INTO SLU Frequently Asked Questions
Congratulations on Your Offer to Take Part in an INTO SLU Pathway Program
Now that you've鈥痳eceived your admission to study at Saint Louis University, you're one step closer to becoming a Billiken.
If you鈥檝e received an offer letter to be in an INTO SLU pathway program, it was determined that you have the potential to be a successful student at Saint Louis University with our assistance. INTO SLU undergraduate and graduate pathway programs are designed to help international students become more confident English speakers. They will also support you as you build your academic skills and get to know international and domestic students attending SLU.
You may have received an offer for a pathway program due to a number of reasons. If
you did not meet the academic and/or English requirements needed to enter Saint Louis
University directly, SLU鈥檚 admissions team may have determined that you could benefit
from the extra support that INTO SLU offers. There is no need to be anxious about
where you start; just focus on where you will end up 鈥� with a degree from Saint Louis
University!
Also, please note that you may have received an email from our INTO SLU team before
you receive your official offer letter. Do not worry though, you will receive the
offer letter shortly.
INTO helps students from around the world achieve their dream of studying overseas at university. We support international students who apply for entry to an undergraduate or graduate degree program, and work with universities to create unique preparation programs designed for those students who don鈥檛 yet meet the university鈥檚 requirements. So, whether you're eligible to apply for a degree program or require some additional preparation before your degree, we can help!
Our undergraduate and postgraduate pathway programs support students in improving
their English and developing their subject-specific academic knowledge. We鈥檒l help
to ensure that you comfortably settle into life in a new country and are ready to
succeed in your degree. We've helped thousands of INTO students secure their place
on some of the best university courses overseas, and go on to find successful careers.
INTO SLU was established in 2015 and has helped hundreds of students succeed since
then. In addition to helping students succeed academically, we also prepare international
students to adapt to the educational, social and cultural norms of their host country
while pursuing a degree.
Our allows you to begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don鈥檛 meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry. You鈥檒l receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year and graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students. Depending on your English language scores, you鈥檒l enter International Year One through a customized program that lasts one or more semesters.
Our will give you the academic foundation and essential language skills to successfully move on to your master鈥檚 degree. You鈥檒l receive the highest level of support throughout your program, including personalized academic advising.
Students who are studying in a pathway program have the benefit of working alongside their American peers and earning credit toward their degree while improving their English skills. Pathway students at SLU have access to:
- Personalized academic, language and cultural support
- The English Language Center
- Tutoring and conversation panels
- Free airport pickup to greet you in St. Louis
- An orientation program designed to help you adjust to campus life
- Enhanced student advising
- A career center to support career planning, preparation and employment
- University housing support
- Social trips and activities with other students
- Wellness programs
- In 2020-21, 95% of all pathway students were eligible to progress at SLU.
Most importantly, you will still be a SLU Billiken! Being an INTO SLU graduate will not be noted on your diploma, and you will still have the same opportunities as domestic students will studying at the University.
The pathway program is set up to allow students an opportunity to complete their degree in the same amount of time as a direct-entry student. Some undergraduate and graduate programs do have additional prerequisite course requirements students will need to take and this could add additional time to your specific study plan.
Costs vary from year to year. For more information, visit our .
If you have not yet submitted or have updated ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores, we can still accept鈥痶hem up to four weeks before your program start date.
The short answer is yes! All international students are automatically considered for a scholarship, and in most cases, the scholarships will be automatically applied. The only exception is students who are taking Academic English courses only. Academic English students are ineligible for scholarships. If you have questions about the scholarship you were awarded, please do not hesitate to contact us at intoslu@slu.edu.
The INTO SLU program charges a program fee, not tuition. Financial Aid provided through the university or other sources are not able to be applied to this program. You may, however, be eligible for a program scholarship and if so this would have been included with your offer letter.
Our recruitment staff is happy to speak to you.
For admission questions, you can reach out to us at 鈥�intoadmissions@slu.edu. Please include your student ID number so that an admission counselor will know how
to best assist you.
Your confirmation letter outlines important details such as:
- Your start date and study plan
- Statement of fees and balance
- Documents required for confirmation
- Housing information
The offer letter you receive will outline exact instructions on how to confirm your place in the program. Make sure to complete the following steps as soon as possible:
- Review the offer letter you received.
- Complete and sign acceptance form and return to 鈥痠ntoadmissions@slu.edu quoting your Application鈥� ID number. This can be found in your 鈥痮ffer letter (example: IN:E1234567Q).
- Pay your deposit (instructions are in your offer letter).
- If you are applying for an F-1 student visa, submit your passport, bank statement and Affidavit of Support.
You can pay in full through the INTO pay online link. This link can be found towards the end of your offer letter in the Financial Q&A section. Additional fees might apply for credit cards (Visa or Master card) or international money exchange. You can also pay through a bank wire transfer. We don鈥檛 accept cash payments.
Students will receive their SLU email and password from ITS. To access the Saint Louis University , click 鈥淟ogin.鈥� Type in your SLU Net Id and SLU Net Password, then click 鈥淪ign In.鈥� You may be prompted to enter a multifactor identification PIN that can be texted to you or relayed via phone. Contact the by submitting a ticket online or by calling +1-314-977-4000 for all technology support and service requests.
To help you have a smooth transition to SLU, please visit our for a guide that prepares you for your arrival and orientation.