Southern Illinois University Carbondale Online

09/10/2026

Calling all new undergraduate transfer, online, part-time students!

Starting your first semester at SIU is a big step. Take one more step that could help your future self.

If you're currently a new undergraduate transfer student...

- taking classes online
- enrolled part-time (6-11 credit hours)
- maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher

You may be eligible for the Saluki TOP Scholarship (Transfer, Online, and Part-Time Scholarship).

📌 One-time $500 scholarship award*
📌 Deadline: Friday, December 4

Apply now: https://siu.academicworks.com/

Benefit in December. That's planning ahead, Saluki style. 🐾

*Awards are limited, based on financial need, and based on available funding.

09/09/2026

Are you an online student ready to graduate this December? 🎓

Don't let these important deadlines sneak up on you.

🗓️ September 11: Graduation application deadline
🗓️ September 25: Late graduation application deadline (additional fee applies)

Graduate students: check with your advisor before applying to make sure you're on track to meet all graduation requirements.

For more information, visit commencement.siu.edu.

The finish line is getting closer, Salukis! 🎉

09/07/2026

SIU Online will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday.

09/03/2026

This is exciting news for SIU Carbondale! 🎉

We're especially excited to see online enrollment grow by 14%, reflecting the increasing number of learners choosing the flexibility and convenience of online education to help achieve their goals. 🐾

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has delivered one of the most significant institutional turnarounds in its history — recording overall enrollment levels not seen in the last eight years — reaching above 12,000 students, with an incoming first-year class size not seen for 11 years. Fall 2...

09/02/2026

Still waiting for the right time?

We get it.

Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, going back to school can feel like something you'll get to "someday."

While we can't create extra hours in your day, we can remove one obstacle:

✅ The application fee is currently waived for SIU undergraduate programs, including our online degrees.

Apply now: siu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply

At SIU, you’ll find nationally ranked programs, hands-on opportunities, and a community that’s ready to cheer you on. Your journey starts with one simple click:

09/01/2026

Every discussion post, late-night study session, and completed assignment is helping build something bigger.

The work you're putting in today isn't just about earning a degree. It's about creating opportunities, reaching goals, and making future you proud.

So here's your reminder as the semester continues: keep going. You've got this. 💪

What message would your future self send you right now?

08/31/2026

Success isn't always about perfect grades or major milestones.

Sometimes it's...

🏅 Logging in when you're tired
🏅 Making time for coursework after a busy day
🏅 Staying consistent week after week

As Week 3 begins, we're celebrating the progress you've already made. Swipe through to see which award you've earned so far.

Did we miss one? Share your accomplishment below. Whether it's big, small, or somewhere in between, we're cheering you on. 🐾

08/28/2026

What if plastic waste could become food? 🤔

Even if you're learning from a distance, you're still part of the Saluki community. That's why we share campus highlights like this one, helping you stay connected to the innovative work happening at SIU.

As an R1 research University, SIU is home to research that pushes boundaries and tackles real-world challenges.

🔬 In the latest R1 Minute, Lahiru Jayakody, associate professor in the School of Biological Sciences and Fermentation Science Institute, explains how genetically engineered yeast can consume plastic waste and transform it into consumable protein. The end result is a fully edible "microbite" cookie designed to help address both pollution and food sustainability challenges.

Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/1221574101/8386105cb2?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

08/27/2026

Imagine yourself one year from now.

What do you hope you'll be celebrating?

🎓 A completed degree
📈 A promotion
💼 A new opportunity
✅ Making progress toward your goals

The work you're putting in today is building that future.

08/26/2026

Where are you learning this week? Tell us in the comments below. 👇

Whether you're studying before work, during lunch, after the kids are in bed, or while traveling for work, your classroom goes wherever life takes you.

That's the flexibility of online learning. 💻🎓