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Welcome to éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ

Let us be the first to congratulate you. You're on your way to becoming a Billiken! If you will be attending our main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, read on. If you are attending SLU-Madrid, review information for our students in Spain.

What's Next?

Here are your next steps

Step One: Get Started in mySLU

The portal serves as a comprehensive online resource for our admitted students. As a new Billiken, you can use myéÙ×ÓÊÓƵto apply for housing and see important due dates. 

  1. You will log in to using your éÙ×ÓÊÓƵNet ID and éÙ×ÓÊÓƵNet ID password. You can find your éÙ×ÓÊÓƵNet ID, Banner ID and instructions on creating a temporary éÙ×ÓÊÓƵNet ID password in your . 1818 students: If you've previously logged in to myéÙ×ÓÊÓƵor paid for classes, use the same password.
  2. Follow to set up your Okta multi-factor authentication. 

Need help? ITS is available by phone weekdays at 314-977-4000.

Step Two: Confirm Your Enrollment

Don’t let College Decision Day stress you out. As May 1 approaches and you weigh your college options, know that your éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ admission counselor is here to make things easier for you, and help you through the enrollment and financial aid processes. Please contact your admission counselor if you have any questions or need assistance with your deposit. We’re here for you, and we have a community of Billikens that can’t wait to welcome you home.

To confirm your enrollment at SLU, you’ll need to pay an enrollment deposit. (For SLU-Madrid students, this is called a confirmation fee.) This secures your place in the freshman class and should be submitted when you have decided to attend SLU. If you decide not to attend SLU, you will forfeit your enrollment deposit.

Step Three: Complete All Your myéÙ×ÓÊÓƵTo-Dos

Once you've logged into mySLU, you can:

Tell Us Your Housing Preferences

  • Housing contracts can be viewed and completed through. You must first . You will receive access to the contract after your deposit has been processed (24-48 hours). Interested in theme housing? Complete your Learning Community or theme housing application. Your residence hall placement is based on your Learning Community.

Get Ready for éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ101

  • Register for éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ101 Orientation.
  • Students currently living overseas are not required to attend éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ101 Orientation. 

Complete Course Placement Materials

  • Make sure to complete your course placement materials as soon as possible.
    • You will have access to the Course Placement site in Canvas after submitting your deposit.  It can take up to 48 hours before you have access to all the tests within Canvas.
    • Test scores are used to create your first semester schedule, so it is important to complete them soon and to do your best.  
    • You have the option of re-taking your math and chemistry tests if you don't test into the appropriate level the first time.  
    • Visit the Course Placement page for more details.

Stay in Touch

  • éÙ×ÓÊÓƵEmail: Be sure to log in to your @slu.edu address regularly for important reminders and updates from us. Select the Microsoft Office 365 Mail app in mySLU.
  • If you applied to éÙ×ÓÊÓƵusing your high school email address, please contact your admission counselor before your high school email account becomes inactive (by May 15) with an alternative email address. 
  • Go to Google Play or the Apple App store and search for "Navigate Student." Once the app is installed, search for "éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ" and use your éÙ×ÓÊÓƵlogin credentials to get started.
    • Additionally, you may use the desktop version by clicking on the EAB Navigate Student icon on MyéÙ×ÓÊÓƵTools, or go to . This app allows you to make appointments, shares key dates and events on campus, and provides other great resources. Learn more about Navigate here.

Get Your éÙ×ÓÊÓƵID

  • Submit your photo for your éÙ×ÓÊÓƵID. Be on the lookout for an email, sent to your SLU email account, in late spring that will share information on how to submit your photo online for your éÙ×ÓÊÓƵID. View éÙ×ÓÊÓƵID photo guidelines.

Health To-Dos

  • Submit required immunization and screening records to SLU’s  before the Aug.1 deadline.
  • SLU’s vaccine portal will take you step-by-step through submitting your required immunizations and screenings and allow you the opportunity to load health records so that you may reference the portal for any other program-specific requirements during your time at SLU. Visit the Student Health Center page for more information.

Step Four: Review Financial Aid

Invest in Your Future

éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ is now receiving FAFSA data and releasing official financial aid offers!

Because SLU's estimated offers are no longer available, make sure you have filed your FAFSA to formally determine your eligibility for state and federal grants and loans. 

Please contact your admission counselor with any questions. 

  • Submit your
    • éÙ×ÓÊÓƵcode: 002506
  • Check your email — personal and/or éÙ×ÓÊÓƵemail address — for a message from éÙ×ÓÊÓƵStudent Financial Services. You will find your personalized URL in this message to view your financial aid offer.
  • Accept the terms and conditions of your financial aid offer.
  • Accept or decline your financial aid offer.
  • Complete your Master Promissory Note if you accepted loans.
  • Make arrangements to pay your final account balance. First payment is due Aug. 3

Step Five: Complete Other To-Dos

Visit SLU

  • The best way to see yourself at éÙ×ÓÊÓƵis to visit campus! Head to our visit page to explore spring 2024 events for admitted students.

Join Our Community on ZeeMee

  • Make friends with other future Billikens by joining the chat and attending live events with your new éÙ×ÓÊÓƵcommunity on .

See How Your Credits Transfer

Final Transcripts

  • Final high school and/or college transcripts must be submitted no later than Aug. 1. Transcripts can be mailed to the Office of Admission, uploaded to your or sent electronically to admission@slu.edu. Transcripts may also be dropped off at DuBourg Hall, Room 119.

Health To-Dos 

Enroll in or waive your by Aetna before you move to campus. Registration will open in mid-June.

International Services

International students have a few additional steps. Our Office of International Services can help.

Congratulations From éÙ×ÓÊÓƵPresident Fred P. Pestello

What's Next?

Prepare For Your First-Year at SLU

We believe in educating the whole person at éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ. We are not only concerned with your mind, but also your heart, body and spirit. From various tour options to the éÙ×ÓÊÓƵEXPeriential Learning Program, discover the many ways to start connecting with SLU.

Visit SLU

Bring your questions and curiosity to one of our visit options for admitted students. There’s no better way to meet current students, explore campus and get the information you need to ease your mind. 

First-Year Experience

éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ101 Orientation and éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ's Fall Welcome are the first events that kick-off your first-year experience, also known as FYE. You'll find resources to support you all through your first year at éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ— and beyond.

Real-World Experience

Adding real-world experience to your résumé helps you to stand out to future employers. Get started before classes begin by participating in one of our virtual internships, part of the éÙ×ÓÊÓƵEXPeriential Learning Program. Any high school, undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to participate regardless of your enrollment status at SLU.

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We’re Here to Help


General questions? Contact your admission counselor, or email us at admission@slu.edu

Trouble Accessing your myéÙ×ÓÊÓƵaccount?

Issues accessing Payment Suite? If you're in your myéÙ×ÓÊÓƵaccount and unable to make a payment, email stdaccts@slu.edu.