Saluki Success Initiative

The 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.

SSI 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.

SSI Students will:

Work with their Academic Advisor to schedule classes
Be required to adhere to their Saluki Success Initiative contract. SAMPLE 2025-2026 CONTRACT
Meet with a Saluki Success Coach weekly to assist with their transition to college
Attend mandatory workshops each semester. Sample: Spring 2025 Activities
Pass SIU's UNIV 101: Saluki Success course
Use SIU's Tutoring Center and/or Writing Center on a regular basis

SALUKI SUCCESS CERTIFICATE

Required for students on contract in their first two standard semesters.

To help you succeed, we’ve outlined this semester’s success certificate requirements and shared some exciting events designed to keep you engaged and prepared for the journey ahead.

find all Fall 2025 events here

To complete your success certificate this semester, you will need to:

Attend at least 6 workshops.
Participate in at least one College Spotlight event related to your major or interest.
Attend weekly academic coaching sessions. Schedule with a Coach here.
Complete at least 10 sessions at the tutoring center or writing center.
Participate in at least 1 accountability group session (2 sessions can count as 1 workshop.

Questions?

contacts
Program Director Dr. Kris Marshall sheed@siu.edu 618-453-6807 Student Services Building, Suite 179	Graduate Assistant Natalia Lopez natalia.lopez@siu.edu 618-453-4351 Student Services Building, Suite 179