SOAR Academic Advising- meet our advisors
New Students
Make sure you check out all of the information on the New Student Orientation page.
Testing Services
- Take recommended Placement Test(s)
- Prepare for your placement test(s) using the Accuplacer Practice materials and app.
- Taking your placement test(s) as soon as possible is critical to getting you into the appropriate classes for this fall.
- Please email your advisor as soon as your placement test(s) are completed.
- Proficiency Exam opportunities
- Practice for the QR Proficiency Exam. Fill out them form to Register for proficiency exam.
- Foreign Language Proficiency Exam: Recommended if you have 3-4 years of foreign language in high school.
Health Services
- Learn about the Mandatory Health Insurance Policy. If you currently have coverage, follow the steps to waive the SIUE coverage.
- Turn in your Immunizations (https://cougarcare.siue.edu/) Must be in before first day of classes to avoid late fee.
Payment Deadlines:
Fall:
- August 9th- First installment for Fall 2024 courses due. Classes dropped if payment not submitted to University.
- See all installment dates.
Transcripts
Still need to submit transcripts &/or AP scores?
- Send to: etranscripts@siue.edu or
- SIUE Office of Admissions, Box 1047, Edwardsville, IL 62026
Need to send your SIUE transcripts?
- Unofficial copies of transcripts are only available for students to print by accessing their student records on CougarNet. (Student > Student Records > Academic Transcript).
- Request Official SIUE transcripts in-person or online.
Complete your FAFSA
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is available. It is vital that students complete their FAFSA to apply for federal aid. Questions? Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Interested in working on campus?
- Check out Student Employment Opportunities across campus.
- Check out Campus Recreation Student Worker opportunities.
SOAR Resources page
Click on the link above to get information on the SOAR tutoring schedule, Counseling Services, Supplemental Instruction Schedule, and other important resources.
How do I schedule an appointment?
What do I need to do to prepare for my appointment?
Registration Dates
Fall:
Registration is currently open
Withdrawal Dates:
- For summer courses, check the appropriate calendar for withdrawal dates
- A grade of W does not count towards your GPA.
- WPass/WFail- (signature required from instruction). WP does not impact GPA; WF counts the same as a failing grade.
How to Register for Classes through CougarNet
Check out the CougarNet Information page for details on what you can access on CougarNet, such as your financial aid, bill, transcript, and registration. Watch the "How to Register" video for guidance on getting registered. If you are having trouble, you can come into the SOAR office for assistance.
You can also check out a popular resource that many students utilize to help them plan out their schedules- Coursicle. Please note that this resource is not officially connected to SIUE, so you need to double check accuracy on CougarNet.
Where can I find the classes that my advisor recommended?
You can find your course recommendations for next semester either in Degree Works - click on Plan and then select the "notes view," or on the Advising MAP provided by your advisor during your appointment. Still not sure? Contact your advisor.
Holds (continuing students)
If you have not done so already, be sure these tasks are completed
- Complete your U GOT THIS sexual violence prevention training through Blackboard. (Required every fall semester. Students who started SIUE in the spring are required to complete it during the spring term and the following fall.)
- Bursar’s Office- make sure your account is up to date.
Health Experience
- Here is the link for the SASS presentations to get your health experience waived.
- Military & Veteran Students- submit military credit to waive your health experience.
Questions? Contact your Academic Advisor.