Undergraduate - Apply

Application Deadlines

Admission to SIUE is based on a minimum GPA requirement. Applications are reviewed individually on a rolling basis once all required materials are received. We encourage fall semester students to apply early – especially by November 15 for maximum scholarship consideration.

Priority Deadlines

Fall Semester - May 1
Spring semester — December 1
Summer semester — April 1

Semester Start Dates

Fall 2027 — classes begin August
Spring 2027 — classes begin January
Summer 207 — classes begin May

Admission Criteria

All new students complete the same undergraduate application to SIUE, but your admission criteria depend on which type of applicant you are.

Select your applicant type to see what admission requirements you need to meet.

Learn more about our step-by-step application process, academic requirements, deadlines, and more, as a first-time freshman seeking admission to SIUE.

First-Time Freshman

Do you have credits from another college or university? Learn about the application process and requirements for admission to SIUE as a transfer student.

Transfer

This category includes anyone who plans to pursue an online bachelor's degree program.

Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

Review criteria to enroll as a returning or visiting student.

Special Applicants

The Common App is only available to new, first-time (domestic and international) students in the fall.

Common App

Questions?

If you need assistance with any part of your application process, please reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

We’re here to help you every step of the way!

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