Saint Louis University's Fall Welcome is full of campus traditions to mark the arrival of our new and returning SLU Billikens.
About Fall Welcome
- Fall Welcome includes University Convocation and our student-led "Live the Oath" presentation, mixed with an array of social programs to help students connect with one another and the University.
- Look for the students in orange! Oriflamme leaders are sophomore, junior and senior students here to help you move in and acclimate to your first several days on campus by answering questions and helping you get involved.
Wondering what happens at Fall Welcome? Get an inside look.
Fall Welcome 2023: Schedule of Events
The student meal plan begins on Thursday, August 17. Looking for a location? Check the campus map.
New Student Move-In
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Residence Halls
Welcome home, new Billikens! Please consult your housing assignment message to confirm
your scheduled arrival time, as well as details regarding the University's move-in
logistics.
Visit Housing and Residence Life for More Move-in Information
International Student Orientation
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wool Ballrooms 170-171 (BSC)
The Office of International Services will present important immigration information
to new international students. Students will also hear from different departments
at SLU.
Parent and Family Hospitality Headquarters
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Simon Recreation Center
A one-stop resource space for families looking to take a break from move-in, cool
down, grab a quick snack, or meet University staff. Select campus offices will be
available to answer questions or assist with your last-minute needs.
Honors Program: Class of 2027 Meet and Greet
4-6 p.m., Busch Student Center Amphitheater (Rain Location: BSC: St. Louis Room)
After a busy morning moving into your residence hall, join Honors Program staff and
students for light St. Louis fare consisting of appetizers and desserts. There is
no set agenda – just a casual opportunity to meet staff and fellow honors families.
BPFA Family Night at The Foundry
5-8 p.m., City Foundry STL
Join the Billiken Parent and Family Association for a Happy Hour at The Foundry. It's
another opportunity for you to fellowship with other incoming SLU families. There
will be some giveaways to win, and for you trivia fans, there will be a Quiz Night
and some great drink specials.
Get to Know Your Neighborhood
6-7 p.m., Grand Dining and The Foundry
If you find yourself solo after a long day of travel and move-in, your friendly Oriflamme
leaders will make sure you aren't lonely tonight. Leaders will swing by each floor
to collect early arriving residents for an impromptu trip to Grand dining or the Foundry!
A great opportunity for you to get to know your new neighbors!
Sponsored by Oriflamme
New Student Move-In
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Residence Halls
Welcome home, new Billikens! Please consult your housing assignment message to confirm
your scheduled arrival time and find details about the University's move-in logistics.
Visit Housing and Residence Life for More Move-in Information
Parent and Family Hospitality Headquarters
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Simon Recreation Center
A one-stop resource space for families looking to take a break from move-in, cool
down, grab a quick snack, or meet University staff. Select campus offices will be
available to answer questions or assist with your last-minute needs!
International Student Orientation
All Day, Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
International Student Orientation continues with students meeting with University
departments, and participating in language testing. Students should consult their
detailed schedule from International Students Services for specifics on timing and
location.
Honors Program: Fall Orientation
9-11 a.m., Cook Hall Auditorium (Chaifetz School of Business)
This event is the culmination of the Honors Program early move-in schedule. Honors
Program staff will share information about Honors Program requirements/expectations
and new students will collaborate with their Path mentors on a team-building task.
All incoming honors students are required to attend.
Learning Communities Orientation
2-4 p.m., Wool Ballrooms
This event is sure to be sweet! The Learning Community Orientation will allow students
to meet the Learning Community staff and peer mentors as well as learn about the requirements
for their learning community. They will take part in multiple team-building games
to get to know one another and will leave knowing multiple people in their learning
community. Required for all Learning Community students.
Commuter Student Meet and Greet
4-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Room (BSC)
All new freshmen commuter students are invited to the Busch Student Center to complete
their own official check-in. Meet members of the Commuter Student Association, your
Oriflamme leaders, and wrap up any last-minute business before classes officially
begin. Commuter community dinner provided following check-in.
Food for the Soul
4-6 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship
Bring your best recipes for home-cooked meals and exchange them for new ones during
this multicultural showcase. Meet and connect with cultural student organizations
and learn about opportunities to network and become involved on campus. Open to all
incoming students and their guests.
Transfer Meet and Greet
6-7 p.m., BSC 352/3
New transfer students are invited to meet each other and their Oriflamme leaders,
and make plans for a fun and engaging Fall Welcome experience.
First Floor Meetings
7:30-8:30 p.m., Residence Halls
Join your RAs, Peer Mentors and fellow Billikens for your first official floor meeting
of the 2022-23 year. Required for all new residential students.
Outdoor Movie Night
9-11 p.m., DuBourg Quad
Kick off your first official night on campus with an exclusive showing of the new
Little Mermaid movie. The Quad transforms into an outdoor movie theatre, complete
with movie theatre treats courtesy of the Student Activities Board. Come for the film,
stay for the snacks and to make new friends.
Convocation
10 - 11 a.m., Chaifetz Arena
You won't want to miss the official kickoff to the academic year. Members of the SLU
community come together to celebrate new beginnings and new Billikens with a special
ceremony, outstanding speakers and an inspirational message from SLU's 33rd President,
Dr. Fred Pestello. Families and guests are encouraged to attend.
Not Able to Attend in Person? Watch the Live Stream
Family Farewell
11 a.m.-1 p.m., On your own
Following Convocation, we encourage families to spend some quality time with their
Billikens - grabbing a quick meal, running last-minute errands, or exchanging well
wishes and hugs. The Fall Welcome schedule ramps up after lunchtime and your student
will be busy making new friends and learning what it means to Be a Billiken.
Life on Campus: Part One
1:30-2:30 p.m., Various Locations
Fall Welcome officially begins now! Join your Oriflamme leader for your first small-group
dialogue where you will review the full calendar of activities, learn what it means
to be a SLU-dent, and share your hopes, fears and dreams about what to expect in the
next few weeks. Consider these folks your personal peer group throughout Fall Welcome
and beyond.
Spirit Competition Prep Begins
2:30 p.m., Residence Halls
Get ready to show your Billiken Pride! In anticipation of SLU's annual Spirit Competition,
join your Oriflamme Leaders, RAs, PMs or CAs and get decked out in your new Billiken
gear. Plan on an evening full of cheering, face-painting and sign-making as you show
spirited support for Billiken Soccer. Residential students will meet on their floor; commuter students should gather in
the Commuter Lounge (BSC).
Dinner
4-6 p.m., Grand Dining Hall
As you prepare for the 2023 Spirit Competition, don't forget to take a dinner break
at Grand Dining Hall.
Billiken Men's Soccer vs. University of Illinois-Chicago
6-8 p.m., Hermann Stadium
New students will journey to Hermann Stadium to cheer our Billiken men to victory
over the Flames from the University of Illinois-Chicago! As a special treat, the new
class will also participate in SLU's biggest "Rock, Paper, Scissors" competition at
halftime.
Party on Grand
8-11 p.m., West Pine & Grand
After the soccer game, make your way back to the west side of Grand Avenue and enjoy
our Party on Grand. You will find SLU's own version of Carpool Karaoke — a Fall Welcome
favorite — as well as coloring and crafting, mini golf and much more. Spend the night
traveling along West Pine Mall, meeting new people, having new experiences and making
lifelong friends!
Zumba on the Quad
10:30-11:30 a.m., DuBourg Quad (Rain location: Simon Recreation Center)
Join us for a dynamic 45-minute total-body workout of cardio dance on the Quad. This
fun and easy fitness class will combine high energy and motivating music. Put on comfortable
shoes, fill up your water bottle and get ready to dance.
Hit the Ground Running: Introduction to General Biology
9 a.m. BIOL 1240-02, ISE 211/215
9 a.m. BIOL 1240-07, Lee Lecture Hall
10 a.m. BIOL 1240-03, ISE 211/215
10 a.m. BIOL 1240-01, Lee Lecture Hall
11 a.m. BIOL 1240-05, ISE 211/215
12 p.m. BIOL 1240-06, ISE 211/215
Only required for students enrolled in BIOL 1240
Hit The Ground Running is an opportunity to meet your General Biology instructor and
fellow classmates, and to get useful insights into the course before classes begin.
You will hear advice based on experience and will take some practical steps to help
you get a good start in biology.
Life on Campus: Part Two
1:30-2:30 p.m., Various Locations
During your second small-group meeting, you will dive deeper into the academic expectations
of the University, understand what to expect when meeting with your advisor and faculty
and learn about the necessary campus resources to help you achieve academic success
at SLU. Required for all new students.
Find Your Classes
2:30-4 p.m., Campus Tours
Lace up your walking shoes as you travel around campus with your Oriflamme leader
and find your classes. Trust us, participating in this activity will prove very helpful
on Wednesday!
Staying Safe with DPS
6-8 p.m., Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
Spend some time with SLU's outstanding Department of Public Safety. You will meet
many of our officers, learn how to say safe on campus and pick up some handy self-defense
tips. Presentation and panel discussion begin at 6 p.m.; self-defense activities follow
at 7 p.m.
First Sunday Night Mass
8 p.m., St. Francis Xavier College Church and U.S. Bank Plaza
Join the SLU community for the first student liturgy of the academic year, followed
by a cool taste of St. Louis after Mass.
Academic Resources Tabling
10 a.m.-1 p.m., BSC North Lobby, Tables A and B
While you're gearing up for classes, stop by these tables to learn more about tutoring,
Supplemental Instruction, University Writing Services, student success coaching and
math help sessions.
"Speak About It!"
7-8 p.m., Wool Ballrooms
"Speak About It!" uses theater and dialogue to empower students to give and get consent,
build healthy relationships and make a change in their communities. Information about
sexual assault prevention, as well as survivor stories, will be shared. New students
will be divided into two groups to view this special event. When not watching SAI,
students will have the opportunity to visit the Community Resource Fair.
Community Resource Fair
6:30-8 p.m., Busch Student Center
The Community Resource Fair is an opportunity for you to further explore both on-
and off-campus resources that promote healthy relationships, consent, and sexual assault
prevention, response and advocacy. No matter if the fair introduces you to a new concept,
organization, or volunteer opportunity, it is designed to help you navigate the many
resources available to support students in making healthy personal decisions.
Oriflamme Game Night
8:30-10:30 p.m., Vandeventer (Vandy) Fields (Rain location: Simon Recreation Center)
Come one, come all to a night of silly activities and games hosted by your wonderful
Oriflamme leaders. Fun, laughter and new friends are guaranteed!
Times and Locations
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Advising: 1-2:30 p.m.
Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
Orientation: 3-4:30 p.m.
Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
College for Public Health and Social Justice (SPHSJ)
Orientation: Lunch provided.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Center for Global Citizenship
Academic Advising: 1:15-2:45 p.m.
Center for Global Citizenship
Doisy College of Health Science
Academic Advising: 9-10 a.m.
Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
Orientation: 10-11 a.m.
Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
Orientation: 9-10:15 a.m.
Simon Recreation Center
Students enrolled in BIZ1000 will have an introductory class from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Academic Advising: 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Simon Recreation Center
Lunch will be provided along with the Meet-the-Programs Fair in the Simon Recreation
Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Optional School of Business tours will leave at 1:30 p.m.
School of Education
Orientation: Lunch provided.
11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Pere Marquette (DuBourg Hall)
Academic Advising: 1:15-2:45 p.m.
Center for Global Citizenship
School of Science and Engineering (SSE)
Academic Advising: 1-2 p.m.
St. Louis Room (BSC)
Students will be escorted to various locations for their academic program orientations.
Orientation: 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Various Locations
Enjoy “Cookies with the Dean” immediately following orientation.
School of Social Work
Orientation: Lunch provided.
11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Carlo Auditorium (Tegeler Hall)
Academic Advising: 1:15-2:45 p.m.
Center for Global Citizenship
Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing
Academic Advising: 10:45-11:45 a.m.
South Campus Allied Health Multipurpose Room
Orientation: 9-10:30 a.m.
South Campus Allied Health Multipurpose Room
Bus transportation will be provided at the Fred Weber lot (Chaifetz Arena) beginning
at 8:15 a.m. and departing by 8:45 a.m. Students will be brought back to north campus
after the academic advising session.
Life on Campus: Part Three
9 a.m., Various Locations
Spend time with your Oriflamme leaders as you reflect on what it means to be a student
at a Jesuit institution. As you prepare to learn about SLU's Oath of Inclusion, it's
imperative that you understand what it means to be "for and with others," and how
to live a mission-centered life at SLU. Required for all new students.
Live the Oath
10 a.m., Chaifetz Arena
How can we live as a community that lives in solidarity, and seeks and fights for
justice, equity, and inclusivity for all? What is our responsibility to one another?
An oath is defined as "a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding
one's future action or behavior." Learn about SLU’s Oath of Inclusion — its herstory,
why it was suspended, and why it’s returned. Join the Student Government Association
as we dive into what it means to “Live the Oath.” Required for all new students.
General Chemistry SLUper Session
1-2:30 p.m., Kelley Lecture Hall (OO5)
In this informal event, students preparing to take CHEM 1110 or 1130 are welcome to
meet some of this year’s gen chem instructors, learn about lectures and labs, and
ask burning questions about the class and majoring/double-majoring in chemistry. A
variety of candy —gloriously full of chemicals — will be provided. Required for Chem 1110/1130 students.
Meet your Ignite Seminar
Three sessions at 3, 3:45 and 4:30, Various Locations
DICE Open House and Community Service Fair
3-5 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship and West Pine Mall
It's never too early to start living out SLU's mission of service to humanity and
social justice values. Meet the Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement
team (DICE) and learn about how to become involved in diversity, equity and inclusion
initiatives on and off campus. Community organizations seeking volunteers will also
have booths set up on West Pine. Stop by and see how you can get involved in the community
while having fun with carnival snacks. Come roll with DICE!
Interfaith Fair
7-9 p.m., West Pine Mall near the Clock Tower
Join Campus Ministry and our Affiliate Non-Catholic partners on West Pine Mall outside
of Campus Ministry for tasty treats and to learn about what we have to offer students
of all faiths.
RHA Late Night Breakfast
9:30-11 p.m., Grand Dining
Fuel up for your first day of classes at RHA's Late Night Breakfast — a SLU favorite!
Classes Begin
The Fall Welcome fun doesn't end when classes begin. Events continue this week and are open for all students to enjoy.
Community Night at Campus Ministry
5:30-6:30 p.m., Wuller Hall (Campus Ministry)
Join Campus Ministry for the inaugural Community Night of food and fun. Community
Night will occur from 5:30-6:30 p.m., every Wednesday during the semester. All are
welcome as we strive to cultivate our Billiken community this year.
SAB Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
Grab your friends and join SAB for a night of good clean fun, snacks and fun prizes.
You don't want to miss the first BINGO event of the year!
Mass of the Holy Spirit
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., St. Francis Xavier College Church
Saint Louis University will mark the beginning of the new academic year with its traditional
Mass of the Holy Spirit. This is a tradition at Jesuit schools and universities throughout
the world. These celebrations date back to 1548, when the initial Mass was celebrated
at the first Jesuit school in Messina, Sicily.
Student Success Center Open House
1-5 p.m., BSC 331
Kick off the start of your classes with the Department of Academic Support. Stop by
to learn about tutoring, supplemental instruction, University Writing Services and
student success coaching. Meet the success coach, as well as peer tutors, SI leaders
and writing consultants. Find out how these resources can support you throughout the
year — and score some swag.
First-Gen Welcome Back Kickback
4-6 p.m., BSC Saint Louis Room (new location due to heat)
Are you a first-generation college student? Then this social is for you! Join us for
a night of board games, line dancing, and networking with other first-generation students,
faculty, staff, and alumni … oh, and good food, too.
This kickback will allow you to get answers to questions if you are not sure whom to ask, connect with other first-generation peers, faculty, staff, and alumni, and most importantly, it will serve as a reminder that you are not alone and there are people here ready and eager to assist you.
AAMS Meet and Greet
5-6:30 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship Auditorium
SLU's African-American Male Scholars (AAMS) celebrate, support and cultivate brotherhood
for Black men at predominantly white institutions. Learn more about the AAMS program
at SLU and how to become involved. Meet current scholars and start building relationships.
Food will be provided.
Billikens Soccer @ Hermann Stadium
Billiken Women's Soccer vs. Creighton
5 p.m., Hermann Stadium
Billiken Men's Soccer vs. Butler
7:30 p.m., Hermann Stadium
SGA's Welcome Back Pajama Jam
7-10 p.m., Wool Ballrooms (BSC)
Put on your favorite PJs, and don't forget your dancing shoes! Hosted by SGA, and
open to all students, you don't want to miss this night of dancing, food and fun.
Prizes given to the best, most creative sleep gear.
Family First: A Celebration
5-7 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship Auditorium
Family First is a welcome ceremony for our Black and Brown Billikens. Come meet and
interact with Black/Brown peers, faculty, and staff and get to know the community.
CU @ the Rec
8-10 p.m., Simon Recreation Center
Join your classmates for this one-of-a-kind Fall Welcome dance show. This event showcases
SLU’s outstanding cultural dance teams. You won't want to miss the exciting Fall Welcome
giveaway either. Join us for another great year of C U @ the Rec!
Student Involvement Fair
11 a.m.-2 p.m., West Pine Mall
Learn how to get involved in more than 200 cocurricular opportunities on campus while
building community with your fellow students. Slushy trucks will be on site!
MLK Scholars BBQ Meet and Greet
2-4 p.m., SLUruba
Are you an MLK scholar? Stop by for this summer fun pool party for all MLK scholars.
Meet and greet new and current scholars and celebrate the start of the term.
Paint SLU
8-11 p.m., Olive/Compton Garage
PaintSLU, a Fall Welcome favorite, returns with a live DJ, dancing and neon-colored
fun! PaintSLU is a cross between a live concert and a color run ... with real paint!
Because this event has become a campus favorite, all students are welcome to attend.
We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting wet from our biodegradable and water-soluble paint. There will be shower caps provided for those who wish to remain paint-free.
Explore STL on Your Own
Take a day to get to know St. Louis. Here are just a few of the fun options around town. As an added bonus, most of them are free and accessible with your Metro pass.
- Tower Grove Park, All day The International Institute of St. Louis’ Festival of Nations is the bi-state region’s largest annual multicultural celebration.
- 9 a.m.-7 p.m., The Saint Louis Foundry
An industrial site for nearly a century, this 15-acre site just south of the Fresh Thyme has been reimagined as City Foundry STL, featuring first-to-the-area makers and merchants, plus a food court full of diverse options. - 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park
The quality and breadth of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection place it among the very best institutions of its kind. Check out the many free collections and exhibitions, then hang out on the famous green slopes of Art Hill (great for sledding in the winter, too!) Is art not your thing? Forest Park also features a free history museum, science center and our world-famous zoo.
Women's Soccer vs. Kansas City
1 p.m., Hermann Stadium
A Capella Showcase
6-8 p.m., Saint Louis Room
Check out SLU's amazing a capella groups as they showcase their talents!
Pride Reception
3-5 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship
The Pride Reception serves as a welcome and introduction to organizations and services
at SLU for queer-identified students and those doing ally work within the queer community.
Audre Lorde Scholars Info Social
5-6:30 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship, Seminar Room 124
The Audre Lorde Scholars Program is designed to support students who self-identify
as Women of Color while facilitating networking, community and social opportunities.
The program provides an uplifting communal space for scholars to openly discuss the
experiences and challenges that Women of Color face in present time. Learn more about
how to become involved with Audre Lorde Scholars and come mingle with current scholars
and mentors!
Billikens at Busch Stadium
6:45- 10 p.m., Busch Stadium
Tickets will be available for both new and returning students, graduate and undergrad.
More information to come!
Panhellenic Council Meet and Greet
6-8 p.m., St. Louis Room (BSC)
If you are interested in learning about membership in a Panhellenic organization,
don't miss this meet and greet! Each of SLU's seven Panhellenic groups will be showcased
alongside a brief program from Panhellenic Council, one of four governing organizations
for affiliated students.
NPHC 101
8-9:30 p.m., BSC 352/3
Interested in the history of National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations, or
curious about membership in a historically Black Greek chapter? Come to this event
for a brief Q&A, and learn about SLU's community partnerships that form our local
citywide chapters.
On-Campus Job Fair
3-5 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship
Are you interested in a part-time job on-campus or near SLU? If so, this fair is for
you! Make plans to attend the On-Campus/Part-Time Job Fair to meet with campus departments
looking for student workers, as well as some off-campus opportunities that might be
a great fit for you!
Campus Ministry Community Night
5:30-6:30 p.m., Wuller Hall
Join Campus Ministry for Community Night food and fun. Community Night will occur
5:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday during the semester. All are welcome as we cultivate
our Billiken community this year.
Meet the Greeks!
7-8 p.m., Center for Global Citizenship
Whether you know a little or a lot about fraternities or sororities, you won't want
to miss a Q&A opportunity with members of SLU's Greek community. Learn what it means
to be part of a values-based organization. This special panel will include representatives
from all of SLU's affiliated councils.
NPHC Yard Show
8-11 p.m., Lipic Clock Tower and the Dr. Jonathan C. Smith Amphitheater
Get ready for a fun and lively late-night event featuring stepping and strolling from
local National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations. Seating at the Clock Tower is limited, so please consider bringing a chair or blanket,
and wear comfortable shoes.
SAB Game Night
7-9 p.m., Wool Ballrooms
Grab a friend and head to the BSC for SAB's first Game Night of the year. Brush up
on your Nintendo skills and you could be the Mario Kart Master! Other activities feature
a Smash Bros. competition and board games galore. Light snacks also provided.
A Fresh Look Weekend Retreat
Sept. 1-3, Manresa Retreat Center
If you're new to SLU as a first-year student, this retreat is specifically created
and designed for you. Through community-building activities and story-sharing, A Fresh
Look Weekend Retreat provides you a chance to take a fresh look at your life: who
you have been and who God desires you to be in your future. Within this retreat community,
you will also explore the concept of gratitude and the ways that you — through a variety
of approaches to prayer — can encounter and converse with God in everyday life.
Register at the SLU Campus Ministry Website
Interfraternity Council: Recruitment Orientation/Chapter Meet & Greet
Sept. 3, 1 - 3:30 p.m., DeMattias Hall Multipurpose Room
Interfraternity recruitment begins here! A required event for those participating
in the IFC process, recruits will have the opportunity to connect with one another,
their upper-class recruitment guide, and mingle with each IFC fraternity at SLU.
IFC Brothers and BBQ
Noon-2:30 p.m., Pruellage Lawn
An opportunity for potential recruits to meet brothers from the Saint Louis University
fraternal community while enjoying some STL BBQ.
Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation
5:30-7 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m., Saint Louis Room
A required event for those participating in Panhellenic recruitment. Potential new
members will get to know their recruitment counselors, learn more about the recruitment
process, and connect with one another as they embark on their recruitment journey.
Fresh Check Day
11 a.m.-2 p.m., West Pine Mall (Rain location: Center for Global Citizenship)
Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event,
which includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support from multiple
campus representatives, and includes free food, entertainment, and exciting giveaways.
Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students
are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health. This will help build a bridge
between students and the mental health resources available on campus, the local community,
and nationally.
Billiken Beginnings: Navigating the First Eight Weeks
5-6 p.m., Ritter 327
Join us for the first session of Billiken Beginnings, a workshop series designed to
offer support during the transition to college. This event features your SLU peers
as well as campus offices. Learn about strategies for academic success. Sessions will
tackle time management, getting involved and combating homesickness, major and career
exploration, and building resilience. Attendance prizes are available at each session.
Education Abroad Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m.,West Pine Mall by the clock tower (Rain location: CGC)
Embark on a global journey and broaden your horizons at our annual Education Abroad
Fair. Discover exciting opportunities to gain an international perspective and experience
a new country, culture and language. Meet representatives from our 40+ partner programs
and short-term international opportunities and earn about what our programs have to
offer. This is your chance to ask about scholarship opportunities and any and all
study abroad questions.
Student of Color Leadership Retreat
Manresa Retreat Center
The Student of Color Leadership Retreat is designed for students who self-identify
as a person of color. The purpose of the retreat is to develop a cohort of student
leaders that can foster change on campus by cultivating a diverse campus environment
that is radically inclusive. The Student of Color Leadership Retreat is designed to
fortify students in leadership roles on campus and beyond while making meaningful
connections through shared experiences.
Fall Welcome Program Goals and Outcomes
Goals |
Outcomes |
---|---|
scroll |
|
Provide experiences for students to live the University mission and gain a greater understanding of our Jesuit Catholic values, through meaningful programs and activities. |
|
|
|
To revisit the academic expectations of Saint Louis University, each college/school, department and classroom instructors; and review relevant academic support programs. |
|
|
|
Create a seamless physical, social and academic transition for students to matriculate at Saint Louis University, affirming their decision to “Be a Billiken.” |
|
|
|
Assist students in navigating the physical campus environment and determine critical campus resources that will deepen their engagement with their communities. |
|
|
|
For students to gain a greater understanding of their own personal values, expectations and identity by engaging in small group peer dialogue focused on topics centered around diversity, inclusion and equity. |
|
|
|
For students to better understand the Jesuit value of cura personalis and to identify strategies and campus resources to practice care for themselves and others. |
|
|
|