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Southern Illinois University has taken significant steps to safeguard the wellbeing of students and staff at the university with the advent of Covid-19. The university has taken its cue from government and public health guidelines, significantly reducing access and activities on campus. This includes taking steps to ensure that academic classes will be offered in three formats this autumn (2020), including online only, in person, and a hybrid of both online and in-person.
Measures have been taken to offer student services online and in cases where it is necessary for students or staff to come to the campus in-person strict procedures are in place, including social distancing and a booking system. The university has a number of plans to mitigate the impact of the pandemic including:
Registrations and applications are still open for the autumn term of 2020, which includes international student applications. Students are however encouraged to contact the university to verify if their desired course will be offered online, as travel restrictions may still be in place and visa applications and issuing possibly suspended. The university has set up a dedicated Covid-19 online information page and the Center for International Education has a frequently asked question (FAQ) page dedicated to international students.
At SIU, teaching is immersive, collaborative and led by expert faculty where student learning is more than just a classroom experience.
There are plenty of research opportunities for all undergraduate and graduate students to utilize. The university ranks within the top five percent of U.S. institutions for research (Carnegie Foundation). The Research-Enriched Academic Challenge (REACH) offers students grants for research opportunities, where they work alongside faculty mentors.
Other opportunities include the Honors Program which provides high-achieving students with a small group, private college experience. Study abroad placements allow students to gain a new perspective of the world. There are also Living/Learning Communities, for those who wish to live with like-minded students and enhance their educational experiences. They have wider access to resources and specialized support, along with fellow committed students.
SIU is home to eight different colleges and three schools. There are over 200 majors, minors and specifications on offer.
College of Agricultural Sciences – covering Agribusiness Economics; Animal Science, Food and Nutrition; Forestry; and Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems.
College of Applied Sciences and Arts – covering Architecture; Health Sciences; Information Systems and Applied Technologies; and Transportation.
College of Business – covering Finance; Management; Marketing; and Accountancy.
College of Education and Human Services – including Social Work; Kinesiology; and Counseling, Quantitative Methods, and Special Education.
College of Engineering – covering Civil and Environmental; Technology; Electrical and Computer; Mechanical and Energy Processes; and Mining and Mineral Resources.
College of Liberal Arts – covering the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
College of Mass Communication & Media Arts – covering Cinema and Photography; Radio, Television, and Digital Media; and Journalism.
College of Science – including Chemistry; Computer Science; Math; Physics; and Zoology.
There is also the Graduate School, the School of Law and the School of Medicine.
For admission to SIU, international students need to meet the academic and English language requirements.
Prospective undergraduate international students will need:
Prospective undergraduate international students will need to satisfy one of the following:
Financial support is on offer from SIU. Awards and opportunities include:
SIU offers eligible high-achieving undergraduate international students in-state tuition. Students will have to meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligible undergraduate international and transfer students whose parents or legal guardians previously studied at and graduated from SIU will have a reduced tuition rate.
Eligible students from selected partner universities in China, Malaysia and India may be able to receive a reduced tuition rate.
Eligible international students can pursue the Work Referral scheme where they work on-campus for a certain amount of hours a week, and then are given permission to secure off-campus work.
There are limited assistantships available for eligible students in certain departments and colleges who do 10-20 hours of work each week.
International students can make use of the university’s extensive library collections. The Morris Library, the main library on the Carbondale campus, has over 2.6 million volumes, 43,000 periodicals and serials, and more than 3.6 million microform units.
The SIU Law Library gives law students access to many legal resources to aid their research and learning.
The housing options available on campus offer students a great living experience, where they can meet new people, make friends, study, socialize, relax, and more.
A central hub for all students, the SIU Student Center enhances the university experience through providing top programs, services and facilities to support the campus community. It’s home to fun extras including delicious dining options, a craft shop, bowling and billiards.
There are more than 300 registered student organizations for international students to join and enjoy, ranging from the student government to a variety of sports clubs.
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