First-Year Students
The fall 2023 application is now open!
New first-year students planning to enroll for fall 2022, or fall and spring 2023 can start an online application or review admission deadlines and requirements. The application fee will be automatically waived for fall 2023 through December 1.
Start/Continue Your SIUE Application
You can also apply to SIUE using the Common App.
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Final Deadline: July 29, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 | December 9, 2022 |
| Fall 2023 | Priority Deadline: November 15, 2022 Final Deadline: May 1, 2023 |
| Summer 2023* | Application will open in August |
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.
*To ensure admission and access to required technologies, all admission documents must be received two weeks prior to the start of class.
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.
SAT/ACT test scores are not required for admission!
Traditional First-Year Student 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.
Admission Requirements
- Meet published deadline
- GPA
- Class rank
- High school coursework:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math
- 3 years of Lab Science
- 3 years of Social Science, and
- 2 years of Electives
Students with a cumulative 2.6 high school GPA (4.0 scale); cumulative 2.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale) and 990 SAT ERW + M or 19 ACT; or rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class will be automatically admitted to SIUE. Students with a cumulative 2.0-2.59 high school GPA (4.0 scale) will be considered by the Admission Review Committee, which requires a 7th semester high school transcript and statement. 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 November 15. 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.
SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission consideration. However, if you prefer to submit your test scores, our SAT code is 1759 and our ACT code is 1147.
Typical First-Year Student Academic Profile
- High School % Rank 73% in the top 50% of high school class
