Daily Campus Tours
The health and safety of our guests, as well as SIUE faculty and staff, is our priority during this time. Following recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the University has established the following guidelines:
- All campus visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering while on campus
- Mask or face covering should cover the nose and mouth
- Daily Campus Tours will be limited to nine individuals
- Each student visiting campus will be allowed two guests
- Guests and staff must practice social distancing while on campus
All campus visitors are asked to self evaluate their health before joining us for a campus tour. If you feel ill and/or have a fever, please reschedule your campus tour.
- Monday and Friday
- Presentation: 9:30 a.m.
- Campus Tour: 10 a.m.
- Presentation: 11:30 a.m.
- Campus Tour: Noon
- Presentation: 1:30 p.m.
- Campus Tour: 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Presentation: 9:30 a.m.
- Campus Tour: 10 a.m.
- Presentation: 11:30 a.m.
- Campus Tour: Noon
Due to COVID restrictions, our daily campus tours are at capacity for the spring 2021 semester. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please call the Office of Admissions at 618-650-3705. Once a tour becomes open or if someone cancels, a representative from our office will call you. Guests may be limited to 1-2 individuals per student this spring.
Register for a Daily Campus Tour
There are several ways to explore SIUE if you are unable to come see our beautiful campus in person.
- Take a virtual tour
- Connect with us on social media and read our student blogs
- Explore our 350+ areas of study
Please note: SIUE is a smoke-free university. This policy applies to all spaces, including inside buildings and outdoors. Learn more.
Housing Tours
Housing tours are available on the days and times listed below through April 30.
- Monday, 9 a.m.
- Friday, 3 p.m.
Housing tours have been created for our fall 2021 admitted students. However, high school juniors are welcome to attend.
Self-Guided Campus Tour
Download the self-guided campus tour brochure and explore our beautiful campus at your convenience!
We encourage you to visit tour stops in the order presented. Tour-stop signage has been placed in corresponding locations throughout campus and a map is included in the brochure to help you easily find your way.
Brochures are also available at the following campus locations:
- Office of Admissions, 2nd floor, Rendleman Hall
- Brochure rack outside the office
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Brochure rack outside the office
- Morris University Center
- Visitor information desk, 1st floor
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Visitor information desk, 1st floor
- Lovejoy Library front desk
- Visit the Lovejoy Library website for building hours
- Student Fitness Center
- Kiosk near the information desk
- Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday, 1-8 p.m.
- Kiosk near the information desk
All campus visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering while on campus.
Metered and Pay-by-Space Parking, Lots B and C- Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sunday and weekdays after hours
Virtual Admission Presentation
Spring 2021 Virtual Admission Presentations
- Monday-Thursday
- 3 p.m.
- Sunday
- 5 p.m.
Virtual admission presentations are designed for prospective students and will provide valuable information about SIUE. An admission counselor will be present for each session.
- Admission criteria
- Scholarships and financial aid
- Campus life
- Enrollment
Virtual admission presentations can be viewed on a mobile device, laptop or desktop.
Evening Visits
- Thursdays
- March 18-April 29, 2021
Evening visits begin at 5 p.m. in the Office of Admissions, Rendleman Hall, Suite 2101. Join us for a one-hour guided campus tour and a 30-minute presentation with an admission counselor.
Evening visit programs are limited to nine individuals, and all campus visitors must wear a mask or face covering.
Virtual Chat
Virtual chats allow prospective students the opportunity to connect with a current SIUE student ambassador. Virtual chats are available on a mobile device, laptop or desktop.
Please contact the Office of Admissions at 618-650-3705 to schedule a virtual chat.
Group Visits-Virtual
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, spring 2021 large group tours have been moved online. We would love to meet virtually with students! Community college and high school students are welcome to attend our Virtual Admissions Presentations, which are available Monday-Thursday at 3 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m.
Counselors who are interested in registering for a group visit should have their students register individually for a Virtual Admission Presentation.
