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers more than 200 majors, minors, and specifications. Whatever your passion or interest, SIU has a program for you!
If you haven't yet decided on a major, SIU's Career Development Center provides resources to help you choose a major including the MyPlan career assessment and a What Can I Do With This Major listing.
Once you've decided on a major, the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Academic Programs (Majors), Schedule of Classes, and the Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog can be found at 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.
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SIU's Testing Services is a regional testing center offering multiple options to support student's educational and professional goals.
Options include:
If you are thinking about pursuing a degree or are just getting started, Admissions is your first step. If you're looking to pursue a graduate degree, start with Graduate Admissions.
Whether you select courses on campus or choose from our growing number of online courses and programs through SIU's Extended Campus, you're sure to find a good fit for your busy schedule.
After you're accepted, Admissions provides a step-by-step list of the next steps as listed on the After You Are Accepted page.
In addition, we have developed a Checklist for Admission/Transition that you might find helpful. We have also tracked some of the most Frequently Asked Questions that can help you along the way.
If you're a Veteran, we first want to thank you for your service and invite you to visit Veterans' Services for a seamless transition to SIU.
We are here to offer support. Let us know how we can help YOU!
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you are admitted, check out the most frequently asked questions from new students transitioning to SIU Carbondale!
If you have additional questions, we are happy to help so contact us today and take the first step toward your degree.
Technology Tutorials and Assistance
Transitioning to college sometimes includes learning new technology. Below are some tutorials that students have found helpful.
For SIU e-mail, Salukinet, and other computer help, simply visit oit.siu.edu and select Computer Help, then Tutorials.
Your SIU email is your primary source of communication to and from the university. To add your SIU email to your mobile device or to forward to an existing email, see instructions at oit.siu.edu
For SalukiNet access, looking up classes, registration, or adding/dropping a class, SIU's On-Line Registration Tutorial should help.
If you need help with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or other Microsoft Office programs, visit support.office.com for free training and tutorials to help you get started.
Office 365 Technology and Time-Saving Strategies
Learn time-saving techniques for managing your time and staying organized using the campus Office 365 tool - it's not just for email! Whether you're on campus, off campus, at home, or in your office, view this recorded online session here.