SOAR Academic Advising- meet our advisors

 How do I schedule an appointment?

What do I need to do to prepare for my appointment?

Are you a new student starting Summer or Fall 2023?  Be sure to complete the New Student Checklist!

SOAR Resources page

Click on the link above to get information on the SOAR tutoring schedule, Counseling Services, Supplemental Instruction Schedule, and other important resources.

Registration Dates:

• Summer Registration Key Dates (Opens at 8:00 a.m.):
  • Registration Opens for all students - March 27, 2023
• Fall Registration Key Dates (Opens at 8:00 a.m.):
  • March 27, 2023 - Registration opens for Seniors (90+ Earned Hours), priority registration groups (PIN: 001957)
  • March 30, 2023 - Registration opens for Juniors (60 to 89 Earned Hours)
  • April 3, 2023 - Registration opens for Sophomore (30 to 59 Earned Hours)
  • April 6, 2023 - Registration opens for all students

Complete your FAFSA

The 2023-2024 FAFSA is now open and you should complete it ASAP! It is vital that students complete their 2023-24 FAFSA to apply for federal aid. Questions? Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

How to Register for Classes through CougarNet

Check out the information on the "How to..." page for assistance on getting registered.  If you are having trouble, you can come into the SOAR office for assistance.

Where can I find the classes that my advisor recommended?

You can find your course recommendations for next semester either in Degree Works - click on Plan and then select the "notes view," or on the Advising MAP provided by your advisor during your appointment.  Still not sure?  Contact your advisor.

Holds

If you have not done so already, be sure these tasks are completed:

• Turn in your Immunizations (https://cougarcare.siue.edu/)
• Complete your SIUE Sexual Violence Prevention training
• Bursar’s Office- make sure your account is up to date.

Testing Services

• Take recommended Placement Test(s)
• Proficiency Exam opportunities
  • Practice for the QR Proficiency Exam. Fill out them form to Register for proficiency exam.
  • Foreign Language Proficiency Exam: Recommended if you have 3-4 years of foreign language in high school.

Health Experience

• Here is the link for the SASS presentations to get your health experience waived.
• Military & Veteran Students- submit military credit to waive your health experience.  

Still need to submit transcripts &/or AP scores?

Send to: etranscripts@siue.edu or

SIUE Office of Admissions, Box 1047, Edwardsville, IL 62026

Program Application information

Nursing, Education, & Business students- click on the above link to review information about your program application requirements and deadlines.

Payment Deadlines:

• April 14th - last installment for Spring 2023 bill due
• May 19th- First installment for Summer 2023 courses due.  Classes dropped if payment not submitted to University
• August 11th- First installment for Fall 2023 courses due.  Classes dropped if payment not submitted to University
• See all installment dates.

Interested in working on campus?

• Check out Student Employment Opportunities across campus.
• Check out Campus Recreation Student Worker opportunities.

Questions?  Contact your Academic Advisor.