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An Inside Look at SLU

The best way to learn about Saint Louis University is to come see it for yourself. Explore campus, meet students and learn about our majors, financial aid, housing and more.

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Saint Louis University's mascot is the Billiken, but what exactly IS a Billiken? Learn more about this unique good-luck figure and how he came to represent SLU.Play video
Say it loud: We're Billikens and proud! Check out one of SLU's most iconic Fall Welcome traditions, the annual Spirit Competition, followed by a Billiken soccer game.Play video
Saint Louis University’s Oath of Inclusion is a student-led initiative that is an inspiration of what we can accomplish together.Play video
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Read the latest headlines from Saint Louis University – from research breakthroughs to student achievements to major campus events.

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Alumni Achievement

Billiken Alum Tim Ream Captains World Cup Team

Summer Orientation

SLU 101 Welcomes New Billikens to Campus

Everything you need to know about SLU 101.

Student Visionaries

Political Science Major Joins Initiative to Shape American Education

Faith Townsell has been appointed to the Aspen Institute’s Rising Generations Strategy Group, a national effort to shape a bold, shared vision for the future of American education.

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Alumna to Teach in France with Fulbright Scholarship

Bridget Guerin majored in international studies and French during her time at SLU.

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Meet a Billiken

Our students tell our story best. Hear from current students as they share why Saint Louis University is the place for them.

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Chinye Nwokolo, a female student speaks to the camera. She has long black hair and is wearing a pink shirt.

Connor McDaniel

Anna Godlewski, a female student smiles into her mirror while holding up her cell phone to record a video. She has long brown hair and is wearing a pair of headphones.

Ethan Yost

Martha Barnds, a female student smiles at the camera while standing in a room with red walls that are covered in framed paintings.

Martha Barnds

Reueline Arulanandam, a female student smiles at the camera while sitting on the edge of an ornate fountain. The photo has been heavily filtered to look like a vintage film photo.

Stevie Witherspoon

Jordan Ireland, a female student with curly hair wearing a pair of Saint Louis University scrubs, writes on a tablet

Jordan Ireland

Nejla, a female SLU student, smiles for a selfie. She is wearing a brown hijab and white headphones.

Nejla Hodzic

Yennhi Phan, a female student stands in Busch Student Center. She is nicely dressed and carrying a large brown purse. A large time stamp over the image in a fun font.

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