Student Services
| Bus/Shuttle Service | Career Development Center |
| Continuing Education | Counseling Services |
| Disability Support Services | Early Childhood Center |
| Housing, University | Intensive English Program (IEP) |
| International Student Service |
| Parking Services | Police, University | Service Center |
| Speech, Language, and Hearing Center |
| Student Leadership Development Program | Testing Services |
| The Writing Center |
BUS/SHUTTLE SERVICE
Bus service is provided by Madison County Transit, which serves local communities surrounding the SIUE campus and which connects with MetroLink for rail travel into St. Louis. The University also cooperates with Madison County Transit to provide the Cougar Shuttle, a service connecting residence halls and Cougar Village with key locations on campus.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Career Development Center offers comprehensive services to students and alumni for assistance in relating academic majors to prospective career fields and for development of job search strategies for finding employment. The center also offers a Cooperative Education program in which students can acquire or enhance career-related work experience in paid paraprofessional positions while attending SIUE. Other services provided by the Center include workshops, resume referral, on-campus interview, career fairs, graduate assistantship postings, and a Career Resource Center. For more information about the Center or any of the services that it offers, call (618) 650-3708, access the center's website, or stop by the office on the third floor of Founders Hall, room 3126.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Office of Continuing Education provides support services to departments offering classes at off-campus locations and assists those students who enroll in courses off campus. Staff from Continuing Education attend the opening session of classes to assist students with admission, registration, fee payment, financial aid inquiries, and textbook distribution. Faculty and students can contact this office for help with matters related to scheduling, enrollment, instruction, and participation in off-campus classes.
SIUE, through a consortial arrangement with other community colleges and universities in southern Illinois, hosts courses delivered to SIUE via technology-mediated instruction.
For general information about courses at off-campus locations, contact the Office of Continuing Education, Campus Box 1084, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1084, telephone (618) 650-3210, or visit the Continuing Education web site at http://www.siue.edu/CE/. Information about classes in the Belleville area can be obtained directly from the SIUE/BAC Service Office at Belleville Area College, (618) 235-2700, ext. 335.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling Services provides direct service counseling to students coping with educational, personal, and/or interpersonal issues; crisis intervention for residential students; and serves as a practicum site for students enrolled in clinical psychology and other related programs. The office provides sexual assault counseling and advocacy for students and staff. The counseling staff is committed to assisting students in their adjustment to living and learning in a university environment and in realizing their worth and potential. Appointments are conducted in a private setting, and all consultations are confidential. Walk-in appointments are available. The office is located at the stop light intersection that serves as the entrance to Cougar Village. Services are also available in Health Service. For additional information regarding Counseling Service, please call (618) 650-2197 or visit their website.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
The Coordinator of Disability Support Services in Student Affairs is responsible for the implementation and coordination of many of the programs, activities, and services for persons with disabilities. The coordinator offers guidance and counseling, referrals to related offices and departments, and assistance in obtaining specialized equipment or supplies, support services, and special accommodations.
Persons with disabilities should visit the Disability Support Services Office, located in Peck Building, room 1311, at their earliest convenience to meet the coordinator and discuss available services. Persons may also contact the coordinator by calling (618) 650-3782, voice or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD). Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, or by appointment. Additional information is also available at their website.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Preschool education is available for children of SIUE students and employees. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 may be enrolled at the Center. The Early Childhood Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides full-day and half-day programs. For additional information about the program and services, call the Early Childhood Center at (618) 650-2556. The program is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Progrms.
HEALTH SERVICE
Health Service, located in Rendleman Hall, room 0202, provides general outpatient care, laboratory diagnostic testing, women's health services, and pharmacy services to members of the University community. Students must be enrolled and have paid the Student Welfare and Activity Fee in order to use the services at the student rate.
All students entering the University are required to provide Health Service with a completed Immunization Record Form and proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus/diphtheria. This requirement is in compliance with legislation enacted by the state of Illinois.
International students should note that a PPD (Mantoux) Tuberculin skin test is required within three months of entering the University. This test can be administered on the same day as an MMR, but the student must wait a period of four weeks before receiving an MMR immunization. International students must also provide proof of current health insurance coverage for every semester of enrollment.
Students who fail to comply with the immunization requirement will not be allowed to register for any future term at the University.
For additional information about the immunization requirements, call (618) 650-2843; for other services available through Health Service, call (618) 650-2842
HOUSING, UNIVERSITY
Graduate students at SIUE may choose to reside on campus in the apartments at Cougar Village, which are located just a short walk from classrooms, the library, and campus events. Single students and family residents reside in the two- and three-bedroom apartments that include a full kitchen with appliances, dining room, bathroom, and living room.
Single student apartments are fully furnished, while family residents may choose between furnished and unfurnished accommodations. All utilities, with the exception of off-campus telephone calls, are included in the University Housing contract payment.
For single students who desire a more controlled living environment, "Graduate Student," "Substance-Free," and "Academic Emphasis" Buildings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Academic Emphasis buildings maintain quiet hours that are in effect at all time. Students should indicate assignment preferences on their applications.
To apply for housing at SIUE, students must complete and sign the application/contract and pay the nonrefundable $25 application fee, the $75 reservation deposit (which becomes a damage deposit when the applicant becomes a resident of University Housing), and the $100 advance payment. An application/contract will not be accepted without the required $200. Students should apply for housing as soon as possible because availability is limited.
For additional information regarding student housing, contact University Housing, Campus Box 1056, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026, telephone (618) 650-3931, fax (618) 650-3864, or e-mail housing@siue.edu. The Central Housing Office is located in Rendleman Hall, room 0248. Information is also available on the University Housing website.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (IEP)
The Intensive English Program provides noncredit English language study for international students who do not meet the University English language proficiency requirement for admission. Instruction is given in the basic areas of reading, writing, grammar, and listening/speaking. In addition, students can improve their pronunciation as well as practice for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) in class and in a language laboratory. The program includes class trips to local sites so that students can enhance their listening skills and cultural awareness. The Institutional TOEFL is administered at the end of each semester and summer session. Upon successful completion of the Institutional TOEFL (550 or higher), students otherwise eligible for graduate study may enroll in graduate level courses.
IEP students receive identification cards that allow them to use University facilities and participate in campus activities. On-campus housing is also available. For information on fees and eligibility criteria, contact the IEP Director at (618) 650-5784 or visit the IEP web site at http://www.siue.edu/CE/IEP/.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
The Office of International Student Services provides a comprehensive range of services for international students at SIUE. These services include preadmission assistance, orientation assistance, immigration advisement, U.S. tax information, coordination of community hospitality programs, and general support services and referral assistance. The office is located on the second floor of the Morris University Center. For more information, call (618) 650-3785 or visit the International Student Services website.
PARKING SERVICES
Motor vehicle parking on all property of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, other than in metered spaces or the attended lot (Lot B), is by permit only. Parking lots are color-coded by symbols to match student, faculty, and staff registration decals. Fees in effect for 1999-2000 range from $60.00 for students up to $100.00 for staff. Evening students can register a vehicle for a per-semester fee $40.00, which is limited to specified lots and valid after 4:00 pm daily. Evening student decals, whether purchased for fall or spring, remain in effect for the summer term.
Visitor parking is available in Lot B conveniently located adjacent to the Morris University Center. Lot B is a maintained parking area with rates fixed at $.75 per hour for the first two hours and $1.00 for every hour thereafter up to a maximum of $7.50 per day. The parking lot adjacent to Rendleman Hall (Lot C) offers metered parking for $.75 per hour, not to exceed two hours.
The office for Parking Services in located on the first floor of Rendleman Hall, room 1113, telephone (618) 650-3680. Information is also available at their web site at admin.siue.edu/parking/.
POLICE, UNIVERSITY
University Police at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a law enforcement agency responsible for the protection of life and property. Officers are sworn police personnel under the authority granted by Illinois law and have the power to make arrests. Law enforcement services are provided to the Edwardsville campus, the School of Dental Medicine in Alton, and the East St. Louis Center.
University Police is located in the Supporting Services building and provides services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Emergency 911 calls are directed to University Police, which is then responsible for dispatching the appropriate police, fire, or ambulance services. Other services provided by University Police include assistance in retrieving keys from locked vehicles, loaning jumper cables and tools, and engraving items for prevention of theft. University Police also provides an escort service from one campus location to another as a means of safety and crime prevention for students and employees of the University community.
The University Police Department operates under a Community Oriented Policing philosophy that is geared toward providing quality service based on high ethical standards. It includes being responsive and responsible to the community by building partnerships with students, faculty, and staff. Officers aim at being highly visible through bike, foot, and vehicle patrols.
The University Police Department offers numerous programs including the following: McGruff the Crime Dog, Sexual Assault Prevention programs, Campus Watch program, Operation Identification, and Friends of McGruff Club.
Police satellite offices are located in the Commons Building at Cougar Village and in the Morris University Center on the first floor. The nonemergency telephone number for University Police is (618) 650-3324; for emergencies, dial #911.
SERVICE CENTER
The Service Center, a component of Admissions and Records, is the principal office on campus for responding to students' administrative needs. It is conveniently located on the first floor of Rendleman Hall, room 1309.
Service is provided to students for admissions and graduation applications; registration and tuition calculation; program changes (drops, add, withdrawals); ID cards; applications for Illinois residency; changes in name, address, and ID numbers; Graduate Records, publications and informational brochures and pamphlets, transcript ordering, and test information (GRE, GMAT, MAT). The Service Center also houses several CougarNet terminals for students to access their schedules and unofficial, personal-use transcripts.
To meet the needs of the campus community, the Service Center is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 4:30 on Friday. It also has Saturday hours from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, except for shortened hours in June and July. During hours when other support units are not open, the staff of the Service Center will provide assistance with parking decals, deposits for tuition and fees, and general information on financial assistance.
The Communications Center within the Service Center is staffed to answer telephone inquiries and refer calls to the appropriate offices. To reach the Communications Center, dial the following numbers:
(618) 650-2080 - from within the service area
1-888-328-5168 or 1-888-327-5169 - for calls originating from St. Louis
1-800-447-7483 - toll free
(618) 650-2081 - fax
Requests for information can also be directed to the Service Center via their website.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING CENTER
The Speech, Language, and Hearing Center, located in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders on the first floor of Founders Hall, provides evaluative and therapeutic services to SIUE students and individuals from the surrounding communities. English-speaking students who have difficulty with speech or hearing and students for whom English is a second language are encouraged to stop by Founders Hall, room 1300, or call (618) 650-5623 for additional information.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP) is open to all graduate students. The leadership program provides opportunities for students to develop leadership and professional development skills, gain practical experience, and increase civic awareness through participation in University and community service, leadership modules, diversity training, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and Project a Professional Presence Through... series. Involvement in the program is designed to accommodate each student's interests and schedule. There is no time limit for program completion; students participate at their own pace. Students who complete the program receive a Student Leadership Transcript. For more information, visit the Carol Kimmel Student Leadership Development Center located on the first floor of the Morris University Center, or call (618) 650-2686. Additional information is also available at their website.
TESTING SERVICES
The Testing Center offers several tests that may be required for admission to graduate programs. These include the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), subject tests only, and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Information regarding examination fees, administration dates, and registration procedures for these and other examinations can be obtained from the Testing Center in Instructional Services. The Center is located in Peck Hall, room 1404, and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as some evenings during the academic year. For more information contact the Center at (618) 650-2295,or visit their web site at www.siue.edu/IS/TEST .
THE WRITING CENTER
The Writing Center provides individual assistance with papers, reports, and theses. Self-instructional materials are also available on a wide variety of writing-related topics, such as organization, paragraphing, grammar, and English as a second language. Appointments are recommended for assistance with papers. The Writing Center is located in Peck Hall, room 1419, and is open for daytime, evening, and weekend use. For more information contact the Center at (618) 650-2045, e-mail wcenter@siue.edu, or visit their web site at www.siue.edu/IS/WRITING