Explore SLU's Campus

How Can We Help?

Contact a visit assistant at visitslu@slu.edu, 314-977-2500 or 800-758-3678 with any questions you may have. Please be advised that visitors may have restricted access to certain buildings and residence halls, as well as limited time with faculty during the following exam weeks, breaks and holidays:

Sept. 7: Labor Day (University closed)
Sept. 23: Student Wellness Day
Oct. 12–16: Midterm Exams
Oct. 22-23: Fall Break
Nov. 25–27: Thanksgiving Break (University closed)

Choose How You Want to Discover SLU

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How do you best connect?

Want a group tour or a customized visit? Prefer to call your admission counselor or DM a current student? No matter how you hope to be introduced to SLU, you’ll have choices that guarantee a smooth, convenient, memorable experience.

Your Program-Specific Visit

Attending one of these information sessions is your best way to meet and talk with faculty. Each customized visit is offered weekly and gives you an inside look at your future program. SLU’s most popular programs are listed here. Don’t see your program of interest? Email visitslu@slu.edu or call 314-977-2500 and ask to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting.

Athletic Training Aviation Business Chemistry Engineering Nursing Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Pre-Professional Health (Pre-Med/Med)

Your In-Person Visit Options

We have a variety of campus tours on any day of the week to suit your needs.

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SLU Showcase

Oct. 9 and 16

Admission presentation
Campus tour
Academic fair
Student panel
Pre-health session
Admission interviews

Five students sitting together in a classroom

Billiken for a Day

Oct. 2 and 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 23

Admission presentation
Campus tour
Academic information session
Lunch with current students
Class visit
Residence hall tour

Two health sciences students walking through South Campus

Health Careers Visit Day

Oct. 10 and Nov. 7
*Saturday visit option

Exclusive School of Medicine tour
Admission presentation
Academic information sessions
Campus tour
Science classroom and lab viewings
Meet faculty

Daily Visit

Monday-Friday:

Admission presentation
Campus tour
Customized to your interests
Optional meeting with faculty

Saturday:

Admission presentation (limited availability)
Campus tour

Get More From Your Visit

Explore all St. Louis has to offer by combining your visit to SLU with a full weekend in the city.

Escape Into Nature

In the City:

In the Area:

Check Out a Museum

Get a Taste of Food and Community

Midtown: Vibrant arts district and home to SLU, as well as a number of great eateries. Billiken top picks:
- Pappy's Smokehouse
- City Foundry STL
- The Fountain on Locust
- Saucy Porka
- Kain Tayo
Central West End: Bustling neighborhood packed with shops, galleries, cafés, boutiques, fine dining and diverse restaurant options. Billiken top picks:
- Kingside Diner
- Twisted Ranch
The Hill: Historic Italian-American neighborhood full of sandwich shops, bakeries and Italian eateries. Billiken top picks:
- Gioia's Deli
- Zia's on The Hill
- Mama's on The Hill
- Favazza's
Downtown: Historic heart of the city, home to the Gateway Arch, sports venues, world-class attractions and plenty of restaurants. Billiken top picks:
- Sauce on the Side
- 360 Rooftop Bar
- Salt + Smoke
- Sugarfire Smoke House
The Grove: Trendy neighborhood featuring hip breweries, sandwich shops, comfort food and fine dining. Billiken top picks:
- The Gramophone
- Seoul Taco
South Grand: Premier international dining district. Stroll along South Grand Blvd. and discover ethnic restaurants, eclectic shops and more. Billiken top picks:
- The Vine Cafe and Market
- Rooster
- Padrinos Mexican Restaurant
Shaw and Tower Grove South: Beautiful residential neighborhoods bordering Tower Grove Park with lots of cute eateries. Billiken top picks:
- Well Met Café
- Fiddlehead Fern
- Bailey's Range
- Damn Fine Hand Pies
- Songbird
- Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Delmar Loop: Buzzing mile-long strip lined with shops, global food and legendary entertainment venues. Billiken top picks:
- Fitz's Root Beer
- Corner 17
- Session Taco
- Blueberry Hill
Soulard: Historic and charming neighborhood full of beautiful brick architecture, good comfort food, music and coffee shops. Billiken top picks:
- Protagonist Cafe
- Pieces Board Game Bar and Restaurant
- Baked and Boiled
- Eat Crow
- Soulard Market
Cherokee Street: Creative and full of culture and heart, a street lined with cafés, storefronts, antique shops, bakeries and restaurants. Billiken top picks:
- The Mud House
- Diana's Bakery
- Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe
Fox Park: Rapidly developing neighborhood with 19th-century architecture, a small park, businesses and popular restaurants. Billiken top pick:
- Lona's Lil Eats
Old North St. Louis: Historic northside neighborhood a mile away from downtown. Billiken top pick:
- Crown Candy Kitchen