Saint Louis University — Madrid Spring 2021 Welcome Sessions will be unlike any other, as the COVID-19 pandemic offers us new ways to connect through virtual or remote experiences.
Our Student Life team and Campus Ambassadors will serve as guides to help new students adjust to Madrid and the campus. Many Spring Welcome activities will be delivered in modified formats or will occur in very small groups of 6. This hybrid programming model allows both on-campus and remote students to connect as One SLU.
The Welcome Sessions are full of activities planned to help you meet new friends and connect with campus resources and the city of Madrid.
Look for the students in orange! These Campus Ambassadors are student leaders who are here to help you move in and acclimate to your first several days on campus by answering questions and helping you get involved.
Please check the Welcome Sessions schedule.
Spring Welcome 2021: Schedule of Events
Madrid-Based and Remote Students
5 p.m. (Madrid Time) Zoom Pre-Departure
Basic information from student life and the dean prior to your arrival in Madrid. The Zoom meeting number is: https://slu.zoom.us/j/99624419796
3-5 p.m.: On-going Campus and Neighborhood Tours
Meeting Point: Entrance of Padre Rubio Hall (Avenida del Valle, 28)
5 p.m.: Shopping Essentials
Meeting Point for New/Visiting Students: Entrance of Padre Rubio Hall (Avenida del
Valle, 28)
Meeting Point for El Faro Residents: El Faro's Lobby
10:30 a.m.: Check-in opens. Students will be assigned to sessions by emails sent prior to arrival.
Meeting Point: Entrance of Padre Rubio Hall (Avenida del Valle, 28)
11 a.m.: Student Life Welcome and Safety Session
12 noon: Faculty Welcome
1-3 p.m.: Lunch and Activities Fair
10 a.m.-12 noon: Free Chocolate con churros
Sodexo Cafeteria, San Ignacio Hall
Sign up here
1 p.m.: Mandatory Workshop on TIE Application and Residency Requirements
Mandatory for all non-EU students.
Zoom meeting number: https://slu.zoom.us/j/96967160657
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Old Madrid Walking Tour: Rastro and Mercado de San Miguel
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6 p.m.: Prayer Service with Choir on Campus · SIH Student Lounge
7 p.m.: Sunday Mass at a nearby local parish · San Juan Crisóstomo · All Students
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8 p.m.: Virtual Event with Campus Ambassadors
Netflix party, House party or Zoom Session: Meeting Number Forthcoming
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1:30 p.m.: Volunteer Opportunities Informational Meeting
Room TBA
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1-3 p.m.: Trivia Game During Lunch at the Cafeteria
Led by the SLU-Madrid SGA
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3-6 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt with Campus Ambassadors and Student Life Staff
Open to all SLU Madrid students.
Meeting Point: PRH · Avenida del Valle 28 · Madrid 28003
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10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Day Trip to El Escorial
The trip will be by bus, following COVID safeguards and Spanish authorities' recommendations
and movement restrictions on the date.
Open to all SLU Madrid students. Sign up and pay 45 euros at the Finance Office (Avenida
del Valle 34).
Sign up here. You will be sent an email to sign up and make the payment online.
Departure: PRH · Avenida del Valle 28 · Madrid 28003
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Day Trip to Aranjuez
The trip will be by bus, following COVID safeguards and Spanish authorities' recommendations
and movement restrictions on the date.
Open to all SLU Madrid students.
Sign up and pay 45 euros at the Finance Office (Avenida del Valle 34)
Sign up here. You will be sent an email to sign up and make the payment online.
Departure: PRH · Avenida del Valle 28 · Madrid 28003
6 p.m.: SLU-Madrid Sunday Mass
Celebrated by Fr. James O'Leary, S.J., Campus Minister. Join us in the San Ignacio
Hall Student Lounge to celebrate Mass in English every Sunday at 6 p.m.
11:30-12:30 p.m.: Personal Development & Cookie Time
Sponsored by Campus Ministry & the Wellness Center.
Meeting Point: PRH Student Lounge
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3-5 p.m.: “Landing Retreat”
Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Room TBA
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Time TBA: Ash Wednesday Mass and Distribution of Ashes
Room TBA
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Last update: January 20, 2021
This schedule is subject to change.