Southern Illinois University - Interior Design
Transforming space. With a focus on people.
The Interior Design Program At SIU provides a professional-level education that prepares graduates for entry-level design practice and advanced study.
Our students have access to a wealth of academic resources as well as a strong and collaborative design culture.
SIU has a long tradition and plenty of experience offering professionally focused education. Our graduates are competitive nationally, employed at major companies, including Gensler, HOK, Perkins + Will, Arcturis, The Office People, Remiger Design and more.
See what SIU can do for you
We believe in making design.
Our facilities include a fully equipped woodshop. Before you graduate, you will have built at least one real piece of furniture.
- Dedicated individual studio space
- Resource library
- Model/furniture shop
- Computer graphics library
- Digital fabrication lab
- Virtual reality facilities
“What I love about this program are the people. Everybody is so helpful and supportive, we have all become a big, happy family. My professors have all been very encouraging and helpful through everything and have pushed me to become the designer that I am today.”
Caitlyn Cathcart, winner of the 2017 Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition.
The Saluki Commitment
We are closing the financial gap between you and your education. Qualified students will have tuition and fees that are not included in their financial aid covered for EIGHT consecutive semesters at no cost to you or your family.
It's a Saluki nation.
We’ve eliminated out-of-state tuition!
We’ve made it easy to become a Saluki no matter what state you call home. So go ahead -- Cross the (state) line!