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6 p.m. (CST), Monday, July 8

Lauren Davis, director of housing, and Monica Carson, director of residence life in the Office of Residence Life and University Housing

Families will hear from the staff of University Housing regarding what to expect during move-in, what you should pack and roommate assignments.

Brooks Goedeker, executive director at Saint Louis Midtown Redevelopment Corporation

Learn about all the new developments surrounding campus. This conversation will showcase the opportunities your student has to participate and transition into the SLU community.

Melinda Heikkinen, assistant vice president for public safety and Joshua Johnson, community engagement manager for the Department of Public Safety

Before you step foot on campus, you will hear from our Public Safety officers about what to expect before you arrive for Fall Welcome and how Public Safety can be of service to you and your student.

Jackie Weber, director, Student Involvement Center

Learn more about how the SLU community will be welcoming you and your Billikens. We have plenty of activities planned and traditions to share. You don't want to miss this Facebook Live to get a quick look at the schedule

SLU Academic Services: Helping Students Help Themselves

Lindsay Gonterman (RISE), Peggy Dotson (Academic Advising), Kendra Johnson (CADR)

We will host three units that represent departments that support students academically and socially: RISE-Reflect, Ignite, Succeed, Engage, Center for Accessibility and Disability Services (CADR), and Academic Services.

Student Financial Services Update
 

Julie Martin, associate director for financial services and/or Jacob Harlan, assistant director for financial services

We will discuss relevant financial aid topics for 2024-25, as well as information on loans and billing.

The Residential Experience

Monica Carson, director of residence life

Now that your Billiken is settled into their residence hall, learn more about programming and built-in support for students in their new homes. Information will be provided on how our residential community demonstrates cura personalis and how campus partners establish relationships.

Living and Feeling Well at SLU

Knieba Jones-Johnson, director, University Counseling Center

At your Billiken's halfway mark of the semester, they could feel a little overwhelmed. This Facebook Live provides strategies on how your student can keep their mind, body, and soul intact, and how family members can support them in a healthy way. Learn more about the support groups that are designed to help students advocate for and support themselves during difficult times. 

Billiken Family Check-In

Family panel

This is your time to check in and connect with other Billiken families to fellowship, share and exchange information about how your Billiken is doing. We will have special guests from the SLU community join as well. 

Study Abroad

Kamryn Moore, education abroad coordinator and Margot Baumgartner, Madrid study abroad counselor

Let's debunk the myths and talk about the facts of your Billiken studying abroad! We will discuss options, applications, finances and more. Study abroad applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open in January, so now is the time to start planning.

FAFSA Tips & Tricks

Julie Martin, associate director and Hannah Smith, assistant director, Student Financial Services

It's about time to renew your FAFSA, to learn more about the billing cycle at SLU and how or what can you do better to ensure your student's financial situation is accurate and realistic so that you can better support your Billiken through their college experience.