500 N Giant City Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902

Located downtown, Southern Illinois University brings together a hub of entertainment options with dining, shopping and nightlife. As a nationally ranked research institution, Southern Illinois University cultivates growth and creates unforgettable experiences. The university has many state-of-the-art facilities, including the newly constructed 15,000-seat Saluki Stadium, the Morris Library, and more than 280,000 square feet of arts facilities. Illinois' largest expanse of wooded land, the Shawnee National Forest, is located in the heart of Southern Illinois. Its 273,000 acres are a major attraction for outdoor enthusiasts, offering wilderness trails, archaeological sites, waterfalls, drives along the National Scenic Byways, swimming, bicycling, and more. Named by Outdoor Magazine as one of the Top 200 towns for sportsmen, the region's beautiful state and national parks form the centerpiece of outdoor recreation opportunities.