How to Apply

Exchange Student Application Requirements

All prospective exchange students wishing to study at SIUE must be nominated by their home university, and the home university must be one of SIUE’s exchange partner institutions. All exchange student applications must be sent from the home institution exchange program coordinator.

If you are a business student coming from one of SIUE’s School of Business partnership schools, please contact Deanna Lotter in the School of Business at dlotter@siue.edu for appropriate application forms.

Steps to Admission

• Partner institution sends a nomination to studentexchange@siue.edu that includes the student name, email and program of study
• SIUE sends application link to the student exchange application via email
  • The student should complete the online application questionnaire and print the included financial form.
• Partner institution emails a copy of the student’s current transcript and proof of English language proficiency to studentexchange@siue.edu
  • Please note: This must come from the program coordinator or other official at the university, and cannot be sent by the student directly. If the transcript is not in English, an accurate translation must be provided. A test score report (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.) is the preferred method for proof of English proficiency.
• Student completes the online financial application, uploads a copy of their passport (biographical page), and downloads and completes the financial form
  • The student and their sponsor must sign the financial form. Students must upload a copy of an original, signed bank statement showing availability of funds. Make sure the scanned copies are readable. Note: You must bring these with you to SIUE when you arrive to begin classes.  
• Once admitted, a DS-2019 form is generated for the student to obtain a visa to study in the U.S.

After You’ve Been Admitted

• The academic department at SIUE will work directly with the exchange coordinator at the partner school to select coursework and register the student for classes.  
• The student should apply for on-campus housing and pay the $300 deposit.  
  • Deadlines
    • Fall: May 1
    • Spring: November 1
• Students must purchase health insurance through SIUE Health Service. Students are automatically enrolled in this program, and the premium is billed to the student’s account. Student fees are not covered unlike tuition and are also billed to the students account. Students also must provide a copy of their immunization records as soon as possible.
• Students should purchase tickets to arrive at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) at least one week before classes begin. Airport pickup is provided on designated dates and can be requested on our arrival website. Please send an itinerary to studentexchange@siue.edu by July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.
• All international students need to register for and participate in the international student orientation.

Exchange Student Instructions

Exchange Student Application Deadlines

Student Nominations

• Fall Semester: March 15
• Spring Semester: September 15

Applications

• Fall Semester: April 1
• Spring Semester: October 1

Financials

• Fall Semester: April 15
• Spring Semester: October 15

All applications and exchange student inquiries should be sent to studentexchange@siue.edu.

Mailing Address
Office of Graduate and International Admissions
70 Hairpin Drive
Rendleman Hall, Room 2101
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047