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博彩网址大全 101 Summer Orientation

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Prepare for Your First Semester at 博彩网址大全

博彩网址大全 101 orientation is your first opportunity to live life as a Billiken and all incoming students are expected to attend. During 博彩网址大全 101, you'll connect with other students, be introduced to Saint Louis University resources and get to know key spots on campus.

Summer 博彩网址大全 101 sessions for incoming freshmen are two-day overnight campus visits filled with everything you need to prepare for your first semester. Our one-day summer transfer 博彩网址大全 101 sessions are designed with your previous college experience in mind. 

See 博彩网址大全 101 sample schedules for freshmen, transfer students, and for parents and families

Specifically designed to support and equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to achieve success in your educational career, 博彩网址大全 101 also guides your guardians and families to coach and empower you in your development as an adult learner.

An Experience You'll Never Forget

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What to Expect


博彩网址大全 101 sets you up for success from the start. We’ve packed 博彩网址大全's orientation experience with all the information you’ll need to prepare for your first semester at 博彩网址大全. 博彩网址大全 101 starts with a welcome session. There you will meet our 博彩网址大全 101 leaders — upperclassmen who will be your guides during summer orientation at 博彩网址大全. Throughout summer orientation at 博彩网址大全 you will:

  • Learn about academic expectations and available support services at 博彩网址大全.
  • Explore ways to get involved with campus resources and activities.
  • Get your questions answered to help you prepare for your first semester. 
  • Meet new friends.

With 博彩网址大全 101 leaders and 博彩网址大全 staff as your guides, you’ll feel welcome among your fellow Billikens. You'll get excited about what lies ahead. And most importantly, you’ll kick off your life at 博彩网址大全 with confidence.

博彩网址大全 101 Dates

Summer 2024 Freshman Orientation Sessions

  • Monday and Tuesday, June 3-4
  • Thursday and Friday, June 6-7
  • Monday and Tuesday, June 10-11
  • Thursday and Friday, June 13-14
  • Monday and Tuesday, June 17-18
  • Thursday and Friday, June 20-21
  • Monday and Tuesday, June 24-25
  • Thursday and Friday, June 27-28
  • Monday and Tuesday, July 1-2

Please do not purchase plane tickets or finalize travel plans until you have signed up for a 博彩网址大全 101 session. Each session has a limited capacity.

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Register for 博彩网址大全 101


Summer 2024 博彩网址大全 101 registration opens in mid-March. To register, log into my博彩网址大全. (Your username and password can be found in your admission packet). Click on the 博彩网址大全 101 Registration icon. You must submit your enrollment deposit before registering for 博彩网址大全 101. It may take 48 hours or more for the system to recognize your deposit before you can select your 博彩网址大全 101 session.

Before 博彩网址大全 101

All first-semester students are required to complete course placement testing and the course selection survey. Most students need to complete the testing by May 15.

Two-Day Overnight 博彩网址大全 101 Freshman Orientation Sample Schedule

You’ll receive a folder of information when you check in for 博彩网址大全 101. In your folder, you'll find your orientation schedule and a checklist of tasks we suggest you complete during some of the free time built into the program. 

About a week before your 博彩网址大全 101 session, you will receive an email with more information to prepare for 博彩网址大全 101 and tasks to complete before your session. Please keep up on emails from 博彩网址大全 and check for communication sent to the email address you used when registering for 博彩网址大全 101.

Below is a sample of what students can expect from the two-day overnight 博彩网址大全 101 Freshman Orientation program.

Day One

  • 8 a.m.
    Check-in at Grand residence hall, then head to Busch Student Center to start the day’s events.
  • 9 a.m.
    博彩网址大全 101 Welcome
  • 9:35 a.m.
    Overview of the 博彩网址大全 101 program
  • 10:05 a.m.
    博彩网址大全 101 Game of Game (fun activities to simulate your first year)
  • 10:35 a.m.
    Residential Life and Dining
    Commuter Life Sessions
  • 11:05 a.m.
    Peer Group Meetings
  • 12 p.m.
    Lunch
  • 1 p.m.
    Academic Advising Overview
  • Afternoon
    Registration and Tech Lab
  • 2:30 p.m.
    The Name Game Session
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Honors Program Session
    Involvement and Engagement
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Resume 101 
  • 4 p.m.
    Applying for On-Campus Jobs
  • 4:35 p.m.
    Building a 博彩网址大全 Academic Toolbox
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Billiken Buzz (Hang out with other students, or do a self-guided campus tour.)
  • 5 p.m.
    Campus Tour
  • 6 p.m.
    Mission Dinner
  • 6:50 p.m.
    Peer Group Meetings
  • 7:50 p.m.
    Student Panel
  • 8:45 p.m.
    Trivia
  • 9:40 p.m.
    Evening Activities

Day Two

  • 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
    Breakfast
  • 8:30 -11:45 a.m.
    Registration and Tech Lab
  • 9 a.m.
    Study Abroad
  • 9:35 a.m.
    博彩网址大全 Scavenger Hunt
  • 10 a.m.
    Involvement and Engagement
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Resume 101
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Applying for On-Campus Jobs
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Billiken Buzz (Hang out with other students, or take a self-guided campus tour.)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Preparing for the Fall: Next Steps!
  • 11:45 a.m.
    Peer Group Meetings
  • 12:15 p.m.
    Lunch and Campus Resource Fair
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Optional Afternoon Activities (If you still have items to finish before you depart campus, please use this time to follow up with any offices or complete necessary tasks.)
  • By 3 p.m.
    Check out of Grand Hall (Checkout will begin in the morning, but must be out by 3 p.m.)

One-Day 博彩网址大全 101 Transfer Orientation

We understand that you already have experience at college, so we've designed 博彩网址大全 101 Transfer Orientation specifically to meet the unique needs of transfer students. In-person and virtual sessions are available for 2024 transfer orientation.

View Transfer 博彩网址大全 101 Schedules and FAQs

博彩网址大全 101 for Parents and Families

博彩网址大全 101 includes sessions for parents and guardians. Learn more about financial aid, campus safety, academic support and helping students transition to college life.

View 博彩网址大全 101 Schedules and Tips for Parents/Families

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Follow The Leader


During your orientation, you'll get to know the 博彩网址大全 101 leaders, current Billikens who are here specifically to help you get started on your journey at 博彩网址大全.

Questions?

Find answers to the most-asked 博彩网址大全 101 questions, from accommodations and parking to class registration and student IDs. For additional questions about 博彩网址大全 101, please contact us at slu101@drordi.com.