Welcome, New Billikens
Congratulations on your admission to Saint Louis University! We are thrilled to welcome you to the Billiken family. This page serves as a comprehensive checklist of your next steps as an admitted student. Please use it as a reference and contact your admission counselor with any questions.
What's Next?
Complete your list of SLU to-dos.
Deposit Online
- Log in to your Billiken Gateway portal and complete your admission offer form.
- Submit your $500 enrollment deposit online.
Your deposit secures your place in the incoming class and should be submitted once you've decided to attend SLU. If you change your mind, you'll forfeit the deposit.
The mySLU portal is your comprehensive online resource. As a new Billiken, you'll use it to enroll in classes, apply for housing, check your SLU email, view billing information and more.
- Find your SLU Net ID, which is located in your Billiken Gateway portal under "My Application Info" on the right side of the screen.
- Activate your SLU Net ID and password by following these step-by-step instructions.
Need help? Contact ITS at 314-977-4000 or ask@slu.edu.
As an admitted transfer student, you will receive an official evaluation of transfer credits and a preliminary degree audit.
Summer and Fall Entry
Evaluations begin in February. Results will be posted to your account up to two weeks after submission.
Spring Entry
Evaluations begin in October. Results may take up to four weeks to post to your account, depending on internal processing volume.
View your credit evaluation in Degree Works via mySLU.
International Transfer Credit
If you completed courses at an international college or university, additional information is required for your transfer credit evaluation. To request an evaluation, admitted transfer students can send copies of course descriptions or syllabi, translated in English, to articulation@slu.edu.
Use this college social app to connect with other incoming students.
- Find potential roommates
- Attend exclusive live events
- Chat with a current student
Housing contracts open Feb. 1 for students beginning in the fall and Oct. 1 for students beginning in the spring. They can be accessed via mySLU after your enrollment deposit is processed (24-48 hours). Your housing assignment will be based on your submission date.
If you have not yet completed four semesters of college, you are required to live on SLU's campus. However, you can request an exemption.
You must file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to formally determine your eligibility for state and federal grants and loans.
- Use SLU's FAFSA school code: 002506.
- File by Feb. 1 for priority consideration.
- Read SLU's FAFSA FAQs.
SLU's placement process ensures you start SLU in the appropriate classes. After your enrollment deposit is processed (24-48 hours), complete your test(s) as soon as possible. Your advisor will use your scores to create your schedule.
The Transfer SLU 101 orientation program will help you start your first semester at SLU feeling informed and connected.
What To Expect
- Class registration
- Essential resources
- Opportunities to get involved
- Key spots on campus
- Student connection
You'll use your SLU ID to access locations and services around campus, including buildings, parking, meal plans and printing. Check your SLU email for information on how to submit your photo online.
Required Records
Submit your required immunization and screening records to SLU's vaccine portal.
Health Insurance
Enroll in SLU's University Health Plan or provide proof of private insurance by submitting SLU's health insurance waiver.
Questions? Contact the SLU Student Health Center at SHC@health.slu.edu.
Submit your official college transcript(s) before classes start.
- Drop off in person at DuBourg Hall, Room 119
- Mail to SLU's Office of Admission, 221 N. Grand Blvd. Room 149, St. Louis, MO 63103
Campus parking permits can be purchased year-round online via mySLU. Options vary by price and access.
International Students
International student have a few additional steps. Our Office of International Services can help.
Certificate, Second-Degree-Seeking and Readmitted Students
Once you've logged into mySLU and submitted your enrollment deposit, contact your admission counselor for the next steps to get enrolled in classes.
Find Your Counselor
Questions? Contact your admission counselor, or email us at transfer@slu.edu.
