FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is a student admitted to SIU as Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative?
How do I satisfy my Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative program requirements?
What is UNIV 101-Saluki Success?
How and when can I declare my intended major?
How is a student admitted to SIU as Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative?
The program admission committee reviews Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative applications and conducts a holistic review which includes factors such as high school transcript information, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. All students who are determined to be eligible for admission will be mailed contracts. After students return their contracts, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will notify students that they are officially admitted into the Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative program.
How do I satisfy my Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative program requirements?
The Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative program opportunity requires students to remain in the program throughout their freshman year and complete all program requirements. Students may not transfer to another academic unit until after they successfully complete UNIV 101, have a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and fulfill the academic unit requirements of their preferred major.
What is UNIV 101-Saluki Success?
UNIV 101: Saluki Success is SIU's dynamic and exciting first-year experience course! We encourage you with SIU's admonition to "know no bounds.” This is a required, one or two credit hour course which meets a Core Curriculum requirement. Here we dream about the future, connect with our campus community, and explore the richness of SIU's legacy.
How and when can I declare my intended major?
Students in the Saluki Success Initiative program can declare their major after two standard semesters with the program if they are in good academic standing, above a 2.0, for most majors. Some programs require additional screening or application material. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Students who are Undeclared may choose to declare their major at any time. SIU processes major changes within the first two weeks of the semester. Any changes made after that time frame will take effect in the next semester.
Review the policies in the Undergraduate Catalog here.
For other questions, you can reach out to our main office at: exploratory@siu.edu
618-453-4351