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.

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.

The Office of Student Financial Aid is excited to host FAFSA Mondays:

• Nov 7, 2022 (5p -7p) Lovejoy Library Room 3021
• OSFA staff will be available to assist students with completing their 2023 - 2024 FAFSA.

Registration Dates

• October 31, 2022 - Registration opens for Seniors (90 Earned Hours) & priority registration groups
  • (Priority Registration PIN 001957)
• November 3, 2022 - Registration opens for Juniors (60 to 89 Earned Hours)
• November 7, 2022 - Registration opens for Sophomore (30 to 59 Earned Hours)
• November 10, 2022 - Registration opens for all students

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.

Course Withdrawal Dates

Review this important information about course withdrawal and talk with your advisor before deciding to drop a class.

• W DEADLINE for full term course (no signature required) October 28, 2022
• WP/WF DEADLINE for full term course (signatures required; WF counts as an F in your GPA) November 18, 2022
• Withdrawal deadlines for 8 week courses can be found on Registrar Calendar & Key Dates.

Payment Deadlines:

• NOVEMBER 11th, 2022 - FINAL FALL INSTALLMENT PAYMENT DUE: Outstanding balance will block registration 
• DECEMBER 9th, 2022 - FIRST SPRING INSTALLMENT PAYMENT DUE (or full bill paid): Classes dropped if payment not submitted to University  
• See all installment dates.

Questions?  Contact your Academic Advisor.