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Although Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is operating remotely as a result of the “Stay-at-Home” order from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), there is still a pathway for prospective students and parents to view the campus and get admission information. 

Virtual campus tours have always been available online at siue.edu/visit. Now, beginning Monday, March 30 SIUE’s Office of Admissions will also offer virtual presentations and online chats with SIUE students ambassadors within the Office of Admissions. 

The virtual presentations will feature admission counselors sharing information on scholarships, financial aid, the application process and campus life. Prospective students and their families can tune in for a live 30-minute presentation at 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. The chats at 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, will feature current SIUE students who are available to answer questions from prospective students. Students may register for the virtual presentations and chats at siue.edu/visit. 

“Despite the challenges associated with the coronavirus pandemic, SIUE is committed to providing information to prospective students and families,” said Kelley Brooks, assistant director of undergraduate admissions for Campus Visits and Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) board member, who helped coordinate the virtual admissions presentation and SIUE chats. 

“With this added virtual option, prospective students and families can safely learn about our vibrant campus and engage with an admissions representative and student ambassadors,” Brooks added. “We hope these virtual options will help prospective students see all that SIUE has to offer them as a future student.” 

In addition, the Office of Admissions will offer a Virtual Transfer Visit Program for prospective students wanting to transfer to SIUE. The online program will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, April 24. Registration is available at siue.edu/visit. 

SIUE’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions has canceled all in-person campus visits through at least the remainder of the spring semester. To stay current with SIUE admissions information, visit siue.edu/admissions.

Photo: Kelley Brooks, assistant director of undergraduate admissions for Campus Visits.