SOAR Academic Advising- meet our advisors

How do I schedule an appointment?

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

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:

• October 30, 2023 (Monday) - Registration opens for Seniors (90 Earned Hours or Senior with Degree), priority registration groups
• November 2, 2023 (Thursday) - Registration opens for Juniors (60 to 89 Earned Hours)
• November 6, 2023 (Monday) - Registration opens for Sophomore (30 to 59 Earned Hours)
• November 9, 2023 (Thursday)- Registration opens for all students

Withdrawal Dates

• October 27 (Friday) - Last day to drop a Full Term class for a grade of W.  A grade of W does not count towards your GPA.
• November 17th (Friday) - Last day to drop a Full Term class for a WPass/WFail (signature required from instruction)h.  WP does not impact GPA; WF counts the same as a failing grade.

Complete your FAFSA

The 2024-2025 FAFSA opens in December 2023. It is vital that students complete their 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.

You can also check out a popular resource that many students utilize to help them plan out their schedules- Coursicle.  Please note that this resource is not officially connected to SIUE, so you need to double check accuracy on CougarNet.

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.

Health Services

• Learn about the Mandatory Health Insurance Policy. If you currently have coverage, follow the steps to waive the SIUE coverage.
• Turn in your Immunizations (https://cougarcare.siue.edu/) Must be in before first day of classes to avoid late fee.

Holds

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

• Complete your U GOT THIS sexual violence prevention training through Blackboard.
• 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:

November 10th- Final installment for Fall 2023 due.

December 8th- First installment for Spring 2024 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.