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Important Dates and Deadlines
For financial aid consideration, complete and submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible. Our Federal School Code is 001758.
Many undergraduate scholarships are still available
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Did You Know?
If you watch AMC's "Better Call Saul" or "Breaking Bad," you're watching SIU alumnus Bob Odenkirk portray Saul Goodman.
Point of Pride
SIU Carbondale is a doctoral research university enrolling students from all 50 states and approximately 100 countries. We offer about 100 undergraduate degrees, with more than 170 specializations, and over 100 minors. Our programs also include about 80 master’s degrees and more than 30 doctoral degrees, in addition to professional degrees in law and medicine.