Graduate Student Admission Checklist
We're glad you are considering graduate studies at SIUE! Students interested in a particular degree program are encouraged to apply as Classified (degree-seeking). If you wish to enroll in graduate-level courses without applying to the degree program, please visit the Unclassified (non-degree seeking) graduate page.
International applicants who have filed an application for U.S. permanent residency but have not yet been granted approval should apply as a domestic student. You will need to provide your notice of action to demonstrate that your application has been filed. In addition, you must submit an official or attested copy in English of any required transcripts and degree certificate or diploma earned. Additional information regarding international credentials can be found on the international admissions website. Students with credentials earned in a non-English speaking country may be required to provide proof of English proficiency for admission purposes.
Steps to apply as a classified student
- Learn more about your program of interest.
- Apply online (Review our Application Center FAQs for Students).
- Pay the application fee through your SIUE application center.
- Submit official transcripts from external institutions attended.
- All applicants, whether or not they are seeking a degree, must present evidence that they hold a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution. Official degree-bearing transcripts must be submitted by your academic institution:
- Via email to [email protected] (if issuing institution offers electronic transcript delivery) or
- By mail to SIUE Office of Admissions, Campus Box 1047, Edwardsville IL 62026
- All applicants, whether or not they are seeking a degree, must present evidence that they hold a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution. Official degree-bearing transcripts must be submitted by your academic institution:
- Upload other materials through your application center (personal statement, test scores reports, etc.).
- Please note that we do not send confirmation emails when materials have been received.
- Submit test scores using one of the codes below:
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- GRE: Select institution code 1759 (no department code required). Speech-language pathology applicants should note separate code for CSDCAS on program website.
- GMAT: Select institution code 3T9-CD-05.
- TOEFL: Select institution code 1759 (no department code required).
- Duolingo, IELTS, and PTE: Select SIUE from the institution list. Scanned score reports with TRF number are accepted.*
*Scanned reports can be uploaded through your self-service online application center for review purposes.
Review process
Graduate admission is a two-step process:
- Applications are reviewed by the Graduate School to ensure applicant meets minimum admission criteria.
- Reviewed applications are sent to the academic department for a competitive review process.
Tracking your application status
You can track the status of your application via our application center. Once you submit your application, you will receive email notifications regarding missing transcripts and other materials required. Make sure to check the email address you provided on the application.
View your decision
Once our office refers your application to the department to which you have applied, it is up to the department to review your application for an admission decision. Then, you will receive a letter informing you that a decision has been made. The length of time required to make a decision varies by the department/program, type of degree and the size of the applicant pool.
