Minors in Labs
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s teaching and research mission includes a commitment to mentoring programs that educate youth who have scientific interests. Minors may participate in shadowing, volunteer work in research laboratories, the STARS program, funded research projects, and tours of research facilities that may include demonstrations by SLU faculty.
Â鶹´«Ã½ has established the Minors in Laboratories Policy and related onboarding procedures to ensure the safety of and minimize risk to minors visiting on-campus laboratories.
May 1, 2023 Update: The following forms and instructions were updated, removing prior restrictions and vaccination requirements needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Form A - Request for Approval of Research Project Involving Minor Participants in Laboratories (PDF)
- Form B - Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor in Laboratories (PDF)
- Minors in Laboratories - Faculty Step-by-Step Guide to Approval and Onboarding (PDF)
Beginning May 10, 2023, only the currently posted May 1, 2023 versions of Form A and Form B will be accepted.
Please review the Minors in Labs Document list for details.
- Form A - Request for Approval of Research Project Involving Minor Participants in Laboratories (PDF)
- Form B - Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor in Laboratories (PDF)
- Minors in Laboratories - Faculty Step-by-Step Guide to Approval and Onboarding (PDF)
- Minors in Labs Participant Instructions for Getting SLU ID Badges and Parking Authorization (PDF)
- OHP Enrollment Form: Medical History Questionnaire (PDF)