My son is going to attend SLU next Fall. We live out of the country. It is very difficult for us to make admitted students’ day but we could get there the next week just to get a better feel of the campus and campus life, also to personally tour the aviation program.
Is it CRITICAL to attend Admitted Students’ Day?
Thanks for any info anyone has.
Hi! Welcome to SLU for both your son and you! I have a freshman there now, and would say that it is not critical that you attend an accepted students day. It is nice, but not imperative! Do visit next week and get a feel, though it is so beautiful in fall and spring! If you have any other questions, please feel free to message me! SLU is wonderful!
What is admitted student day? We live in Anchorage, Alaska so not easy to get to St Louis for a day!
@AKmom2009 It’s a recruiting event more than anything else. There’s no obligation to attend, and if you’re already committed to SLU, there’s probably not a lot of value in attending.
All the schools that D applied to offer these days… They bring out their clubs, conduct campus and department tours, and hold other events to help the admitted students determine if the school is right for them. Based on other forum discussions, it’s a good way to meet prospective classmates and get a sense of what the incoming class will be like.
Bottom line~no mandatory in any way, just a nice way to see campus (again) and get another feel for the place. Certainly nice if not too far or costly!
I have a freshman at SLU and live half way across the country, we did not attend admitted students day. You will have student/family orientation in the summer, usually during June, which is a 2 day event that is I think mandatory. If you know you are going to attend I would just plan to add any extra days you want either immediately before or after you orientation days. These are either a Monday/Tuesday, or Thursday/Friday in June. Be aware that they register for fall classes during the orientation so there is a benefit to an earlier orientation date in June to perhaps be able to ensure the class times you want.
We will attend the June 4/5 SLU 101. My daughter is super excited to get back to the SLU campus!