SLU 101 Summer Orientation
- Monday and Tuesday, June 2-3
- Thursday and Friday, June 5-6
- Monday and Tuesday, June 9-10
- Thursday and Friday, June 12-13
- Monday and Tuesday, June 16-17
- Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24
- Thursday and Friday, June 26-27
- Monday and Tuesday, June 30-July 1
Please do not purchase plane tickets or finalize travel plans until you have signed up for a SLU 101 session. Each session has a limited capacity.
Questions?
Find answers to the most-asked SLU 101 questions, from accommodations and parking to class registration and student IDs. For additional questions about SLU 101, please contact us at slu101@slu.edu.
FAQs about SLU 101Prepare for Your First Semester at SLU
SLU 101 orientation is your first opportunity to live life as a Billiken, during which you’ll meet your fellow students, discover vital Saint Louis University resources and get to know key spots on campus.
Summer SLU 101 sessions for incoming freshmen are two-day overnight campus visits filled with everything you need to prepare for your first semester. All incoming students are expected to attend.
Our one-day summer transfer SLU 101 sessions are designed with your previous college experience in mind.
See SLU 101 sample schedules for freshmen, transfer students and for parents and families.
Specifically designed to support and equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to achieve success in your educational career, SLU 101 also guides your guardians and families to coach and empower you in your development as an adult learner.
Before SLU 101
All first-semester students are required to complete course placement testing and the course selection survey. Most students need to complete the testing by June 3.
An Experience You’ll Never Forget
SLU 101 is a two-day overnight campus visit filled with everything you need to prepare for your first semester. During SLU 101, you'll connect with other students, be introduced to Saint Louis University resources and get to know key spots on campus.
What to Expect
SLU 101 sets you up for success from the start. We’ve packed SLU's orientation experience with all the information you’ll need to prepare for your first semester at SLU. SLU 101 starts with a welcome session. There you will meet our SLU 101 leaders — upperclassmen who will be your guides during summer orientation at SLU. Throughout summer orientation at SLU, you will:
- Learn about academic expectations and available support services at SLU.
- Explore ways to get involved with campus resources and activities.
- Get your questions answered to help you prepare for your first semester.
- Meet new friends.
With SLU 101 leaders and SLU staff as your guides, you’ll feel welcome among your fellow Billikens. You'll get excited about what lies ahead. And most importantly, you’ll kick off your life at SLU with confidence.
Learn about SLU 101’s Goals and Outcomes Log in to your Billiken Gateway portal and click your admitted student checklist item
"SLU 101 Orientation Registration" to begin.
Register for SLU 101
SLU 101 Freshman Orientation Sample Schedule
You’ll receive a folder of information when you check in for SLU 101. In your folder, you'll find your orientation schedule and a checklist of tasks we suggest you complete during some of the free time built into the program.
About a week before your SLU 101 session, you will receive an email with more information to prepare for SLU 101 and tasks to complete before your session. Please keep up on emails from SLU and check for communication sent to the email address you used when registering for SLU 101.
Below is a sample of what students can expect from the two-day overnight SLU 101 Freshman Orientation program.
- 8 a.m.: Check in at Grand residence hall, then head to Busch Student Center to start the day’s events.
- 9 a.m.: SLU 101 Welcome
- 9:35 a.m.: Overview of the SLU 101 program
- 10:05 a.m.: SLU 101 Game of Game (fun activities to get to know your peers)
- 10:35 a.m.: Residential Life Session or Commuter Life Session
- 11:05 a.m.: Peer Group Meetings
- Noon: Lunch
- 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Afternoon activities and presentations
- Afternoon: Tech Lab, Major Exploration Station Room, and other drop-in options
- 1:15 p.m.: Building a SLU Academic Toolbox Session
- 1:50 p.m.: Honors Program Session or Study Abroad Session
- 2:30 p.m.: Involvement and Engagement Session
- 3 p.m.: Campus Tours
- 4 p.m.: Career Services 101 Session
- 4:30 p.m.: Preparing for the Fall - Next Steps!
- 5:30 p.m.: Mission Dinner
- 6:15 p.m.: Peer Group Meetings
- 7:45 p.m.: Student Panel
- 8:30 p.m.: Snack Break
- 9 p.m.: Evening Activities
- 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9 a.m.: Peer Group Meetings
- 9:45 a.m.: Academic Advising Overview
- 11 a.m.: Campus Resource Fair
- Noon: SLU 101 formal program is done! Optional Afternoon Activities (If you still have items to finish before you depart campus, please use this time to follow up with any offices or complete necessary tasks.)
- By 1:30 p.m.: Check out of Grand Hall (Checkout will begin in the morning, but must be out by 1:30 p.m.)
We understand that you already have experience at college, so we've designed SLU 101 Transfer Orientation specifically to meet the unique needs of transfer students. In-person and virtual sessions are available for 2025 transfer orientation.
SLU 101 includes sessions for parents and guardians. Learn more about financial aid, campus safety, academic support and helping students transition to college life.
Follow the Leader
During your orientation, you'll get to know the SLU 101 leaders, current Billikens who are here specifically to help you get started on your journey at SLU.