New Student Convocation and Family Welcome

We officially welcome students and their families to Saint Louis University each year at New Student Convocation. You’ll hear from SLU administration, faculty, staff and students as you become a true Billiken.

SLU President Fred Pestello wearing academic regalia addressing students in arena seating at convocation

Saint Louis President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., addresses incoming Billikens at the 2022 New Student Convocation ceremony.

Convocation is one of the first opportunities for the entire new class of Billikens to develop a sense of cohesion and identity. Members of the SLU community will share what being a Billiken has meant to them and what they hope it will mean for you.

2022 Convocation

Missed Saint Louis University's 2022 convocation ceremony at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday, August 20? Watch the recorded livestream here or on SLU's official Facebook page.

Watch Saint Louis University's 2022 convocation ceremony.

Incoming students and families listen to a speaker at the 2022 New Student Convocation ceremony.

When we invited you to become a Billiken, it was not just to enroll at SLU and graduate but to thrive and be the architects of your own Billiken experiences. The work and learning that will take place inside the classroom are huge, but we are deeply committed to helping you develop as a whole person."

— Sarah Cunningham, Ed.D., Saint Louis University vice president for student development