The Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies follows an academic calendar of five, eight-week terms.
Dates and Deadlines
All online classes begin the first day of the term. The 2018-19 academic calendar is available through the Office of the Registrar.
2018-2019 Academic Year Calendar
Fall 1 classes begin |
Aug. 20 |
Fall 1 classes end | Oct. 14 |
Fall 1 grades due by 5 p.m. | Oct. 16 |
Fall 2 classes begin | Oct. 22 |
Fall 2 classes end | Dec. 16 |
Fall 2 grades due by 5 p.m. | Dec. 20 |
Spring 1 classes begin | Jan. 14 |
Spring 1 classes end | March 10 |
Spring 1 grades due by 5 p.m. | March 12 |
Spring 2 classes begin | March 18 |
Spring 2 classes end | May 12 |
Spring 2 grades due by 5 p.m. | May 16 |
Summer 1 classes begin | May 20 |
Summer 2 classes begin |
June 17 |
Summer 1 classes end | July 14 |
Summer 2 classes end |
August 11 |
Course syllabi will be posted to Blackboard approximately two weeks prior to the start of the term. Students can register for the next academic year each April. Schedule an appointment with your adviser in March to plan out your schedule for the next five terms.
Registering for Classes
If you know which classes you want to take, register by using Banner Self-Service.You can also contact your academic adviser to register, or to discuss the remaining classes needed to complete your degree at SLU. You may also call 314-977-2330 or 1-800-734-6736.
The last day to register for the School for Professional Studies fall, spring and summer courses is 5 p.m. the Friday before the start of each term.
Pass/No Pass Option
You may register for one course per term on the pass/no pass option. To enroll, fill out the registration form and indicate this option before the start of the term and obtain the signature from the dean's office. This option is only for undergraduate students.
If you choose this option during registration, you can convert the option back to a regular grade basis before the second class meeting. Pass/no pass grades are not calculated into your grade point average. You may not select this option for required courses in the major. Only one course per term may be taken on this basis.
A maximum of 12 credit hours taken through this option may be applied toward a degree. Associate dean approval is required.