In the unfortunate event of a student's death, the university is committed to providing support and resources to the family, friends, and the campus community. A formal notification process ensures that the appropriate departments are informed, and necessary arrangements can be made to address academic and administrative matters. If you need to report the death of a student or seek assistance, please contact the Office of the Registrar or the Dean of Students.
Office of the Registrar Southern Illinois University Student Services Building, Room 251 1263 Lincoln Drive, MC 4701 Carbondale, Illinois 62901 618-453-2963 registrar@siu.edu
Dean of Students Southern Illinois University Student Services Building, Room 486 126 Lincoln Dr., MC 4308 Carbondale, IL 62901 618-453-2461 deanofstudents@siu.edu
Notifications received by the Dean of Students are forwarded to the Registrar.
Protocol followed by the Registrar’s Office:
A "Deceased" notation is made to the education record of the student.
The student who is currently enrolled will be withdrawn from all courses.
Official notification to academic and administrative units is made to:
Bursar
General Counsel
Financial Aid
Risk Management
Student Health Insurance
Student Health Programs
Counseling Center
Student Center
Parking
Alumni Services
Human Resources
Records & Registration
Any balance on the student account will be cleared and billing suspended