SLU-Madrid host-family housing opens to study abroad students.

SLU-Madrid New and Transfer Students Welcome Party
6 p.m. — San Ignacio Hall Cafeteria.
Kick-off the Welcome Days at a reception with other new students, the Student Government Association, and members of the SLU-Madrid community. 

Study Abroad Students Welcome Sessions
Check-in: 9:15-10 a.m. — San Ignacio Hall Lobby
Meetings with faculty and staff vital to your success as a University student. You will also tour campus and the surrounding neighborhood with SLU-Madrid's campus ambassadors.

New and Transfer Students Welcome Sessions
Check-in: 10-10:30 a.m. — San Ignacio Hall Lobby
Meetings with faculty and staff vital to your success as a University student. You will also tour campus and its neighborhood with SLU-Madrid’s campus ambassadors.

Walking Tour of Old Madrid
7 p.m. — Padre Rubio Hall, front gate. Preregistration required.
Join campus ambassadors after class to discover the history and culture of Madrid. 

Some workshops that will help you adapt to your new life in Spain. You will get information on how to get around, both in Madrid and beyond, as well as tips on how to take care of yourself. Afterward, the SLU-Madrid community will welcome you with a ceremony followed by a reception.

Metro Card Workshop
10 a.m. ― San Ignacio Hall Auditorium 
Information on how to get a Metro Card.

Safety in Madrid: Required for all new U.S. students
11 a.m. and 12 p.m. ― San Ignacio Hall Auditorium 
Representatives from the U.S. Embassy will present key information about safety while living abroad.

Insider's Guide to Travel in Europe
11 a.m. and 12 p.m. ― San Ignacio Hall Room 402
Exploring different cultures is central to the study-abroad experience. Get tips on how to travel effectively and safely. 

Spring 2023 Welcome Ceremony at Pablo VI Auditorium
2 p.m. — Pablo VI Auditorium (Paseo Juan XXIII, 3)
Your official welcome to SLU-Madrid's community. 

Day Trip to Monasterio de Piedra
8:30 a.m. — Padre Rubio Hall, front gate. Preregistration Required.
A visit to a 12th-century monastery and an extraordinary natural park.

Sierra de Guadarrama Hike
8:30 a.m. — Moncloa Bus Terminal (Paseo de Moret, s/n)
Join the Hiking Club to discover Madrid's landscape and get a workout!

Retiro Park Run
11 a.m. — Entrance to the Retiro Park (Puerta de Alcalá)
Join the Running Club for a jog around Madrid's most emblematic park.

Dealing with Cultural Shock
11 a.m. — San Ignacio Hall Auditorium. Preregistration required.
A workshop on how to remain open to new experiences and adapt to life away from home.

Yoga 
12 p.m. — San Ignacio Hall 120. Preregistration required.
The Yoga Club sponsors a free session to help you feel relaxed and ready for the academic year. 

Healthy Eating While Study Abroad
1 p.m.  — San Ignacio Hall Auditorium
Churros vs. the Mediterranean diet: find the balance when it comes to your eating habits in Spain (important for your overall well-being!).  

Day Trip to Toledo
8:30 a.m. — Padre Rubio Hall, front gate. Preregistration Required.
Find out why Toledo is known as the "City of Three Cultures." 

First Sunday Mass on Campus
6 p.m. — San Ignacio Hall Student Lounge
Join SLU-Madrid's Catholic community's worship every Sunday on campus at 6 p.m. in the Student Lounge of San Ignacio Hall. For the first Mass of the semester, Campus Ministry sponsors a pizza party afterward. 

Late Arrivals Orientation Session
9 a.m. — San Ignacio Hall Auditorium
Mandatory for late arrivals. 

Residency Card Workshop for New Students
4:30 p.m. — San Ignacio Hall Auditorium

SLU-Madrid Clubs and Activities Fair
2-5 p.m. — San Ignacio Hall Cafeteria
Meet club and activities leaders to find out about fun things to do after class on and off campus this semester. 

Churros with the Student Affairs Team
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — San Ignacio Hall Cafeteria
Churros with chocolate are a delicious and popular dessert in Madrid. Come enjoy some with the Student Affairs team.

Walking Tour of Old Madrid
7 p.m. — Padre Rubio Hall, front gate. Preregistration Required.
Join campus ambassadors after class to discover the history and culture of Madrid. 

Residency Card Workshop for New Students
4:30 p.m. — San Ignacio Hall Auditorium

Sorolla Museum Visit
3 p.m.  — Padre Rubio Hall, front gate. Preregistration Required.
Visit the extraordinary home of Spain's great impressionist painter. 

Day Trip to Salamanca
8:30 a.m. — Padre Rubio Hall, front gate. Preregistration Required.
Explore the architectural wonders of one of the oldest college towns in the world. 

Day Trip to Segovia
9 a.m. — Padre Rubio Hall, front gate. Preregistration Required.
A must-see city, from its Roman aqueduct to its astonishing cathedral.