Office and Parent and Family Engagement
Welcome to the SLU community! As part of the Billiken family, you play an integral role in assisting with the transition and success of your student into the Saint Louis University community. Â鶹´«Ã½'s Office of Parent and Family Engagement (OPFE) provides resources, communications and services for families to assist with navigating SLU so that your student can succeed in the college environment.
Whether you live across town or the globe, we know a part of you is at Saint Louis University as long as you have a student here. Parents and families are a valued part of our SLU community, every member of which is devoted to the academic and personal success of students.
The Mission of the OPFE
Our mission at the Office of Parent and Family Engagement is to cultivate strong bonds between Â鶹´«Ã½ and our students' families by fostering open communication and understanding. We strive to showcase the diverse perspectives and experiences of our university environment while engaging families in enriching programming that promotes academic growth and a vibrant collegiate experience.
Through building a supportive community, we aim to empower families as valuable resources for our university and collaborate with them to advance SLU’s mission of serving a higher purpose for a greater good.
Billiken Parent and Family Association
All SLU families are members of BPFA, keeping them informed about topics affecting
the student journey.
The Office of Parent and Family Engagement keeps families informed while their
student is at SLU.
Learn about campus events for families, from Homecoming weekend to the annual BPFA
Trivia night.
The What's the Scoop Facebook Live webinars are designed to help families learn
how various campus offices work to support students.
It all starts with SLU 101! You and your student will attend sessions to help prepare
you for the year to come.
All the ins and outs of SLU can seem overwhelming at first. Answer your questions
and find resources to support you and your student.
To Get Started
- Like the
- Join the to connect with other SLU families (Be sure to answer all the required questions to join)
- Download the official SLU Parent and Family Guidebook
- Sign up for emergency alerts. Students can list up to three cell phone numbers and email addresses for emergency alerts through their MySLU portal. Parents can also opt-in by texting SLUALERT to 7-7295.
- Email us anytime at parents@slu.edu
Stay Informed and Find your Community
Great for families outside of St. Louis, the BPFA Family Networks span across more than a dozen cities in the United States, facilitating connections among our more far flung Billikens. These groups coordinate a range of activities, from Billiken basketball watch parties to regional recruitment events, with the goal of nurturing strong bonds between families and the University.
