Chancellor Fernando M. Treviño

July 1, 2007

Welcome to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. As one of America's finest universities, SIUC is dedicated to providing a quality educational experience for its students and to maintaining its status as one of the top research universities in the nation. Plus, we're known for our friendly and beautiful campus as well as our "Southern" hospitality. Our highlights include:

  • A wide selection of academics, including more than 80 undergraduate and 100 graduate and professional programs.

  • A full slate of programs and services for students, including state-of-the-art centers for recreation and health, as well as new student apartments, which are among the best in the nation.

• A diverse student body.  About 21% are members of a minority group.  Foreign students make up about 6% of our population — more than 100 countries are represented.

  • Undergraduates at SIUC have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research projects as well as various scholarly and creative activities.

  • In recent years, SIUC has produced Fulbright and Goldwater scholars as well as a USA Today All-American.

• Our men's and women's athletics teams compete with the best in the nation.  The Salukis often appear in the national rankings for football, basketball, softball and many other sports.

  • More than 200,000 alumni are scattered around the world.  Our students go on to impressive careers in agriculture, engineering, law, science, education, media, medicine, business and health.

  There are no limits to what you can accomplish at SIUC.  I invite you to explore our Web site to learn more.  Find out why some 21,000 students have found that SIUC is the right fit for them.

 

Sincerely,

Fernando M. Treviño Chancellor