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. 

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:

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