We want to make your transition to Saint Louis University as smooth as possible. We’re here to help you get involved on campus, tell you about the resources that are here to support you, and to plan special activities and programs designed to help you achieve academic and personal success. Welcome to SLU.
Before classes start, you'll head to SLU for a special transfer orientation that will prepare you for your life as a Billiken.
Fall Welcome for Transfer Students
Fall Welcome at SLU isn’t just for incoming freshman students. Multiple programs during Fall Welcome are designed specifically for transfer students to meet one another and to learn about SLU. You can look forward to meeting your transfer mentors, finding your footing through the transfer student orientation, and enjoying the transfer student "cook in," as you start to find your place at SLU.
Transfer Students’ Frequently Asked Questions
The best way to register for classes is to attend one the SLU 101 Transfer sessions. If you are unable to attend a SLU 101 session, contact your admissions
counselor.
Most first- and second-year students at SLU are required to live on campus, including transfer students. The time you've spent attending another university is considered when determining if you fall under the residency requirement. Learn more about housing options at SLU.
First, attend the SLU Involvement Fair during Fall Welcome. Many student organizations and campus departments will be on hand to help you get involved and find your niche on campus. You can also explore student organizations through SLUGroups, and connect with the community through the Department of Campus Ministry and the Center for Social Justice.
There are many opportunities to provide community service through Saint Louis University, inside and out of the city of St. Louis. Visit Campus Ministry and the Center for Social Justice to see the latest opportunities.