Global Visiting Student Program
Saint Louis University offers college students from partner institutions in China an opportunity to experience academic and college life at SLU in the student’s desired area of study.
The Global Visiting Student Program is offered in both the fall and spring semesters, and students will have the opportunity to take classes at SLU's main campus in the U.S. Students also have the option to enroll in the program for one academic year, beginning in the fall semester and ending in the spring.
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2025-2026 Dates
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2025 Fall Semester: Aug. 20 - Dec. 12, 2025 |
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2026 Spring Semester: Jan. 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 |
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2025-2026 Academic Year: Aug. 20, 2025 - May 12, 2026 |
Program Overview
$14,000 USD per semester
Applicants must be enrolled at one of SLU's partner academic institutions in China.
Minimum average GPA: 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
Proof of English language proficiency will also be required.
Follow these steps to apply for the Global Visiting Student Program:
- To apply to SLU, complete this application.
- Once you complete the application, representatives from Saint Louis University will work with you to receive your official transcript and proof of English language proficiency, process your registration, start your VISA processes, and secure on-campus housing.
Students are eligible to take a minimum of four undergraduate courses and a maximum of six undergraduate courses. Follow these steps to view the course catalog and select which classes you would like to take:
- Search for classes.
- Select the term you want to take courses in the first drop-down menu (for example, Fall 2025).
- Search for "Subject" in the first drop-down menu (course subjects organized alphabetically).
- Don't worry about the other fields and drop-downs in that menu.
- Click "Class Search."
- Courses being offered will appear with class dates, instructors and the number of seats open.
- Undergraduate courses will be coded from 1000-4999. For example, HIST 1120: Origins of the Modern World (1500 to Present) is an undergraduate course coded at the 1000 level. PSY 3930: Special Topics is an undergraduate course coded at the 3000 level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Jacob Wierson in the Office of Summer and Extended Studies at Saint Louis University - jacob.wierson@slu.edu.
Saint Louis University staff will guide the VISA process once students apply and are admitted into the Global Visiting students program. Staff members from SLU will work with students and their institutions to obtain the necessary documentation to finalize a VISA to the United States.
Students will stay in one of the on-campus residence halls. SLU staff will connect students with the Department of Housing and Residence Life for on-campus housing.
Students who stay in an on-campus residence hall will be automatically enrolled in a SLU dining plan, providing access to the on-campus dining hall, Grand Hall. There are also on-campus restaurants and fast-food dining options.
Students will have access to the library at SLU.
Students can access the Simon Recreation Center, which includes a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and basketball and tennis courts.
Students will have access to the on-campus Student Health Center. Students can make an appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner, which will take place either in person or through telehealth.
One of the goals of the Global Visiting Student Program is to immerse students in the culture of St. Louis.
Students can explore the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum, a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game, musical and theatrical performances at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, and more.
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