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ThE cOLLEGE SEARch PROcESS IS A hUGE UNDERTAkING fOR YOUR SON OR DAUGhTER AND YOUR fAmILY. TogeTher, yoU page ThroUgh coUnTLeSS vieWbookS and caTaLogS, SchedULe nUmeroUS campUS ToUrS and compare So many STaTiSTicS and rankingS ThaT The nUmberS Seem inTerchangeabLe. hoW do yoU FinaLLy decide Which SchooL WiLL be The beST FiT For yoUr chiLd?

Here at Saint Louis University, we know that choosing a college is a big decision. That’s why we’ve developed this guide specifically with you, the parent, in mind. Sure, we’ll give you some nuts-and-bolts information about campus life and meal plans – but we’ll also do much more than that.

We’ll show you how SLU’s Jesuit tradition of “educating the whole person” emphasizes rigorous academics as well as compassion for others. We’ll explain how our First-Year Experience program helps students transition from high school to college. We’ll discuss how our challenging majors and specialized advising system prepare students for success and significance after graduation. We’ll give you a taste of what being a Billiken is all about and why SLU might be the perfect choice for your son or daughter.

BE BRILLIANT.Saint Louis University’s Catholic, Jesuit tradition fosters the intellectual and character development of nearly 14,000 students. As one of the oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities in the United States, SLU has been shaping students for nearly two centuries to form new ideas, seek greater perspective and serve others. But students of any faith can appreciate and benefit from our top-notch faculty, nationally ranked academic programs and research opportunities.

WhaT a JeSUiT edUcaTion meanS

Education in the Jesuit tradition means "educating the whole person" - caring equally for the personal and intellectual development of each individual. Taking courses in such wide-ranging disciplines as the arts, sciences, business, health care and engineering, students cultivate a strong base of varied knowledge with which to serve humankind with intelligence and compassion.

STUdenT SUcceSS cenTer

The Student Success Center is a one-stop shop that provides resources to help students achieve their goals at SLU. The center offers students pre-major advising, tutoring opportunities and writing support.

maJor expLoraTion adviSing office

Choosing a major can be a daunting, yet exciting task. Many students enter college without having selected a field of study, and that's perfectly normal. SLU knows how important and personal the choice is and its staff is devoted to advising first-year students as they explore major options. Students make early, genuine connections with an academic advisor and a career counselor, both of whom offer the expertise and support students value as they consider academic and vocational options.

TUToring cenTer

The tutoring center assists undergraduate students in becoming more confident and independent learners, while improving the quality of their academic performance. Carefully selected and trained tutors are available for one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in specific subject areas.

WriTing cenTer

Staffed by friendly, experienced consultants, the writing center helps SLU students with writing, oral presentations and multimedia projects. Students can work with consultants from the beginning of their projects to plan the organization of a paper, develop an efficient project timeline and discuss possible revisions for their papers and presentations.

WhaT SpeciaL proJecTS have yoU Worked on WiTh STUdenTS?

Finan: I direct field schools in St. Louis and in Ireland, mostly archaeological in nature. SLU students are often keen to join such projects, and they have become key parts of my research because of their ability to critically analyze data in the field. As well, the students are, without exception, team players, in that I have found them to be leaders on-site.

hoW do STUdenTS and profeSSorS BenefiT from SLU’S LoW STUdenT-To-facULTy raTio?

Finan: I maintain an open door policy with my students, in that while I have office hours, I tell students that if my door is open, they are free to come and chat. I have found that it is in those conversations that the low student-to-faculty ratio is most important, because that is how we can talk about projects, research, and critical thinking more regularly.

WhaT opporTUniTieS oUTSide of The cLaSSroom doeS SLU offer To STUdenTS To encoUrage inTeLLecTUaL groWTh?

Finan: I can say without hesitation that the College of Arts and Sciences offers countless opportunities for SLU students to develop outside of the classroom. Whether it be with archaeological field schools, anthropological research, biological and environmental studies, or international internships, our faculty and students work together to do serious research infused with the Ignatian spirit of finding God in all things and working towards a better world for all.

average class size: 24.4

Student-faculty ratio: 12-1

Faculty excellence: 99 percent of SLU’s full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

academic programs: nearly 100 undergraduate programs

The carnegie Foundation lists SLU as one of only seven of catholic universities that is “research intensive.”

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Tom finan, ph.d. position at slu:

Assistant Professor of history and Director of the Center for International Studies

“Our faculty and students work together to do serious research infused with the Ignatian spirit of finding God in all things and working towards a better world for all.”

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BE GLOBAL.A SLU education is rooted in Jesuit ideals that are more than 450 years old and that have spread far and wide from their roots in Europe. SLU continues this global education through its own campus in Spain, many worldwide study-abroad opportunities and diverse humanitarian efforts. Moreover, the St. Louis campus is composed of students from more than 75 countries, sharing their culture with others through speakers, events and cuisine. At SLU, Billikens expand their horizons and prepare to address the challenges of the world beyond the classroom.

SainT LoUiS UniverSiTy – madrid

SLU Madrid is the University’s campus in Spain and was the first U.S. institution recognized by Spain’s higher education accreditation authority as an official foreign university. Founded in 1967, it is the oldest and most renowned U.S. university in Spain. SLU Madrid is home to more than 670 students from around the world. Students can easily explore Madrid on foot, via the Metro or by bus.

At SLU Madrid, students can complete any of six four-year undergraduate degrees as well as two master’s degrees. Students may begin programs in aviation, engineering, business, health sciences and liberal arts on the Madrid campus and complete them on the St. Louis campus.

STUdy aBroad

Saint Louis University has one of the three largest study abroad programs in Missouri. Students from all majors can benefit from the opportunity, as employers often value international experience. Those job applicants are culturally literate, creative thinkers who are open to many career paths. About 800 Billikens study abroad each year.Study abroad locations include Brussels, Belgium; London, England; Quito, Ecuador; Beijing, China; Lyon, France and more than 30 other destinations. Many scholarships and grants will transfer as a student studies abroad on a semester or yearlong program.

WorLdWide hUmaniTarian efforTS

Students discover plenty of ways to serve others around the globe both through SLU programs and independent ambition. The University encourages and facilitates service trips to places such as Belize, Honduras and El Salvador, as well as locations within the United States. Many students choose to offer their time to the poor and marginalized during University holidays and breaks. Students at SLU founded and maintain the OneWorld organization and magazine, which is dedicated to raising awareness of worldwide social justice issues and inspiring positive action.

Brenna WiLdT anticipated graduation year: 2014 Majors: English and SpanishhoMetown: Milwaukee, Wis.

" The experience taught me to look at the bigger picture and to not get caught up in the miniscule details."

WhaT made yoU WanT To STUdy aBroad aT oUr campUS in Spain?

wildt: I knew that I wanted to study abroad. When I first visited SLU and learned of the University’s campus in Madrid, I was immediately drawn to the program. Having a Saint Louis University campus in a foreign country made the entire process of studying abroad more feasible for me. I knew that my classes would transfer easily, all of my scholarship and financial aid would transfer, and that I would be experiencing a completely new culture with several of my closest friends from SLU’s main campus.

hoW did yoU prepare To go aBroad?

wildt: Preparing to live in a foreign country for four months can be an extremely overwhelming and daunting task. But with the help of the study abroad office here at SLU, the process was completely painless. Before I left for Spain, SLU helped me contact my host family, create my class schedule, and even retrieve my Visa from the Consulate General in Chicago. From there, all I had to think about was planning weekend getaways in Europe and how I was going to fit all of my clothes into two suitcases!

hoW WaS The experience of Taking cLaSSeS in madrid?

wildt: As hard as it may be to believe, Saint Louis University’s campus in Madrid is as beautiful as its main campus in Missouri. While at SLU Madrid, students have the opportunity to learn in a truly diverse academic setting, with teachers and students from all around the globe. As both a Spanish and English major, it was great to be able to choose from a variety of different courses, taught in both English and Spanish. I never had to worry about my credits transferring, or being able to fulfill major requirements. It was great to share the classroom with so many different students each day!

hoW do yoU Think STUdying aBroad haS conTriBUTed To yoUr overaLL SLU experience ThUS far?

wildt: SLU’s Jesuit mission statement talks about promoting men and women for others with a global consciousness and a genuine desire to help their surrounding world. My semester abroad enabled me to become globally responsive, culturally knowledgeable and self-aware. I felt as though I absorbed just as much while traveling as I did in the classroom and had so much fun being rootless in Europe with some of my best SLU friends. Being a Billiken in Spain enabled me to have the full SLU experience.

The center houses the office of international services, the international studies program, the english as a second language program and center for Sustainability.

101 flags adorn the roof representing the home countries of SLU's international students and locations where students and faculty travel to study, teach, research and serve.

Features a 1,000-square-foot lounge with streaming international media from around the globe.

houses state-of-the-art conference rooms with global teleconferencing capabilities.

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WhaT doeS “geTTing a JeSUiT edUcaTion” TrULy mean?

Meconi: At its best, a Jesuit education means forming "the whole person," allowing ourselves to be formed not only to recognize the blessings of wisdom and friendship, love and truth, but also to be able to hand those gifts back in whatever way a person senses. In my opinion, the entire ethos of Jesuit education comes when St. Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Society of Jesuits) writes: "All things on the face of this earth are given to you to help you to achieve the end for which you have been created," to become saints. All things, not simply religious or pious things but the study of law and medicine, business and the arts, are all given to us to experience a dimension of God's love and to be so impassioned about that new presence, we cannot help but bring others there.

hoW do yoU incorporaTe The JeSUiT miSSion inTo yoUr cLaSSroom experience?

Meconi: To make this vision real, I am always asking my students to filter this or that text through their own experience. How do each of us sense what Augustine or Leo the Great are saying?

I try to make sure that my students realize that truth is not determined by what century one happens to find him or herself in at any given moment. The truth of human nature and of God remain constants and in that encounter between humanity and divinity comes the greatest of all dramas, the pinnacle of all poetry, and the truth of all mystery. Here we come fully alive, I think, and the Jesuit mission is to take that gift out to the world–to educate others, to assist others in realizing their own dignity, and to help reclaim the beauty that is most often dismissed for efficiency's sake.

in WhaT WayS WiLL The JeSUiT vaLUeS BenefiT STUdenTS for Life afTer coLLege?

Meconi: Any school can give a young person a career; I hope we are helping them find their vocation. While convalescing from a battle wound, St. Ignatius realized that he "no longer wanted to fight for a king who would die" and this is precisely how I approach my courses: that we all know there is more to life than a big paycheck and that what really matters are the persons in our lives and how we conduct ourselves in those relationships. As a theology professor I don't worry so much about the "what" questions in life, but the "why" questions instead; for in the long run, "what" we do in life pales well behind "why" we live our lives.

Last year, students, faculty and staff performed more than 1 million hours of service work to the greater St. Louis community.

more than 3,000 members of the SLU community volunteer for the annual SLU make a difference day.

in 2012, SLU’s relay for Life team raised more than $140,000 for cancer research and patients.

SLU students volunteer with more than 400 St. Louis agencies on a regular basis.

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BE SPIRITUAL.Being a Billiken at Saint Louis University means more than just hitting the books. It means being encouraged to explore your own faith and to serve those people who need it most. SLU takes this mission to heart and offers your son or daughter plenty of opportunities to see where his or her heart leads.

JeSUiT miSSion

The first sentence of Saint Louis University's mission statement announces the "pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity" as the guiding principle of everything we do at SLU. The campus community prizes this mission as central to all personal, academic and professional endeavors.

campUS miniSTry

The Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry serves students of many faiths. In addition to offering a rich variety of Catholic faith services, the campus ministry staff also addresses the needs of diverse religious traditions, including Islamic, Jewish and Protestant.

There are many opportunities for students to explore their faith at SLU, including retreats specifically designed for freshmen, Bible study, mission trips and prayer groups. Moreover, campus ministers and Jesuit priests are available for conversations about God, faith and belief.

Many activities are led by students and are available to those of all faiths, including the popular 9 p.m. Sunday Mass. This Mass regularly attracts nearly 900 students who come to worship, sing and connect with others, regardless of their individual faiths.

Service To oTherS

Service is big at SLU – not because the University demands it, but because that’s just the kind of students, faculty, staff and alumni we have. It’s why neighborhood research and assistance is part of so many class projects. It’s why SLU’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, is the largest in the nation. It’s why the nationwide Campus Kitchen project chose SLU as its pilot program to prepare and deliver meals to the region’s needy. Caring about others is what it means to be a Billiken, and there are many ways for your son or daughter to get involved in the way that’s best for him or her.

david meconi, S.J. position at slu:

Assistant Professor, Theological Studies

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Saint Louis University’s education in the Jesuit tradition instills in students the leadership qualities they need not only to be successful, but also to become agents of change and visionaries for tomorrow. Students are encouraged to seek change, challenge probabilities and introduce possibilities. SLU offers a variety of programs that help students plan their futures from their first days on campus. Our graduates have gone on to become foreign presidents, members of Congress, NASA directors, Broadway producers and more. SLU prepares students to become sure-footed leaders, poised for exciting and challenging careers.

foSTering career inTereSTS

At SLU, students engage in numerous academic societies, clubs, fraternities and associations, connecting to others with similar career interests. Examples include Society of African American Studies, Political Science Club, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, International Business Club , SLU Teach, Physician Assistant Association, Capture: Photography Club and Math and Computer Science Club, just to name a few. Organizations like these help build community within the academic departments. Many clubs strive to help make a difference in the community and provide opportunities for members to further their careers through related volunteer work, leadership opportunities and networking events. pre-profeSSionaL heaLTh STUdieS

Students of any major who are interested in medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine may choose to be part of the pre-professional health studies program. The pre-professional health studies office advises undergraduate students who plan to continue their education after graduation, offering: • a full-time advising office

• assistance tailoring a student’s class load to fit his or her abilities and schedule

• courses for students interested in medicine and other professions

• an active student club with opportunities for service at medically related sites

pre-LaW SchoLarS program

Qualified students interested in law school may apply for SLU’s Pre-Law Scholars Program. If selected into the program, students are placed on a guaranteed admittance track to the Saint Louis University School of Law. Students in the program take "Foundations of Law" – a course that permits students in the Pre-Law Scholars Program to take a course in SLU’s law school, be taught by law school faculty and tackle an introductory law school curriculum during their junior year.

career ServiceS

SLU’s career services office provides students with one-on-one career counseling, internship and job assistance, résumé reviews and mock interviews. Billikens have inside access to job and internship postings through the CareerLink database and countless important resources for securing their dream jobs. In addition, Career Services hosts career and graduate school fairs, networking events and workshops throughout the year to connect students to academic and career success. Alumni volunteer to participate in panels, workshops and other career services events, allowing current SLU students to network with St. Louis professionals. In addition, Billiken alumni give back by becoming alumni mentors who serve as informational contacts and share insights and advice with current students.

BE SUccESSfUL. monica frazier

graduation year: 2013 Major: Business Management (Entrepreneurship) and African American Studies current position: Manager in Training for Village Green current city: Columbus, Ohio

hoW did The SLU commUniTy heLp prepare yoU for yoUr career?

Frazier: The SLU community is definitely an environment of people (professors and students alike) that fosters opportunities for one to learn and grow as a person. It allows you to find yourself and understand who you are when ‘no one is looking’. With that being said, this opportunity-rich environment really allowed me to start my career on a positive note. The Jesuit education really enforces being a man or woman for others, which in its basic principal allowed me to grasp the concept of hard work, teamwork, and honesty in my respective field. Without these values, I would not be able to stand out and excel the way I have not only in the beginning of my career, but in preparation for my future.

hoW did The SLU experience prepare yoU profeSSionaLLy?

Frazier: One of the biggest compliments I've received in the workplace is that I'm extremely professional for someone who just came out of college. I have SLU to thank for that. As a student of the business school, professionalism in our presentation, papers, and classes was a standard that was held at high esteem. Without the integrity of SLU, I would not be prepared professionally.

did yoU have any inTernShipS aS a STUdenT?

Frazier: I held two internships during my time at SLU. Both were at the Federal Reserve Bank of Saint Louis. I worked as a Human Resource Analyst. My first summer, Summer 2011, I worked with the organizational development side of HR, doing a lot of data coding, trainings, and company events. My second summer, I worked with the talent acquisition team and created a reality show for the intern program, among other recruiting tools.

hoW do yoU Think SLU, aS a JeSUiT inSTiTUTion, UniQUeLy Shaped yoU aS a perSon?

Frazier: SLU promotes the seeking of truth, selflessness, and continual learning. The Jesuit education is extremely unique because it develops you more in your college career. College is supposed to help you understand who you are, who you want to be, and provide the tools to be successful. Taking advantage of the Jesuit education will help you do just that. SLU allowed me to find my social justice passions, my educational fortes, and helped me improve my character along the way.

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fIRST-YEAR ExPERIENcE.The transition from high school to college isn't always easy for students - they must get used to new people, new ways of thinking, new challenges and maybe even a new city. Often, freshman year is the first time many students will be called to make important decisions on their own. It can feel like a lot to handle, but Saint Louis University has a program in place to help your son or daughter find positive growth during his or her first year of college. SLU’S aWard-Winning firST-year experience

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SLU 101 SUmmer orienTaTion

SLU’s summer orientation program, SLU 101, is where the SLU experience officially begins. During this part of the First-Year Experience, students meet their new classmates and start to form the friendships that will sustain them throughout their time at SLU. At this time, students also will get information about clubs and organizations that might interest them.

At SLU 101 students can begin checking tasks off their to-do lists by completing math or foreign language placement exams, setting up their wireless accounts on their laptops and learning about University resources such as the libraries, campus eateries and service opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, students meet their academic advisor and faculty members from their chosen discipline to discuss academic objectives and enroll in fall classes.

faLL WeLcome

The fun really starts when students arrive on campus for Fall Welcome. For move-in day, SLU rolls out the "blue" carpet by providing upperclassmen to help carry items into your student’s residence hall. These upperclassmen, wearing can’t-miss orange shirts, are part of a group called Oriflamme, and they're there not only to help students lug televisions and suitcases into rooms, but also to help your student feel comfortable in his or her new campus home.

Once your student has moved in, SLU provides plenty of opportunities to mingle during social events such as comedians and concerts and the popular square dance. During the first week of Fall Welcome, SLU hosts a convocation in Chaifetz Arena, which serves as a special welcome for all Billikens – students, their families, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.

Learning commUniTieS

Exploring interests and meeting new friends are big parts of the college experience, and SLU’s Learning Communities make it easy to do just that. Learning Communities consist of groups of students who live in the same residence hall floor(s) and share a common interest. Students in LCs live and study together, attending a variety of co-curricular programs and often engaging in service projects together.

Students list their LC preferences in the housing application. Examples include Health Sciences, Engineering, Ethical Leaders in Business, Careers and Majors Exploration, Diversity and Unity, the Arts, Leadership and Social Change, Honors, Global Villa, Life Sciences and Micah (Faith and Service).

Many students in LCs take courses in common, though it's not required.

firST-year inTereST groUpS (figS)

FIGs, the academic component of learning communities, consist of small groups of first-year students (commuter students included) who live in the same Learning Community and take two to three courses together in the fall semester. FIG students are able to easily form study groups and get help with challenging courses.

Ultimately, both LCs and FIGs strive for the same thing: to establish a community of learners who explore the campus and city community together during their first year at SLU. A first-year student said it best: "This experience was everything I never knew I needed in my first year of college!"

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firST-year experience coUrSeS

Academic programs throughout SLU offer first-year courses to promote a smooth transition to college for students. The University encourages all first-time students to enroll in "University 101," a class that meets once a week to help students become connected to the SLU community. Other FYE courses include "BIZ 100: Business Foundations" for business majors, "Crossroads: An Introduction to Honors" for Honors Program students and "Student Development I" for Physical Therapy students.

SLU inQUiry coUrSeS

In addition to "University 101," all first-year students are encouraged to register for a SLU Inquiry course. These small classes involve 20 students or fewer in an engaging learning experience that focuses on problem-solving in a collaborative environment. SLU Inquiry courses, offered in academic departments across the University, provide a supportive atmosphere for beginning undergraduate students.

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appLy onLine.

Complete SLU’s free online application for admission at apply.slu.edu.

If you complete the regular SLU online application, you need not submit an additional essay. Please answer the essay questions within the application.

Students submitting the Common Application should complete the Personal Essay portion of the Writing Section before submitting the Common Application.

If you are applying to SLU through the downloadable printed application ($25 application fee applies), please send a writing sample (for example, a high school English, research or theology paper) with your application.

prinT a copy of The Secondary SchooL reporT form. Print the Secondary School Report Form from the link provided in the online application or by visiting slu.edu/x5115.xml. Complete the first section and then forward the form to your guidance counselor. Be sure to request that your guidance counselor send the Secondary School Report form along with your official high school transcript directly to SLU.

The Secondary School Report Form is the only recommendation required for admission. Applicants also may submit up to two additional letters of recommendation from other sources.

SUBmiT yoUr officiaL TranScripT.

Request that your high school transcript be sent to SLU:

Saint LouiS univerSityoffice of admiSSionduBourg HaLL, rm. 119one n. grand BLvd. St. LouiS, mo 63103

Be SUre yoUr officiaL acT or SaT ScoreS are SenT To SLU.

Scores must be reported directly by the testing company. SLU’S acT

code iS 2352; SLU’S SaT code

iS 6629.

SLU accepts either ACT or SAT scores. You may submit as many individual test score reports as you deem necessary; SLU will evaluate only your highest composite score. December test scores from your senior year are the last that can be taken into account for scholarship consideration.

SLU does not require that ACT test-takers sit for the optional writing section of the ACT. The writing section of the SAT – though a mandatory part of the test – is not scored by the University; your SAT score will be considered on a 1600-point scale (math and critical reading).

SUBmiT a réSUmé of acTiviTieS.

Though not required, submission of a résumé is strongly encouraged for scholarship consideration. Your résumé also may be submitted with your online application.

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SchOLARShIPS

College is one of the most important investments of your life – nothing else will affect your future as much as your college education. That’s why Saint Louis University is dedicated to providing you with the very best resources and assistance.

SLU remains dedicated to keeping our one-of-a-kind education affordable, and we understand the sacrifices that students and families make for quality education. Our counselors will work with you to come up with an aid package and review all of your options. Investing in yourself may seem expensive now, but SLU offers many forms of support for financing your education. Take a look:

meriT-BaSed SchoLarShipS

Saint Louis University offers several merit-based scholarships to help students meet their financial needs. The deadline for priority consideration is Dec. 1. Students who have completed their application by this time are automatically considered for scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $18,000. In order to be a recipient of a merit-based scholarship, students must meet the requirement of at least a 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 23, or SAT score of 1050. After the Dec. 1 deadline, scholarship consideration is based on availability.

preSidenTiaL SchoLarShip

The Presidential Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition award that requires a separate online application that includes a scholarship essay, résumé, and two letters of recommendation. As SLU’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship, this award has a strict Dec. 1 deadline. Applicants should show a commitment to student leadership and service and are expected to have a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher and an ACT score of at

least 30, or SAT of at least 1330. Selected candidates will be invited to campus for a weekend interview process. If awarded, the Presidential Scholarship will replace any offer for merit-based scholarship previously made by the University.

marTin LUTher king Jr. SchoLarShip

The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship is a renewable four-year award that requires a separate online application that includes scholarship essays, a résumé and two letters of recommendation. The award has a value of $3,000 per year and combines with other merit-based scholarships previously awarded by the university. All recipients receive a minimum total award of $13,000 (merit-based plus MLK scholarship). Applicants should show a commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion and be driven individuals of continued growth within their community. Prospective scholars should also be dedicated to promoting the ideals of Dr. King at Saint Louis University. Students should have an ACT of at least 23, or SAT of 1050 and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Selected candidates will be invited to campus for a weekend interview process. The deadline for applying for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship is Feb. 1. In addition, there are aid opportunities for upperclassmen as you continue your education at SLU.

hOw TO APPLY, DEADLINES AND fINANcIAL AID INfORmATION

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Flex dollars are the second component of the meal plan. They comprise a cash-equivalent dollar amount redeemable at the other dining establishments on campus, including Chick-fil-A, Au Bon Pain, Salsarita’s and Subway. While the amount of meals a student has per week cannot be changed after a certain point in the year, additional flex dollars always can be added to a student’s account by contacting parking and card services. The commuter meal plan, which is the minimum meal plan required for any non-residential student, consists entirely of a flex dollar balance.

Billiken Bucks represent a third type of campus currency that – although redeemable for food purchases – is often reserved for other campus expenditures. Places like the SLU bookstore accept Billiken Bucks in place of cash, and a student’s on-campus printing account is linked to his or her Billiken Bucks balance as well. SLU students also can use Billiken Bucks at several off-campus establishments in the neighborhood. Billiken Bucks are not a part of a student’s meal plan, so a balance must be established separately through Parking and Card Services.

WhaT on-campUS convenienceS are avaiLaBLe?

SLU’s campus features a convenience store in DeMattias Hall and a book store in Busch Student Center. Both venues stock common necessities that SLU students may need to purchase at a moment’s notice. The convenience store is open seven days per week, and the SLU bookstore is open Monday through Saturday. SLU’s Busch Student Center also contains a florist, a salon and a branch of U.S. Bank. ATMs are located in several places across campus,

and a grocery store and 24-hour Walgreens pharmacy are located just a few blocks west of campus on Lindell Boulevard.

can firST-year STUdenTS park Their carS on campUS?

First-year students are allowed to park their cars in all residential parking lots throughout campus, as well as in the two parking garages near freshman residence halls. First-year students who reside in Reinert Hall also are eligible to park on the surface lot surrounding their residence. Parking permits can be purchased in DuBourg Hall Room 33 throughout the year, including during SLU 101 orientation sessions. To learn more about parking on campus, visit slu.edu/services/parking.

WhaT oTher meThodS of TranSporTaTion avaiLaBLe?

Out-of-town students who need transportation to and from Lambert International Airport may consider using MetroLink, the light rail system in St. Louis. The cost of a MetroLink ticket is significantly cheaper than a traditional cab fare, and a MetroLink station is located a block from campus on Grand Boulevard. The station includes a call box that dials directly to SLU’s department of public safety, which will pick up and drop off students at the station free of charge.

On Saturdays, the Billiken Weekend Shuttle takes students to and from popular destinations such as Wal-Mart, Brentwood Promenade, St. Louis Galleria mall and Schnucks Supermarket. The shuttle service is free and runs from noon through late Saturday evening.

hoW do heaLTh ScienceS STUdenTS aTTend cLaSSeS aT SLU’S medicaL cenTer? WhaT aBoUT fLighT STUdenTS Who need To viSiT The parkS cenTer for aviaTion?

The Grand Shuttle, which departs from Busch Student Center, is available to take students to and from the Medical Center for free throughout the day. A separate shuttle is available for flight students who require transportation to the Parks Center for Aviation Science in Cahokia, Ill.

WhaT if my Son or daUghTer geTS Sick and reQUireS medicaL aTTenTion on campUS?

The Student Health and Counseling Center, located on the first floor of Marchetti Towers East, provides medical treatment, counseling and outpatient services to SLU students Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

The center offers Saint Louis University students these standard services: Physician office visits Laboratory testing Immunizations and allergy injections EKG interpretations Physical exams Radiology procedures Orthopedics Sports medicine Physical therapy Dietetics Gynecology services

fREqUENTLY ASkED qUESTIONSare STUdenTS reQUired To Live on campUS?

Yes, first-time, first year students are required to live on campus for four semesters (generally freshman and sophomore year). Saint Louis University considers the on-campus residential experience an integral part of a student's total education.

Select circumstances qualify for exemptions from the residency requirement. Please see page nine of your student’s admission packet for more information about exemption criteria and exemption requests.

WhaT iS The proceSS for hoUSing

aSSignmenTS?

Students must submit their enrollment deposit to secure their position in the class of 2018. To begin the housing process, students should submit their housing deposit, housing application and residential contract. Each of these submissions can be completed online through mySLU, the student portal.

Within the housing application, students will complete a short roommate questionnaire to help SLU assign an appropriate roommate. Students who wish to request a specific roommate must provide the requested roommate's Banner ID. Only mutual requests of admitted SLU students of the same sex will be considered.

Upon receipt of deposit, application and contract, housing and residence life will assign housing based on a first-come, first-served basis. The housing priority deadline is May 1, 2014, but students are encouraged to submit their deposit, application and contract as soon as possible to increase their chances of receiving their housing preference.

Students will receive a housing assignment letter in mid-July and instructions on viewing assignments via their SLU email address.

When ShoULd my chiLd geT hiS or her BookS?

Students can stop by the SLU bookstore any time after they have registered for classes – usually during SLU 101 – to purchase their books for the fall semester. The bookstore will arrange to have their books boxed and awaiting pickup when they return to campus for move-in and Fall Welcome.

A printed copy of the student’s class schedule is required to place an order. If they prefer, students may also order books online at slu.bkstore.com.

WhaT doeS my chiLd need To knoW aBoUT compUTing on campUS?

Information Technology Services provides all information regarding minimum hardware recommendations for student computing. To view these recommendations, visit slu.edu/its and select Students. The ITS home page also includes a link to discount purchasing programs with Apple, Dell and IBM.

SLU’s campus is entirely wireless. This includes residence halls, academic buildings, Busch Student Center and several outdoor areas such as the clock tower. The ITS website also contains a special page called “New to SLU?” for freshman students, complete with information about logging into the mySLU portal, changing passwords and contacting any of the six ITS service desks located around campus.

hoW do meaL pLanS Work?

Meal plans operate from a SLU student ID card, meaning that students need not carry cash to complete most transactions on campus.

Meals are redeemable at SLU’s all-you-can-eat residential restaurants in the Griesedieck Complex and Reinert Hall. One meal allows students to eat as much as they care to in one sitting. Other campus venues such as Au Bon Pain, Grand Market, Salsarita’s and Terra Ve host meal-equivalency nights where one meal can be exchanged for a certain dollar amount. These equivalency nights allow students to conserve their flex dollars and gain some variety in their eating habits.

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Like all medical establishments, student health and counseling charges for its services and requires students to have medical insurance. Students who already have health insurance – usually as a part of a parent’s plan – should submit an official health insurance waiver. Any student who does not provide the University with proof of existing insurance coverage automatically will be billed for coverage under a University-sponsored health plan.

New students also are reminded to complete and submit the required immunization paperwork before the start of the school year. All of these documents may be downloaded from the Admitted Students webpage found at admission.slu.edu.

WhaT can yoU TeLL me aBoUT SafeTy on campUS?

The safety of SLU’s students, faculty, staff and visitors is among the University’s top priorities. Education, communication and prevention are key to SLU’s successful safety and preparedness efforts.

SLU’s Department of Public Safety patrols campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and comprises one of the largest private police forces in the state of Missouri. Nearly 100 Department of Public Safety officers, licensed by the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, patrol all property owned by Saint Louis University in marked cars, on bicycles and on foot.

The Department of Public Safety office houses the communications center, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students can call the communications center at any time of the day for any security services or to obtain any one of the numerous personal services, some of which are listed below:

• SLU-Ride escort program – a student run program that allows any individual on campus to call for a walking escort or ride to and from any point on campus after dark. Approximately 50 students work in this program as either dispatchers or safety escorts.

• Escorts to and from the MetroLink platform when the shuttles are not in operation

• Lock-out assistance for vehicles

• Jump start assistance for vehicles

All residence halls feature both a swipe-card entry system and a 24-hour desk worker to ensure that residents and registered guests are the only individuals who can gain entrance. The University also features a series of emergency call boxes that are located throughout campus, and all parking facilities are gated and require an electronic access card.

In addition, SLU recently implemented a mass communication system designed to notify students, faculty and staff via mobile phone and text message in the event of a campus emergency. Public safety officers also receive special training for first-responder and crisis situations.

WhaT if a STUdenT needS academic aSSiSTance?

Most SLU students find that their professors – who keep office hours in addition to class time and often provide home phone numbers on their syllabi – are their first stop when seeking academic assistance. The University, however, offers additional options for students who desire help with their coursework:

• The Student Success Centers, with locations in Busch Student Center and at SLU’s Medical Center, provide a one-stop-shop to aid students in their personal and professional success.

• Disability services assists students who request reasonable accommodations in their academic or campus environment because of documented clinical or medical disabilities.

• Tutoring services employs carefully selected undergraduate students as tutors and who provide one-on-one instruction in specific academic areas.

• Writing services, which has branches across campus, is staffed by consultants who can help SLU students with writing, oral presentations and multimedia projects.

Students also can take advantage of free Academic Success Workshops, which aid students in the development of effective learning and study skills.

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