Spring 2023 Registration

Spring 2023 registration opens on Monday, October 31, 2022. Students will have access to register via CougarNet after they have met with an academic advisor, and planned their course for the upcoming semester. Students will have an advising hold on their account until they see their advisor. Students may have additional holds on your account, so check and contact the appropriate unit for removal.

For example;

• Contact Health Services if immunization hold on your account
• Contact the Bursar for an account balance hold
• Contact Academic Advising for Advising hold if you are an undergraduate student
• If you are a graduate student, please get in touch with your Graduate Program Director (GPD) for registration.



Normal Course Load Requirements

International students (F-1 and J-1 status) must register for a full course load each semester (not including summer). Students who drop below the required course load without approval will have their immigration record terminated. For immigration purposes, full-time enrollment (during fall and spring semester) is defined as:

• Undergraduate students: 12 credit hours (4 courses)3 hybrid/on-campus and 1 online
• Graduate students: 9 credit hours (3 courses) )- 2 hybrid/on-campus and 1 online
• Graduate students with a graduate assistantship: 6 credit hours (2 courses) 1 hybrid/on-campus and 1 online

Dining Services Schedule for Thanksgiving and Winter Break

The Dining Services will be closed on certain days and times during the Thanksgiving and Christmas break, so plan well if you wish to stay on campus during this period. You can view the dining service schedule here. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact (siuedining@siue.edu) the dining services directly.

Graduation Celebration - Fall 2022

The Office of International Affairs is hosting a celebration event to honor all international students who are graduating this fall semester for their hard work throughout their program. The event will take place on Friday, December 2, from 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m at the Fixin's Room inside the MUC. We ask that you please fill out this form whenever you are free if you plan to participate in this event. We look forward to celebrating your achievement on December 2! If you have any questions, please reach out to intlprog@siue.edu. This celebration event does not replace the General Commencement on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17.

Inviting Family to Graduation

A letter of invitation is not required to apply for a nonimmigrant tourist visa per the U.S. Department of State U.S. Consular Affairs. Therefore, the Office of International Affairs and the Registrar no longer provide invitation letters for graduating international students. Visit our website for more information if you want to invite your family or friends abroad to attend your graduation.

Learning Support Services - Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students can visit the Learning Support Services (LSS) academic support. The Learning Support Services is home to the Tutoring Resource Center, Writing Center, and Supplemental Instruction. The center is dedicated to helping SIUE students prepare and excel in the classroom. You can make an appointment with the Learning Support service by calling (618) 650‑3717) or emailing learningsupportservices@siue.edu if you have academic challenges.

Graduate students should contact their Graduate Program Director (GPD) or your Academic Department for support.

Reminders

1. Daylight saving begins on Sunday, November 6, at 2: 00 am, so make sure to update your clock and schedules. Visit the timeanddate website for more details
2. To make an appointment with your immigration advisor, please email isss@siue.edu
3. Open advising hours are Tuesdays from 9 am – 11 am. No appointment is needed during this period
4. Visit the Kimmel Student Involvement Center for updates about upcoming events