Beautiful campus! Only toured the out side. Metered parking, university book store, student services. Dont miss the clock tower!
Amazing place! So beautiful!! The University is so big and beautiful!!!
This college has a beautiful campus. With all the different trees and plant life and types of building styles. The dorm rooms are all singles which leaves you with a lot of space for your stuff. The food offered in the dining halls are of wide variety and quite good. If you have a problem in your room, maintenance strives to solve it as quickly as possible. There are a wide variety of services available to the students in whatever area they need help in.
Very beautiful campus. Well maintained. Easy to navigate. Plenty on staff to assist.
An excellent multi-faceted university nestled in Carbondale IL. My daughter is a graduate in their nationally known Aviation School. Had a great experience here!
Great place to get a great education.
Super nice University. Great people very informative.
Great job answering all the questions for an incoming freshman!
I like the university. I live on campus and it isnt as bad as some people say. Its not really a party school anymore though.
Rick got his 2nd covid shot today. In and out very quickly. Great experience.
Beautiful campus, lots of great programs, and love having all varieties of new people in town every semester.
Great campus and even greater faculty
A great place to watch and play baseball!
Beautiful campus. Unmatched Rehabilitation department. No better place in the world.
The lake is great for walking, if you are checking google to decide where to go to school, you should look other places
Beautiful campus, especially the baseball complex!
Really a rather unattractive campus with medicore facilities. Surrounding community is average at best due to the nice downtown area.
Gives u a better understanding of the personal side of a real life college experience! Ive never been able to wake up in the morning to go to work at any job and look forward to be there!
Great campus with friendly people.
I did my Masters education over here. The place is awesome. Education everything is good. This place treated me very well. I would like to say thank you.
Nice place. Went there for a covid vaccine shot.
Bridgette was great, very easy to work with, pay and pick up lots of great new things! Thanks
Nice university town, great school, lots of concert. Had a good time as a student over 30yrs ago.
Very polite friendly employees and fair prices family oriented place .
Beautiful campus
Not too bad, more expensive then it should be though.
Beautiful campus, surrounded by beautiful Shawnee National Forest. I studied Geology, which had an impressive department. Carbondale is a fun town, and it is large enough to have everything you need, including live music and nice restaurants. SIU also has awesome sports facilities if that is your interest - all D1.
As an SIU alumni, Im very disappointed at the negative turn this university has taken.
Grew up here. Graduated High School from here. Did some vocational college here.Still a nice place
Major state university ... beautiful campus ... fall and spring semester temperate climate ... Amtrak-served community ... and about 5 hours from Chicago and 2 hours from St. Louis. Given the current economic downturn, dilapidated places get bulldozed and new places are being built -- campus and the surrounding small town are looking better than ever.
Still has great curriculum, however the area surrounding campus is run-down. At night, the town is dangerous.
Its a quiet place with not much to do during a pandemic. But none the less, its a gorgeous campus, and worth the visit.
We love SIU. Go there all the time for concerts.
Absolutely delicious food at a very reasonable price. Very friendly staff. A must try! (Sorry I didnt get any pictures of my food, I was too excited to eat)
Great place for knowledge filled with beautiful surroundings
The business program is fantastic and has maintained the highest level of business accreditation. Some professors are lacking, but most are absolutely wonderful. Housing is on top of maintenance, the staff is fantastic, and most students are kind and welcoming. MUCH better than U of I
What a great campus. Check it out!
Headed to u
Just visiting
Just drop my son off at school it seems to be alright, we will see .
Great campus. Beautiful scenery. Nice location. Aviation department for pilots and mechanics is the best in the nation.
Didnt really spend much time there but from what Ive seen. Its not that good. Its too open
Im definitely proud to say I graduated from SIU. Went on a tour recently for a family member and the campus looks great! Its definitely a school where you get out of it what you put in. Reflecting back on things, there were a lot of resources offered that I should have taken advantage of, and now, there are even more resources available to students.Its a great location. Weather is much better than Chicago and there are great state parks nearby.
Many of the classes here require that you pay for a program in order to gain access to the homework. These required assignments make up a good portion of the grade. The costs of books here are outrageous. Scenery is beautiful. But that does not make up for the outrageous price of books and required materials. They want you to pay for a program in order to succeed in your classes.
Accommodating for COVID
This is a failing university, and with good reason.Administration and housing are next to useless. There are a few good people in this institution, and I wish them well. But the majority of the University cares about nothing more than money. The students here are generally good people, there are a few teachers here who feed their classes lies. When those teachers are confronted they blame it on the students losing sight of whats important. If you refuse to take a field trip during finals week, your teacher will shame you in front of the class, causing tension for the remainder of the time you interact with students in that program. Books are outrageously priced. The teachers tell us they are REQUIRED for classes, but we often never even open them. University housing dishes out charges for damaged dorm rooms when nothing was damaged. Parking division issues parking tickets on weekends (when students can park ANYWHERE on campus, except restricted areas) because they know most students wont contest the tickets. Easy money for them. Maintenance is obnoxious and are constantly being told different things by their higher ups. No one can get a clear answer. The dining have extremely limited options. Both dining halls serve soggy and bland food. The vegan/vegetarian options are generally disgusting and there are is ONE vegan option to choose from at any point in time. The staff allow the food to sit out under the heating lamps too long, so the food becomes dry and stiff. Many times the food is grossly overcooked. Nothing can be taken out of the dining halls, even though we pay an outrageous amount of money for our meal plans. Dining hall closes way too early and opens way too late 2 days a week. All in all, I would NOT recommend enrolling here.
Im not a student at SIUC, however after attending their Fall Open House, I can safely say that may soon be the case! Beautiful campus with an atmosphere that would make it feel like a home away from home. Their Journalism and Honors programs seem very nice, and although tuition seems a little high, I think scholarships could even that out. I enjoyed my time!
Beautiful campus!
Loved my time at SIUC
Excellent campus! However, last decade has seen only decline in enrollment and decrease in number of full professors at the university. Still has the potential to rise again as one of the best in southern Illinois with its excellent infrastructure. Hopeful for changes!
I graduated form this school in December 2010. I went for Hospitality and tourism. This is when the program was still really new. It seems that Nikki is doing a good job of moving this program into this century. I wish the program was as advance as it is now. At the time didnt seem like it was put together well. Now it seems like it is going in the right direction.
Excellent school in a very pretty setting
Best aviation program in the country.. aircraft maintenance and flight training..
Beautiful campus, incompetent staff, such as Lorie from FAO. There was an error in my records, where I was due a $2,000 refund but received a bill for $2,000 instead. When I went in to explain the issue, Lorie told me that it was my mistake (it wasn’t) and that if I can’t afford to pay it, don’t return to school there then shooed me out of her cubicle. SIUC used to be a great school, but staff such as that is the cause for their record-low enrollment every year.
When parking enforcement writes bogus tickets, it really demonstrates how much they care about their students. Among other reasons, Id go somewhere else. I am a current student at SIU, and would not recommend it.
A photo that I made of the Waterfall Resort near Ketchikan, Alaska. The resort is consider to be the finest resort in the World for catching salmon. Larry G. Brown accompanied me to Waterfall twice and agrees that Waterfall is superior for catching Coho salmon! Larry is also a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
Loved SIU! The campus is beautiful, met some of my best friends there and got a great education.
I was going to write a long review detailing all the stuff wrong with the school but I dont care. This school is failing on its own.
Good school
SIU, and the opportunities and people at the university, defined who I am as a professional, further, a person. I cannot express my deep gratitude to " the university of opportunity" for the endless manners my life has been enhanced. It's a major research institution and the opportunity to excel academically is prevalent. It's also a great place to rock your socks off (although there's much, much more to do!!!). It's the best of all worlds. Not that I'm biased or anything...
This school was great with diversity but recent changes specifically with housing there is no racial diversity at all, starting with next school year 2019 the staff and supports staff RA/APA have gone all white, seems intentionally done to keep diversity out of housing, better education and growth if young kids starts with diversity. These are small at first but could spread as plague if left unchecked.
This was a really good school back in the day but now the admissions are really down this college just like a lot of colleges turned liberal. The town this school is in is really dirty. I would not suggest going to this college to anyone. If you want a good education do not go to a school in Illinois
Great game.
One of the finest institute in southern Illinois. Great staff, love the saluki atmosphere. The teachers are really hands-on, willing to help if needed. Wonderful campus, alot to do, love the beautiful dorm settings.Home of the saluki dog!!
I had the best & quality education in my life. Of course you have to pay the price when you want the best career. The professors are very knowledgeable and very helpful. I am a proud Saluki and SIU Alumni. I strongly recommend this university for Quality Engineering and Management course under department of Technology. The university itself is very good and it is a great treasure island for IL.
The community and setting are great. I love the lake in the middle of campus and the Shawnee forest south of town. My program was one of the best in the country and I received an education that rivals that at any ivy league school. Opportunities to do research and learn outside of classes are everywhere. I have only great memories and great respect for my professors.Thanks SIU and Carbondale!
Im a student there. I love this university because of the amazing business program that they have. It is also well known for the aviation program
Great school and supporting community. I completed undergrad and law school here. I was provided a quality education. I loved having all of the parks and lakes in the area. Plenty of unique venues in town to enjoy with friends as well. Very unique experience. Im proud to be a Saluki.
I had an absolute blast while going to SIU, the faculty and staff are so nice and respectful. Carbondale and the surrounding areas are open and relaxing. Love it
Such an awesome college. The area is not too tiny and not too large either. The basketball program back in the day was awesome to watch. I got my degree here. I learned how to play tennis here. I bought my first car here. I had my first date here. I had my first field sobriety test here (I dont drink, so he was wasting his time). I will always be grateful for my time in Carbondale.
Dont waste your time, energy or resources to attend this school. Very poor (and rude) administration that cares nothing about its students, their goals and getting their degree. Should you be lucky enough to get your degree or even a duploma after completion, good luck with job placement..
New Esport center there. Super cool!!
Definitely not a fan of their aviation program
The SIU is a good institution and it has verity of specializations. The area is safe and beautiful. I like it :)
The school and education arent bad but theyre not great either. socially it was a great school back in the 90s. And I never really had any issues with the SIU to speak of. However I am back for the 2015-16 school year to finish a second degree and have had some pretty unreal problems. Namely with the financial aid. They have miss directed me a half dozen times this semester alone. And its simple things like; What is my aid is going to be and what am I eligible for. The most fitting word for the workers in this department is Incompetent. They are simply to lazy to do due diligence. To push one more button and give us, the customer, the correct answer. This of course caused me a lot of problems and hurt my grades. Which to me is unacceptable. If you are looking at SIUC then just make sure the financial aid department gives you the full picture by asking them a lot of questions. Especially if you are a no-traditional student.
An excellent college.If you are searching to major in VLSI then this is the perfect place. Faculty are simply superb. Quality education for low cost = SIUC.
Great college experience but slowly going downhill
Hard to judge, but my impression after a year was not good. Media department stressed theory-first ciriculum, yet charged out-of-pocket costs in required classes for old useless equipment. Had many friends leave after their first year, and thats not even counting housing. Sleep was impossible thanks to the LLC buildings, you just get stuck there because the towers arent much better. Had a few good teachers, but the bad ones were rotten to the core. Had to walk out of two classes because the syllabus was a joke. Anyone saying its better than Chicago is just sick of chicago, this town in a dump compared to the rest of illinois.
I’m a Saluki Dawg times 3. Only university in the country with an Egyptian sight hound as a mascot.
This is SIUCs Distance Learning Center for Naval Station Great Lakes. They have a Health Management program, a Workforce Training, and Electronic Systems Technology Management courses taught by commuting professors from Carbondale. They do an excellent job with their accelerated learning programs, but youll also find Columbia College and Lake Forest Community College also utilizing this building. This building also houses the base library and Navy College offices, and services the community with a childrens science program.
While the campus as a whole could use some updating, there are many selective programs that stand out. The aviation, business, and engineering programs all make SIUC a worthwhile place for higher education.
I like what I seen when me and my son was here for open house at SIU. The people we meet was very nice and the campus is very nice and clean as well.
Will not refund print jobs, rude, disrespectful faculty. Professors have merit and and I would be unjustified in saying they are amiss. Try not to get a parking ticket.
I was a CC transfer student & graduated in the late 80s. I landed a job in Silicon Valley after graduating and am very pleased with the education & professors at SIUC.
Best college ever!
Dont go here! I was completely unsatisfied with the customer service. If you call anywhere on campus you will get a snotty college student answering the phone. They will not care to help you and usually do not know the answer to your questions. You will be treated by the staff as if it is a privilege for you to attend their college. Unless someone else (the state) is paying for your education I recommend attending ANYWHERE else.
Great university. Fun parties. Terrible state budget issues.
I enjoyed my time as a Thai foreigngraduate student here in the early 1960s.
I WENT TO SCHOOL HERE, LOVE THIS PLACE.
I am an SIU graduate. Proud to be one and would recommend it to anyone around the world.
This university a joke. One word TRASHY staff, administration, and police department How did they get their PHD? dont make a bad decision.
University is okay with teaching. There are some very interesting professors and some really bad ones as well. I would encourage you to not live on campus unless you have to because the water lines are always breaking. Happened twice within one week. This university has a lot credits that also dont get transfered over so sometimes taking ap classes in high school doesnt mean necessarily anything. IDS are in terrible condition when you recieve them already. Money hungry in some aspects, however, the school has some good programs such as dawgs nite out and etc.
Proud to call myself a SIUC alum! Excellent academics, beautiful campus, and fun city; all located in a gorgeous geographic region - one of ILs best kept treasures.
My daughter Ronisha Stewart is receiving a quality education
Studied Business Administration. Enjoyed my time at SIU
I am an electrical engineering student from nepal,a small country in south asia how can i get admission in this college, plz do suggest
After visiting about 7 schools, I decided to go with SIU. It was one of the best decisions Ive ever made. The campus and the entire Southern Illinois area has some of the most beautiful areas Ive seen - especially in the fall. National parks, lakes, one of the largest rec centers in the country. Yes, Carbondale is a little dirty but the campus and surrounding SO ILL area is filled with things to do and see (Google Giant City, Little Grand Canyon, Garden of the Gods).For academics, I majored in marketing. I wish the curriculum was a little more ahead of the game (I do search engine optimization but at SIU I learned very little about Google Analytics, SEO, WordPress, HTML, website design or online marketing while attending classes - maybe they had different classes, Im not sure). My experience was learning more traditional marketing (nothing hands-on about online marketing). The professors are AWESOME but I do hope they update the courses to where the industry is going - the internet.My #1 suggestion would be to get involved in the small business development center. They have tons of workshops, knowledgeable people, and opportunities for real life applications. Joining Saluki CEO or another student organization is a MUST for networking and getting involved in something where you will actually get a job after college.Though most people may not have this experience (and hopefully you dont), Dr. Perkins from the Student Health Center literally saved my life. I was really sick and when they did blood tests to learn how sick I was (staff infection), the doctor drove me in his own personal car to Carbondale Memorial Hospital and demanded I get immediate surgery. Im alive now because of it. Thank you Dr. Perkins.The whole experience was a ride and at the end of the day, Im really glad I went to SIU. Its a solid choice - just go to your classes, take advantage of the awesome library they have, and get involved with student organizations - youll be golden. Hope that helps somebody make a decision.