December 12, 2019

Media Availability - SIU Carbondale to announce test-optional admissions

Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders will be available to meet with reporters at 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, to unveil a new initiative to admit students without requiring submission of ACT and SAT test scores. Chancellor John M. Dunn, Provost and Vice Chancellor Meera Komarraju, and Associate Chancellor for Enrollment Management Jennifer DeHaemers will be available to outline the program and respond to questions.

The meeting will take place in the Balcony Conference Room in Anthony Hall on campus. Reporters may also call in to 1-646-876-9923 and enter the meeting ID 547 766 223 to participate.

Contact Rae Goldsmith, 618-303-9997, with questions in advance. The announcement is embargoed until 11 a.m. Friday.