Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program, students must:
- Complete ACS 101, public speaking (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better
- Complete ACS 103, interpersonal communication skills (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better
- Students who have not completed ACS 101 and 103 may be provisionally admitted to the program, but they are required to take proficiency examinations for these courses. To learn more or to schedule proficiency exams, please contact Testing Services at testingservices@siue.edu or 618-650-1246.
- Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prior college coursework
Students who do not meet requirements to be admitted directly to the program can apply to SIUE and may be eligible for online general education courses.
Application Deadlines
Students should complete their application for admission before the following preferred deadlines. Applications received after the deadline will be considered, but admission is not guaranteed.
- Fall Semester - August 1
- Spring Semester - December 1
- Summer Term - April 1
International students should review additional requirements before applying for online instruction.
An application is considered complete and ready for review when all requirements have been met and supporting documents have been received. A complete application includes:
- An application for admission
- Payment of application fee
- Receipt of official transcripts from all previously attended and current colleges. (Students who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours must meet additional policy requirements and should contact the Office of Online Student Services at online@siue.edu.)