2025-2026 Academic Catalog | Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2025 - 2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Volume 66Number 1March 2025

This publication provides information about the University. Primary attention is given to its academic programsrulesregulationsand procedures. Students starting their collegiate training (first graded course from an accredited institution) during the period of time covered by this catalog (summer 2025 through spring 2026) are subject to the curricular requirements as specified herein. The requirements herein will extend for a seven calendar-year period from the date of entry for baccalaureate programs and three years for associate programs. If the students have not met their undergraduate educational objectives by that time or a change of major occursthey will then become subject to current curricular requirements. Should the University change the course requirements contained herein subsequentlystudents are assured that necessary adjustments will be made so that no additional time is required of them. Where programs include requirements established by agencies external to the Universityevery effort will be made to follow this same principle so far as possible. Should subsequent curricular requirement changes work to the students’ advantagethey may elect to meet the new requirements rather than those contained herein. Should the University find it necessary to discontinue an academic programthe effective dateunless otherwise dictatedwill be such that the last regularly admitted class would be able to complete the program in regular time sequence. This means four years for baccalaureate and two years for associate programs. A student who has withdrawn from the University may not be readmitted to a discontinued program.

The University reserves the right to change information contained herein on matters other than curricular requirements without notice when circumstances warrant such action.

The Undergraduate Catalog covers in detail questions concerning the undergraduate program of Southern Illinois University Carbondale for the period from summer 2025 through spring 2026. It supersedes Volume 65Number 1.

Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois University is in its second hundred years of teachingresearchand service. At the outset of the 1970sSouthern Illinois University became a single state system with two universities: Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Southern Illinois University Carbondale also has a medical school campus in Springfield.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) first operated as a two-year normal schoolbut in 1904 became a four-yeardegree-granting institution. In 1943SIUC was transformed from a teacher-training institution into a universitythus giving official recognition to the area’s demand for diversified training and service. Graduate work was instituted in 1943with the first doctoral degrees granted in 1959. There has been diversification and expansion of graduate programs across the University through the College of AgriculturalLifeand Physical Sciencesthe College of Arts and Mediathe College of Business and Analyticsthe College of EngineeringComputingTechnologyand Mathematicsthe College of Health and Human Sciencesthe College of Liberal Artsthe Graduate Schoolthe School of Educationthe School of Lawand the School of Medicine. Combinedthese colleges presently offer over 110 graduate degree programs.

In keeping with the state’s master planand with a commitment to enhance its Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University statusthe University’s objective is to provide a comprehensive educational program meeting as many individual student needs as possible. While providing excellent instruction in a broad range of traditional programsit also helps individual students design special programs when their interests are directed toward more individualized curricula. The University comprises a faculty and the facilities to offer general and professional training ranging from two-year associate degrees to doctoral programsas well as certificate and non-degree programs meeting the needs of persons not interested in degree education.

Mission
SIU Carbondale embraces a unique tradition of access and opportunityinclusive excellenceinnovation in research and creativityand outstanding teaching focused on nurturing student success. As a nationally ranked public research university and regional economic catalystwe create and exchange knowledge to shape future leadersimprove our communitiesand transform lives.

Enrollment
In fall semester 2024SIU Carbondale had a total enrollment of 11,790including 8,553 registered undergraduate students.

Location
Carbondale is approximately 100 miles southeast of St. LouisMissouri. Immediately south of Carbondale begins some of the most rugged and picturesque terrain in Illinois. Sixty miles to the south is the historic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi riversthe two forming the border of the southern tip of Little Egyptthe fourteen southernmost counties in Illinois. Within ten miles of the campus are located two state parks and four recreational lakes. Much of the area is a part of the 263,000 acre Shawnee National Forest. 

Campus
The Carbondale campuscomprising more than 3,290 acreshas developed a 981 acre portion with woods and a lake as a site for its academic buildings and residence halls. The buildings are located in wooded tracts along two circular shaped campus drivesnamed for Lincoln and Douglas.

Board of Trustees and Officers of Administration

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University 
J. Phil GilbertChairCarbondale
Ed HightowerVice-ChairEdwardsville
Sara SalgerSecretaryColumbia
Hannah Connolly (Student Trustee)Carbondale
Edgar CurtisSpringfield
Moayad Abuzaneh (Student Trustee)Edwardsville
John SimmonsAlton
Tonette "Toni" Williams
Paula KeithExecutive Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Luke CraterGeneral Counsel
Duane StuckyBoard Treasurer

Officers of AdministrationSouthern Illinois University
Daniel MahonyPresident
Duane StuckySenior Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs
Sheila CaldwellVice President for AntiracismDiversityEquityand Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Gireesh GupchupVice President for Academic InnovationPlanning and Partnerships
John CharlesExecutive Director for Governmental and Public Affairs
Kimberly LabonteExecutive DirectorInternal Audit
Rob PatinoDirectorOffice of Technology Management and Industry Relations

Officers of AdministrationSouthern Illinois University Carbondale
Austin A. LaneChancellor
Sheryl A. TuckerProvost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jerry KruseProvost and DeanSchool of Medicine
Paul FrazierVice Chancellor for DiversityEquityand Inclusion
Costas TsatsoulisVice Chancellor for Research
Jeffery BurginVice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Susan SimmersVice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Jeff HarmonChief Communications and Marketing OfficerUniversity Communications and Marketing
Tim LeonardDirector Intercollegiate Athletics

Deans of Colleges and Schools
Kristina BooneCollege of AgriculturalLifeand Physical Sciences
Hong ChengCollege of Arts and Media
Marc MorrisCollege of Business and Analytics
Victoria Groves-ScottSchool of Education
Xiaoqing (Frank) LiuCollege of EngineeringComputingTechnologyand Mathematics
Robert D. MorganCollege of Health and Human Sciences
Hannah Brenner JohnsonSchool of Law
Joddy R. MurrayCollege of Liberal Arts
William H. WaltersLibrary Affairs