SLU Summer Advantage FAQs

• MATH 0300: Math Skills for College -  Online Asynchronous
• MATH 1010: Progress Towards College Algebra -  Online Asynchronous
• MATH 1020: Progress Towards Pre-Calculus -  Online Asynchronous

• AS 1200: Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving -  Online Synchronous

This course prepares you for introductory STEM courses at SLU by strengthening key foundational skills essential for college success. Students will develop quantitative literacy and critical thinking abilities, learn effective study strategies and metacognitive practices to better understand how they learn, and gain experience using academic technologies while becoming familiar with SLU’s support systems and resources.

• Billiken Beginnings: Ready, Set SLU! - Online Synchronous 

This program is designed to help students transition successfully to college life. The course builds essential academic and personal skills, including study strategies, time management, use of academic technologies, and navigating campus resources, while fostering confidence and readiness for the college experience.

SLU Summer Advantage helps you build a solid foundation for success in higher-level STEM classes. 

You will have the opportunity to practice foundational STEM skills that are important for math and science classes that you will be taking at SLU later in your degree program. 

The quotes below are just a few examples of what some SLU students have said about participating in SLU Summer Advantage: 

• "SLU Summer Advantage better prepares you for the classwork you have to complete in your summer classes, teaches material you might see again in your courses, and gives you an opportunity to connect with other students with similar majors." 
• "It is a good opportunity to prepare for STEM courses before the semester begins."
• "SLU Summer Advantage is an opportunity to catch up or get ahead."
• "This opportunity helped me get ahead and prepare for my new journey into college."

SLU Summer Advantage is optional. However, we recommend taking advantage of this option to ensure success in your chosen program. 

SLU Summer Advantage does not fill a specific degree requirement. However, it will prepare you for the required courses in your chosen degree program. 

You will receive a tuition grant to cover the cost. 

No, you will not need a textbook. 

No, the tuition grant that will be used to cover the cost will not be deducted from your SLU Difference Award. 

You will receive an email from the Saint Louis University Office of Admission with information on which offering will best prepare you to succeed in future courses. 

You will receive an email from the Saint Louis University Office of Admission to complete a short form.

Once you complete that form, a SLU staff member will register you. You will receive an email shortly after you are registered. 

SLU Summer Advantage is offered through Canvas, which can be accessed via your MySLU account in My Apps Dashboard.

• AS 1200: Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving - online synchronous course meeting on Zoom from 1 - 2 p.m. Central time on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 
  • Students can expect to spend four hours in the course in addition to these meeting times. 
• MATH 0300: Math Skills for College, MATH 1010: Progress Towards College Algebra, MATH 1020: Progress Towards Pre-Calculus - online asynchronous  
  • Students can expect to spend three to eight hours per week in the course. 

Please consult your admission notification for details on how to log in to your MySLU account. If you need help logging into your account, email summer@slu.edu, and a SLU staff member will connect you with your admission counselor. 

If you have not set up your MySLU account, follow these instructions (PDF). You will need your SLU Banner ID and Net ID when setting up your account for the first time. Your SLU Banner ID and Net ID can be found in your admission notification.

Email summer@slu.edu, and a SLU staff member will assist with your question. 

Call the SLU ITS Service Desk at 314-977-4000 if you encounter any technology issues. ITS is available 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday, to handle general technology and support calls. Outside normal business hours, press option 1 to speak with an on-call IT staff member. You may also chat with ITS at ask.slu.edu. 

If the service desk cannot resolve an issue over the phone, they will escalate it to the desktop team for resolution.

If it's a situation related to Canvas, call 314-977-4000, and press 3 to speak directly with Canvas support.

Please email summer@slu.edu, and a SLU staff member will process your drop. 

You may take the math placement test up to five times if you want to improve your score. You must wait at least 48 hours between each attempt and complete at least three hours of work in the learning modules.