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Welcome to Saint Louis University

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

  1. You will log in to your mySLU account using your SLU Net ID and SLU Net ID password. You can find your SLU Net ID, Banner ID and instructions on creating a temporary SLU Net ID password in your Billiken Gateway portal. 1818 students: If you've previously logged in to mySLU or paid for classes, use the same password.
  2. Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up your Okta multi-factor authentication. 

Log in to mySLU

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

Step Two: Submit Your Estimated Financial Aid Form

If you are an admitted first-time freshman who is eligible to file the FAFSA, you are encouraged to complete SLU's Estimated Financial Aid Offer form in order to receive your financial aid offer as soon as possible. The form is located in your Billiken Gateway portal.

In response to FAFSA delays, SLU launched an institutional aid application that mirrors the FAFSA. Read additional information.

Step Three: 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 Saint Louis University 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 Four: Complete All Your mySLU To-Dos

Once you've logged into mySLU, you can:

Tell Us Your Housing Preferences

  • Housing contracts can be viewed and completed through mySLU. You must first submit your enrollment deposit. 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 SLU 101

  • Register for SLU 101 Orientation.
  • Students currently living overseas are not required to attend SLU 101 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

  • SLU Email: 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 SLU using 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 "Saint Louis University" and use your SLU login credentials to get started.
    • Additionally, you may use the desktop version by clicking on the EAB Navigate Student icon on MySLU Tools, or go to http://slu.navigate.eab.com. 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 SLU ID

  • Submit your photo for your SLU ID. 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 SLU ID. View SLU ID photo guidelines.

Health To-Dos

  • Submit required immunization and screening records to SLU’s vaccine portal 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 Five: Review Financial Aid

Invest in Your Future

  • Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
    • SLU code: 002506
  • Check your email — personal and/or SLU email address — for a message from SLU Student 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 Six: Complete Other To-Dos

Visit SLU

  • The best way to see yourself at SLU is 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 SLU community on ZeeMee.

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 Billiken Gateway portal 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 student health insurance 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 SLU President Fred P. Pestello

What's Next?

Prepare For Your First-Year at SLU

We believe in educating the whole person at Saint Louis University. We are not only concerned with your mind, but also your heart, body and spirit. From various tour options to the SLU EXPeriential 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

SLU 101 Orientation and Saint Louis University'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 SLU — 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 SLU EXPeriential 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 mySLU account? Chat with ITS (AskSLU).

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