Transfer SLU 101

Students can bring up to two guests for the in-person SLU 101 program.

(Times are Central Daylight Time)

• 8 a.m.
  Check-in at Busch Student Center (parking in Laclede Garage)
• 8:30 a.m.
  Welcome and overview of the day
• 8:50 a.m.
  Student Financial Services
• 9:15 a.m.
  Student Success
• 9:40 a.m.
  Campus Safety 
• 10:05 a.m.
  Career Services
• 10:35 a.m.
  Student Peer Groups
  Alternative presentation for parent/guardians
• 11:15 a.m.
  Academic Advising Overview 
• Noon
  Mission Lunch and Campus Resource Fair, followed by:
• Meetings with academic advisor and course registration
• Complete suggested to-do list while on campus
• Financial and Admission Resource Room
• Optional campus tour

The day's activities will be done by 5 p.m.

(Times are Central Standard Time.)

• 10-10:15 a.m.
  log on
• 10:15-10:40 a.m.
  Welcome and Overview of SLU 101 Program
• 10:45-11:20 a.m.
  Peer Group Meetings
• 11:20-11:30 a.m.
  Break
• 11:30 a.m.-Noon
  Academic Advising Overview
• Noon - 1 p.m.
  Break
• 1-1:15 p.m.
  Mission
• 1:20-2 p.m.
  Resource Room
• 2:05-2:55 p.m.
  SLU 101 Leader panel
• 3-3:45 p.m.
  Next Steps presentation

Unfortunately, yes. Each program has a limited capacity because we make every effort to keep sessions at a manageable to size to be able to give you individual attention and allow you get to know others through the program.

After you complete and submit the SLU 101 Transfer Orientation registration through mySLU, you will select the date of the SLU 101 Transfer Orientation session that you are able to attend. (For students starting in the fall semester, we have three summer SLU 101 Transfer sessions available for you to determine which one works best for you.)

Yes. The schedule identifies which parts are required for your attendance. To be eligible for an advising appointment, you must attend a SLU 101 session. You’ll be getting important information that will help you to adjust to your first semester at Saint Louis University during SLU 101. You may not think you need it now, but you will appreciate it later.

We expect all new transfer students to attend SLU 101 Transfer Orientation because it provides an opportunity for you to learn more about your school/college, understand advising at SLU and to learn about campus services and resources. If you cannot attend any of the sessions, please contact your admission counselor to make other arrangements to complete registration.

All students who have signed up for SLU 101 Transfer Orientation and attend a SLU 101 session will be eligible to have a meeting with an academic advisor. You will meet with an academic advisor during your SLU 101 session.

During the SLU 101 Transfer Orientation program you will meet with a representative from your college's academic advising office who will review your degree requirements and their policies. After you attend SLU 101, you will also meet individually with an academic advisor, who will explain to you which courses transferred and which degree requirements still to be completed. Transfer course evaluations are based on the official transcripts SLU receives. Make sure you inform the academic advisor of completed coursework or degrees not included on the list of official transfer credit.

Your advisor will work with you and recommend courses that are appropriate for you and your degree program. Classes may close out as registration proceeds throughout the process. Access to courses is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you cannot register for a class during SLU 101 Transfer Orientation, your advisor will share with you what options are available.

Parents and other family members are not invited to the advising appointments. It is an important time for the students to meet with an academic advisors independently and begin developing a relationship. We recommend that parents/guests during this appointment participate in other options in the schedule or enjoy exploring the campus.

Yes, course placement tests are required for all new students and you can learn more here. All of this information will help your academic advisor with your class schedule.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life makes the housing assignments for students living on campus. Housing representatives will be available during SLU 101 to answer your questions.

Students and guests attending the in-person SLU 101 Transfer session (May 30) may park in Laclede Parking Garage, located at Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue. Parking is free during the day of your SLU 101 visit.

Please let us know if you are unable to attend. Please contact your admission counselor if you are not able to attend/participate in the program. We appreciate any notice you can give us so that we can inform the academic advisor and others that may be expecting you.