Transfer Welcome Program
Throughout the process of transferring to SIUE, students will participate in programs designed to ensure a smooth transition. Once admitted, your first step is to complete advising and registration. Your next step will be to attend Welcome Weekend to kickoff your first semester at SIUE.
Welcome Weekend (summer and fall students) and Winter Welcome (spring students) introduce new students to the campus community, helps them build connections with students, faculty and staff, and aids in their transition to life as an SIUE student. All new students, including first-year, transfer, graduate and international students are expected to attend this program. Check out the schedule to learn more.
Review and pay your SIUE bill
Visit the Pay my Bill website for details about how to view your bill, authorize notifications for parents and guardians, and payment options.
Immunization Records
The State of Illinois Department of Public Health mandates that all new students must provide proof of protection against the diseases of Rubeola, Rubella, Mumps, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Meningitis ACWY. Submit your immunization records in your Cougar Care Portal.
More information and a downloadable Immunization History Form can be found on the Health Service website. Records are due before the first day of classes.
Health Insurance
SIUE requires full-time students with at least one on-ground class to have health insurance. To meet this mandate, all students taking on-campus courses will be billed the student health insurance fee.
Students who already have comparable health insurance coverage may waive the fee by completing the waiver process prior to the posted deadlines. Students approved for a waiver during Fall term, will not need to submit a waiver for Spring or Summer terms in the same academic year.
Finalize your housing arrangements
If you are living on campus, make sure to secure your housing arrangements.
Obtain a parking permit
Obtain an SIUE parking permit after registering for classes. Visit the Parking Services website to learn more.
Sexual Violence Awareness Training
After registering for classes, complete Sexual Violence Awareness Training. For more information, visit this website:
Registration & Class deadlines
Important dates and deadlines can be found outlined on the registrar website.
Transfer Center
Check CougarNet for details regarding your credit transferring to SIUE. The Transfer Center will evaluate credit submitted on official transcripts. For additional information, visit this website:
Program Admission
Admission to some academic programs is competitive and may require an additional application (i.e. nursing, business, teaching certification programs, social work, etc.) Visit this website for deadline information.
Student Employment
Part-time employment is an easy option to help finance your education. Nearly 1,500 students work in various departments on campus and hundreds are placed in off-campus positions. If you are entering SIUE in the fall, you are eligible to begin looking for jobs around the last week of July.
Review
Review your schedule and financial status on CougarNet.
SIUE Email
Check your SIUE email account regularly. This is especially important as financial aid, payment information, and important updates will be sent to your SIUE email (office365.siue.edu).
Get Involved
There are more than 250 student organizations at SIUE. Explore our student organizations to see how you can get involved on campus.
Explore Edwardsville
The city of Edwardsville, home to SIUE, is ranked among the nation's top 15 safest college towns by Safewise in its 2021 Safest College Towns list. Ranked 13th nationally, Edwardsville is ranked 3rd in Illinois and ahead of all Missouri college towns. Edwardsville is a vibrant, student-friendly community and we think you'll love it here!
Get Ready for Welcome Weekend
New students start the semester with Welcome Weekend (fall) or Winter Welcome (spring). Up-to-date information will be posted on the Welcome Weekend website. Follow @experiencesiue on Instagram for fun information!
Stay Connected
Stay connected to campus throughout the summer by following us on social media!
- Instagram: @siuedwardsville
- Facebook: @siuedwardsville
- X: @siue
- Snapchat: @siuedwardsville
