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Guide for International Students 2017–18 Top 100 25 Research universities in the US Graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally 1818 Saint Louis University was founded 1st Federally certified flight school in the US Top 300 World University Rankings (Times Higher Education 2015-16) #4 in the country for service (Washington Monthly 2016) #96 in the National University Rankings (U.S. News & World Report 2016) 1st University west of the Mississippi River 99% of tenured faculty hold the highest degree in their field 4 Contents | Saint Louis University 2017-18 Welcome to Saint Louis University! As a Catholic, Jesuit institution, Saint Louis University values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the university has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 13,000 strong, seeking to mold their lives into something stronger. The university has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. The university’s commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college. In SLU’s classrooms, ethics, spirituality and compassion are fundamental, no matter what the subject. More than 80 of SLU’s courses integrate service into academics. And this spirit pervades campus; SLU students, faculty and staff provide more than a million hours of community service each year. In addition, Saint Louis University is a major catalyst for urban renewal in the heart of a remarkable city. The university has funded more than $850 million in campus improvements and expansions during the past 25 years. Founded in 1818, SLU was the first university west of the Mississippi River. As it approaches 200 years, Saint Louis University is going boldly forward with an unwavering commitment to a higher purpose, a greater good. “ Saint Louis University is an exceptional place full of talented, dedicated people with various backgrounds, experiences and aspirations. We invite you to find out what it means to be a part of our community.” Fred P. Pestello, PhD President, Saint Louis University Saint Louis University English Language Program 6 St. Louis, Missouri 40 Academic English 8 Saint Louis University Student Life 10 SLU-Madrid Campus 42 Life on Campus 12 SLU Academic Programs 44 Sports and Recreation 14 SLU Colleges 46 Housing and Dining 16 INTO Saint Louis University 48 Internships and Working Undergraduate 50 Alumni and Parents 18 Undergraduate Admissions 51 Scholarships 19 Direct Entry Application 20 Pathway Programs 54 Application Process Graduate 56 INTO SLU Application 28 Graduate Admissions 61 Affidavit of Support 29 Direct Entry 62 Country Scales 30 Pathway Programs 64 English Waiver Guidelines 38 Centers of Distinction 65 Dates, Tuition and Fees 11:1 Student-faculty ratio Best Values in Private Education (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance 2016) 6 St. Louis, Missouri | Saint Louis University 2017-18 Downtown St. Louis features the 192-meter tall Gateway Arch. Students enjoy the 1,293 acres of Forest Park. The St. Louis Zoo is ranked as the 4th best zoo in the world. Free access to nearly all of the world-class city attractions, including the St. Louis Zoo Saint Louis University 2017-18 | St. Louis, Missouri 7 Saint Louis University Louis Saint St. Louis, Missouri Known as the “Gateway City,” St. Louis is rich in American history. You’ll see this symbolized by the giant stainless steel Gateway Arch, standing 192 meters high on the banks of the Mississippi River. Located in the heart of the city, Saint Louis University offers an urban campus, just steps away from the arts and entertainment district. Local Knowledge Attractions Neighborhoods Founded by the French in 1764, St. Louis No matter where you turn, you’ll find many With 79 distinct neighborhoods in the city is one of the largest and most historically things to see and do in St. Louis. There of St. Louis, you will have no shortage of significant cities in the Midwest. St. Louis are more free attractions than any place opportunities to feel right at home or to is a hub for big business, for both Fortune outside of Washington, DC. Forest Park is explore new and exciting cultures. 500 and privately held companies, including larger than New York City’s Central Park Saint Louis University’s campus is in Boeing, Centene, Emerson, Enterprise and contains the St. Louis Zoo, art museum, Midtown, which features many notable art and Monsanto. science center and history museum. The institutions and restaurants. In addition, St. Louis is emerging as one City Museum combines art and fun through recycled architecture. Grant’s Farm, Laumeier The Fabulous Fox Theatre is a historic venue of the nation’s leading areas for high-tech that hosts touring musicals while Powell entrepreneurs and information technology Sculpture Park, the Museum of Westward Expansion and the Anheuser-Busch brewery Symphony Hall is home to the second-oldest startups. Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and symphony in the US. CNBC all praised the Gateway City’s start-up also are worth a visit. Dozens of unique scene, adding to the growing sector. shops and restaurants also contribute to St. Chaifetz Arena, located on SLU’s Louis’ unique charm and multicultural flair. campus, attracts many musical and other Active Lifestyle St. Louis is noted for being one of the entertainment acts. With more than 100 parks in the city, nation’s best sports cities. Join residents and St. Louis offers an active city lifestyle. cheer for the 11-time World Series champion From biking and running, to walking and St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball skateboarding, you will find there is no and the St. Louis Blues of the National shortage of activities within the city. Hockey League. Forest Park is ranked #1 city park in the US (USA Today 2016) A short one-hour flight to Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta 8 Saint Louis University | Saint Louis University 2017-18 SLU At-a-Glance Founded: 1818 Enrollment: 12,914 International Students: 973 Countries Represented: 77 Bachelor’s Degrees: 87 Master’s/PhD Degrees: 100 Campus Size: 270 acres Research: $39.6M Student-to-Professor Ratio: 11:1 SLU Center for Global Citizenship 270-acre urban campus in the heart of the city Saint Louis University 2017-18 | Saint Louis University 9 Saint Louis University Louis Saint Saint Louis University Set on more than 270 acres with nearly 150 buildings, SLU is a true urban campus in a historic US city. SLU is steps from the arts and entertainment district known as Grand Center, providing a unique experience for you. Educating through Holistic Means As a major research institution, we have Key University Resources Saint Louis University believes in educating invested vast resources to advance academic ‘the whole person’—your mind, body, heart programs and enhance your student SLU Libraries and spirit. experience. That’s why we are one of only lib.slu.edu nine Catholic universities with a high or very You will be encouraged to challenge Busch Student Center high research designation from the Carnegie ideas and look for better answers. As a slu.edu/busch-student-center Foundation. consequence, not only will you learn to • Bookstore defend your ideas, but you will also learn to Learning Outside the Classroom • Food Court improve them. SLU is dedicated to teaching At SLU, learning isn’t limited by classroom • Entertainment you to develop the ability to think logically, walls. Our first-year experience includes • Student Activities (Clubs, Student argue pointedly and express yourself clearly. innovative programs to help you transition Government, Fraternities and Sororities) This training will help you evolve as a leader, to SLU. As a new student, you will be part of Support Services acquiring the ethical and moral foundation a community that is supportive, creative and • The Learning University Writing Services necessary to make sound judgments. academically focused. • Tutoring Challenging Students to be More First-year Experience • Academic support and supplemental SLU values academic excellence, life- Innovative programs for first-year students instruction help ensure that your transition to SLU is changing research, compassionate health • Visa and immigration support care and a strong commitment to faith and successful. Sophomores, juniors and seniors service. For nearly 200 years, we have also can participate in programs tailored just gone beyond teaching facts and figures. for them. We encourage our students to form ideas and identities. Today, nearly 13,000 students seek to mold their lives into something more purposeful. $850M in campus improvements and expansions in the last 25 years SLU will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2018 10 Saint Louis University-Madrid | Saint Louis University 2017-18 Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus At the SLU-Madrid Campus, you can earn a US university degree and experience life in an exciting European capital city with courses taught in English and some in Spanish. Direct entry students can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree from SLU-Madrid, or start at SLU-Madrid and finish in the US. Studying in Madrid, Spain The campus is centrally located in a quiet, Degree Programs The vibrant capital of Spain, Madrid, has safe neighborhood; within minutes of SLU-Madrid offers the following a population of more than 6 million and is the city’s excitement, with views of the undergraduate and graduate degree home to some of the world’s finest museums, mountains to the north and west, and easy programs completely at the palaces and monuments. Boutiques, tapas access to city transportation.