Frequently Asked Questions | SIU Alumni Association | SIU

We are no longer soliciting new annual and life members. Instead, we're focusing on engaging as many alumni as possible in support of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Association will, however, maintain many of the benefits afforded to its life members in recognition of their commitments.

Alumni who are long-time annual members have been notified by mail about the membership program changes and instructions dependent upon their payment history and the length of time they have maintained an annual membership. Some are being offered the change to upgrade to a life membership. If you haven't received correspondence and think you may qualify, please contact the Association to check on your status.

All membership renewals ceased as of July 1, 2023. If your renewal date arrives after this date, your credit or debit card will not be charged. If your renewal date arrived prior to this date, your membership may have been renewed automatically. Your benefits will be honored until the stated expiration date on your most recent membership.

As a life member of the Association, your benefits will be maintained and, in some cases, enhanced going forward.

Yes, individuals paying on a life installment have been notified by mail of changes to the membership program and instructions dependent upon their payment history.

In an effort to be more inclusive and engage as many alumni as possible, we are no longer asking for alumni to become dues-paying members. In fact, all alumni are part of the Association. You have access to any of the services we offer to our alumni, regardless of whether or not you've ever paid membership dues.

New graduates have access to all the services we offer. In addition, our Young Alumni Group is ready and willing to connect with our newest alumni to help them through their early careers.

Please download the SIU Alumni Association smartphone app. Not only is it a great source of information and a way to stay connected, but once you log in to the app, you'll discover how you can access various benefits and discounts nationwide.

Yes, you have access to a number of services and benefits. You can find out more about them by visiting siualumni.com. You can also expect to receive regular newsletters and SIU Alumni magazine twice a year.

Enhanced benefits for life members include advance notice on upcoming events, including some with reduced ticket rates, additional options for our nationwide network of discounts, as well as recognition during alumni events.

Yes, the Association will continue to host many of our traditional events, as well as new gatherings across the country and on campus.

Yes, SIU Alumni magazine will continue to be offered twice a year—once as a print and digital edition in the fall, and as a digital-only edition for the spring.

We hope you will consider future support for other important areas of our organization, such as local chapter scholarships, our Student Leadership Development Fund, and the Traditions Fund. You will find these giving opportunities and more available by selecting "Give Now" on the header of our website, siualumni.com.

Please contact Michelle Rust, the Director of Student and Member Relations, at micheller@alumni.siu.edu.