Freshman
New freshmen planning to enroll for spring, summer or fall 2020 can start an online application or review admission deadlines and requirements.
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 | Final Deadline: July 24, 2020 |
| Fall 2021 | Priority Deadline: December 1, 2020 Final Deadline: May 1, 2021 |
| Spring 2021 | December 11, 2020 |
Course start dates vary for the summer semester. Please make sure the course(s) you plan to take has not already started before you apply for admission.
You will be prompted to pay a non-refundable $40 application fee at the end of the online application.
View the criteria for obtaining a waiver for the application fee.
Traditional Freshman Application Checklist
- Completed Application
- $40 Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript
Mail to:
SIUE Office of Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic transcripts may be submitted through various electronic transcript services and can also be sent to etranscripts@siue.edu directly from the institution. Transcripts received through this account from a student will not be considered official.
- ACT/SAT Composite Score (if out of high school < 5 years)
- SAT code: 1759
- ACT code: 1147
Admission Requirements
- Meet the published deadlines.
- Successfully complete the high school course pattern requirements:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math
- 3 years of Lab Science
- 3 years of Social Science, and
- 2 years of Electives
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum high school course requirements are required to correct high school deficiencies as determined by the Office of Admissions.
Priority consideration for admission will be given to students whose applications are complete by the priority deadline of December 1. Applications received after the priority deadline are subject to additional review by the Admissions Review Committee. Applications completed after the final application deadline will not be considered for admission.
Typical Freshman Academic Profile*- ACT Avg. (SAT equiv.) 23.5 (1090)
- Middle 50% Range 20-25 (940-1160)
- High School % Rank 73% in the top 50% of H.S. class
If you plan to major in a teacher education area, you are encouraged to take the ACT with writing. Students who earn the required scores may be allowed to use this for their entrance test to a teacher education program at SIUE. Students may call 618-650‑3705 for more information, and we can assist with putting you in contact with the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior.
