School of Automotive

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Last Updated: Sep 16, 2025, 04:02 PM

Welcome to the SIU School of Automotive

Andrew Croxell HeadshotWhere passion meets precision and education drives innovation. For over half a century, SIU Automotive has stood at the forefront of automotive and transportation education. Our nationally recognized program is built upon deep-rooted partnerships with industry leaders, ensuring that what students learn here is not only relevant, but immediately applicable in the real world.

What truly sets us apart is our commitment to student success beyond graduation. Whether it's through internships, co-op experiences, or direct recruiting pipelines, our collaboration with the industry helps match graduates with meaningful, rewarding careers. SIU Automotive alumni are thriving across the country—in technical, managerial, and executive roles—thanks to a foundation grounded in excellence and hands-on experience.

We invite you to explore what makes SIU Automotive the leader in preparing the next generation of automotive professionals. Whether you're a prospective student, industry partner, or alumnus, we’re glad you’re here—and we look forward to driving the future together.

Andrew Croxell
Director, School of Automotive
Southern Illinois Universit

Automotive Calendar

Use the Automotive Calendar to keep track of important dates. Throughout the semester, various companies will hold information sessions for full-time employment as well as internships.

If you represent a business and would like to present to the automotive students, please contact Lana Rizzo, the program's career coordinator, at lana.rizzo@siu.edu.

Information sessions typically are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm.