SLU Summer Advantage FAQs
Saint Louis University Summer Advantage allows incoming freshmen to take a foundational math, science or engineering course to prepare for required courses specific to their degree programs.
If you enroll in a SLU Summer Advantage course, you will receive a tuition grant to cover the cost of the class. There may be additional textbook fees associated with the course.
Courses Offered
You can take one course from the list below. The SLU Office of Admission will email you with course-selection information.
Note: If a course below is designated as online asynchronous, the course is self-paced, online through Canvas with deadlines for assignments and exams. If a course listed below is designated as online synchronous, the course is online through Canvas with specific meeting times on Zoom.
- 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
- SE 1000: Science & Engineering Problem Solving Fundamentals - Online Synchronous
About Canvas
Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. Learning institutions, educators and students use Canvas to access and manage online course materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions
| ALEKS Score | Resulting Math Placement | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 29 | MATH 0930: Foundations of Algebra |
This class does not count toward graduation. Please retake the placement exam after completing work in the learning modules. |
| 30 - 45 | MATH 1000: Intermediate Algebra |
Please retake the placement test after completing work in the learning modules. This class does not meet any University Undergraduate Core or major requirements but prepares students for higher levels of math. |
| 46 - 60 |
MATH: 1200 College Algebra or MATH 1220: Finite Math or STAT 1100: Intro to Statistics |
STAT 1100: Intro to Statistics and MATH 1220: Finite Math (and higher levels of math)
meet the requirements for Quantitative Reasoning in the University Undergraduate Core. |
| 61 - 75 |
MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus or STAT 1300: Elementary Stats with Computers |
Placement at this level is also required for enrollment in CHEM 1110/1130: General
Chemistry. |
| 61 - 100 |
MATH 1320: Survey of Calculus |
|
| 76-100 | MATH 1510: Calculus I |
If you score at least 76 on ALEKS, you may take the optional tests for placement into MATH 1520: Calculus II or MATH 2530: Calculus III. |
These courses are optional. However, we recommend taking advantage of this option to ensure success in your chosen program.
These courses do not fill a specific degree requirement. However, they will prepare you for the required courses in your chosen degree program.
You will receive a tuition grant to cover the cost of the summer class.
No, you will not need a textbook for your SLU Summer Advantage course.
No, the tuition grant that will be used to cover the cost of this summer class 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 course 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 for the course. You will receive an email shortly after you are registered with your course information and registration confirmation.
Online courses are offered through Canvas, which can be accessed via your MySLU account in the ‘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.
- SE 1000: Science & Engineering Problem Solving Fundamentals - online synchronous meeting
on Zoom from 3:10 - 4 p.m. Central time on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Students can also expect to spend four hours in the course in addition to the live 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 drop you from the class.
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.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please email the Office of Summer and Extended Studies at Saint Louis University at summer@slu.edu. If you have questions about the placement exam, please email placement@slu.edu.