SLU Summer Advantage FAQs
Saint Louis University Summer Advantage allows incoming freshmen to take a foundational math, science or engineering course to prepare for required courses specific to their degree programs.
If you enroll in a SLU Summer Advantage course, you will receive a tuition grant to cover the cost of the class. There may be additional textbook fees associated with the course.
Courses Offered
You can take one course from the list below. You will receive an email from the SLU Office of Admission with information on which course to enroll in.
Note: If a course below is designated as online asynchronous, the course is self-paced, online through Canvas with deadlines for assignments and exams. If a course listed below is designated as online synchronous, the course is online through Canvas with specific meeting times on Zoom.
- MATH 1200: College Algebra - Online Asynchronous
- MATH 1400: Pre-Calculus - Online Asynchronous
- MATH 0300: Math Skills for College - Online Asynchronous
- MATH 1010: Progress Towards College Algebra - Online Asynchronous
- MATH 1020: Progress Towards Pre-Calculus - Online Asynchronous
- AS 1200: Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving - Online Synchronous
- ENGL 1930: Writing Skills for College - Online Asynchronous
- SE 1930: Special Topics: Science & Engineering Problem Solving Fundamentals - Online Synchronous
About Canvas
Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. It is used by learning institutions, educators and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions
These courses are optional. However, we recommend taking advantage of this option to ensure success in your chosen program.
These courses do not fill a specific degree requirement. However, they will prepare you for the required courses in your chosen degree program.
You will receive a tuition grant to cover the cost of the summer class. There may be additional textbook fees associated with the course.
You will need a course textbook if you are taking MATH 1200: College Algebra or MATH 1400: Pre-Calculus. For more information about how to order your textbook, visit The Billiken Shop, SLU's bookstore.
No, the tuition grant that will be used to cover the cost of this summer class will not be deducted from your SLU Difference Award.
You will receive an email from the Saint Louis University Office of Admission with information on which course will best prepare you to succeed in future courses.
You will receive an email from the Saint Louis University Office of Admission to complete a short form.
Once you complete that form, a SLU staff member will register you for the course. You will receive an email shortly after you are registered with your course information and registration confirmation.
Online courses are offered through Canvas, which can be accessed via your MySLU account in the ‘My Apps Dashboard.’
- MATH 1200: College Algebra and MATH 1400: Pre-Calculus - online asynchronous
- Students can expect to spend 12 hours per week in the course.
- AS 1200: Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving - online synchronous course with
specific meeting times on Zoom on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
1 - 2 p.m. Central Time.
- Students can expect to spend 4 hours in the course in addition to these meeting times.
- SE 1930-01: Science & Engineering Problem Solving Fundamentals - online synchronous
with specific meeting times on Zoom on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
from 3:10 - 4 p.m. Central Time.
- Students can also expect to spend 4 hours in the course in addition to the live meeting times.
- MATH 0300: Math Skills for College, MATH 1010: Progress Towards College Algebra, MATH
1020: Progress Towards Pre-Calculus - online asynchronous
- Students can expect to spend 3-8 hours per week in the course.
Please consult your admission notification for details on how to log in to your MySLU account. If you need help logging into your account, email summer@slu.edu, and a SLU staff member will connect you with your admission counselor.
If you have not set up your MySLU account yet, follow these instructions (PDF) - you will need your SLU Banner ID and Net ID when setting up your account for the first time. Your SLU Banner ID and Net ID can be found in your admission notification.
Email summer@slu.edu, and a SLU staff member will assist with your question.
Call the SLU ITS Service Desk at 314-977-4000 if you encounter any technology issues. ITS is available 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday, to handle general technology and support calls. Outside normal business hours, press option 1 to speak with an on-call IT staff member. You may also chat with ITS at ask.slu.edu.
Issues the service desk cannot resolve over the phone will be escalated to the desktop team for resolution.
If it's a situation related to Canvas, call 314-977-4000, and press 3 to speak directly with Canvas support.
Please email summer@slu.edu, and a SLU staff member will drop you from the class.
Yes, tutoring is available in the summer for MATH 1200: College Algebra and MATH 1400: Pre-Calculus.
Appointments for tutoring will be held on Zoom. Sign in to your MySLU account and book through EAB Navigate to make a tutoring appointment. For more information, visit the Academic Support page or contact the coordinator of academic support, Melissa Burgess, at melissa.burgess@slu.edu.
You may take the math placement test up to five times if you want to improve your score. You must wait at least 48 hours between each attempt and complete at least three hours of work in the learning modules.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please email the Office of Summer and Extended Studies at Saint Louis University at summer@slu.edu. If you have questions about the placement exam, please email placement@slu.edu.