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International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation is your opportunity to meet other international students and find out more about Saint Louis University. 

You’ll learn about the requirements for maintaining your visa, take required placement exams, enroll in classes and meet new friends. We’ll help you sign up for a cell phone, open a bank account, and bring you to the store to get essential items for your first few weeks on campus. You'll also register with the Office of International Services so we can assist you during your stay.

Every international student should plan to attend SLU’s international orientation, even if you’ve studied in the United States before. Every school has different policies and resources, and it is important to know what is expected of you at SLU.

Spring 2023 International Student Orientation:

Jan. 12, 2023

Undergraduate Students

If you will be arriving in St. Louis on Jan. 10 or Jan. 11, SLU provides complimentary airport pick up at Lambert International Airport in St Louis, Missouri. This is only for students who have on-campus accommodations. If you would like to use the free pick-up service, please use this form to provide flight details

Orientation Date: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023
Location: Wool Ball Room, Busch Student Center  170 and 171
Time: 9 a.m.

Spring Semester Classes Begin: Jan 17, 2023

Graduate Students

For graduate international students beginning their studies in January 2023, we provide airport pick up if you are living on the campus. If you will be arriving in St. Louis on Jan. 10 or Jan. 11, we provide complimentary airport pick up at Lambert International Airport in St Louis, Missouri. This is only for students who have on-campus accommodations. If you would like to use the free pick-up service, please use this form to provide flight details. If you are not living on the campus, you should take a taxi or Uber directly to your residence.

Orientation Date: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023
Location: Wool Ball Room, Busch Student Center Room 170 and 171
Time: 9 a.m.

Graduate program start dates vary by program. Please contact your academic department to determine when your department will hold orientation. Be advised that you are still required to attend international student orientation.