Next Steps Checklist
Online Bachelor's Degree Program Admitted Student Checklist
Congratulations on your decision to complete your bachelor's degree at SIUE! Please review the following information carefully to complete your enrollment.
- Complete Online Student Orientation.
- Obtain your e-ID (used for email and other campus accounts).
- Contact the ITS Help Desk if you run into any issues activating your accounts.
- Check your SIUE email often. Important details regarding financial aid, payment information and updates will be sent to your email.
- Take placement assessments if needed. Get more details and register for an assessment.
- Request your final official college transcripts reflecting all grades and any degrees earned to:
SIUE Office of Admissions
Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047- Official transcripts may be submitted through various electronic transcript services and can also be sent to etranscripts@siue.edu directly from the institution.
- Transcripts received from a student will not be considered official. Intentional nondisclosure of transfer credit may result in dismissal from the University.
Additional Information
- Explore CougarNet which is the secure way to manage your personal, academic and financial aid information.
- Apply for financial aid as soon as possible. (SIUE FAFSA code: 001759). Also, check out our scholarship opportunities.
- Review your transfer credit on CougarNet. Transfer credit information is available approximately 15 working days after admission. Additional details can be found on the Transfer website.
- Connect with the Office of Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) to request reasonable accommodations.
- Order your textbooks through Textbook Services once class registration is complete. Search for your required course materials on the textbook rental website.
- Complete U Got This! Online Bystander Intervention Training through Blackboard. Training is required to register for classes.
- Download the SIUE mobile app.
- SIUE has a residency requirement for incoming SIUE students. Please note that students participating in fully online degree completion programs are exempt from this requirement.
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Online Student Services.
Advising and Registration
- All OLDP students must meet with an academic advisor to register for classes.
- Accept the Bursar Financial Agreement and ensure all holds from your account have been cleared.
Business Administration Students - Contact Business Student Services at 618-650-3840 to schedule an advising appointment and register for classes.
Psychology Students - Contact School of Education, Health and Human Behavior advisors at 618-650-3940 or sehhb-advising@siue.edu to schedule an advising appointment and register for classes.
Applied Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, and Online General Education Students - Log into Starfish to schedule an academic advising appointment with your advisor, Nicole Myers.
Integrative Studies Students - Contact your advisor Dawn Huckelberry if you have any questions.
