Exploratory - Saluki Success Initiative

EXPLORATORY—SALUKI SUCCESS INITIATIVE

The Exploratory Student - Saluki Success Initiative (EXP2/SSI) program is designed to provide academic support to a select group of students who show potential for college-level work but who do not meet regular University admissions requirements.  Without such an opportunity, these students would not be able to attend the University.

Our program provides students with academic support services during their first year that are designed to assist them in meeting SIU undergraduate requirements and in progressing toward graduation while preparing to declare their major or reapply to a competitive program.

Services include mandatory academic coaching, advising, mentoring and tutoring for students as they take college-level courses that apply to their intended degree programs.  Motivated and committed students will find academic advisors and other staff members who will work with them to take them from where they are to where they want to be.

EXP2 Students are:

• Students who show potential to be successful but were not admitted to SIU based on the automatic admission criteria for the university and/or the program of choice.

EXP2 Students will:

• Work with their Academic Advisor to schedule classes
• Create a personal academic plan to identify their area of interest
• Be required to adhere to their Saluki Success Initiative contract
• Attend mandatory workshops each semester
• Have a Saluki Success Coach to assist with their transition to college
• Take a UNIV 101: Saluki Success course
• Meet with a Tutor and/or Academic Coach in the Center for Learning Support Services

 SAMPLE 2025-2026 CONTRACT