Are there any scholarships available for internationals? Where will I live during the summer? What's the latest on my visa? Where can I go hang out? What's in St. Louis anyway? Where can I meet new people? These are some of the most common questions that internationals ask. So read on and find out the answers!
Scholarships
Admission to SLU requires proof of financial support but just in case
you were wondering, there are scholarships available for international
students. You can apply for any of the top scholarships
when applying to admission to SLU. But for those who are already here
without a scholarship, there's still a number of options. The SLU Matteo
Ricci Scholarship awards $2500 every year to international students with
exceptional academic and leadership achievement. So there's reason to
study hard!
There are also scholarship opportunities from private sources. FastWeb has many scholarship and internship opportunities that internationals may be eligible to receive. They usually require you to write an essay. But keep in mind that scholarship amounts vary and will only help you out in small amounts, so it is best to make sure you have secured financial support for the duration of your stay here.
Housing
As residence halls close during Thanksgiving, Christmas and summer break,
internationals face challenges in finding temporary places to stay. For
graduate students and others who don't have living arrangements on campus,
there are many apartments available within the area. The ISF is currently
working on making sure we have resources that we can refer to you.
Visas
Always make sure your passport, visa and SEVIS I-20 form are intact! For
updates on visas, please click here.
The International
Center regularly sends updates about your visa status, so make sure
to check your SLU e-mail.
American
culture
Being in the United States exposes you to a culture different from your
own. Whether you're culture shocked or just want to make sure you're doing
things right, this guide to American culture
will surely come in handy!
Places
to go
St. Louis is a wonderful city that offers a variety of fun things to do.
For a comprehensive list, click here.
Getting
involved
New on campus? Get involved! Joining a student organization can be one
of the most fun and rewarding experiences in college life. At SLU, there's
always something for everyone--whether you're interested in sports, culture,
Greek life, volunteer work or networking with people within your career
field. For a list of organizations on campus, click here.
If you're an international, you are automatically a member of the ISF
and this is a GREAT way to meet people from all over the world. So feel
free to stop by our office at the Cross
Cultural Center (Suite 240) in the Busch Student Center. We'd sure
love to meet you!
International
Friend Program
The International Friends Program is a great opportunity to meet people
outside college life. International Friends are usually faculty, staff
and alumni who have volunteered to make a difference in one's experience
here in the U.S. For a full description of the program and to apply, click
here.
Mentor
Program
Our mentor program aims to help international students adjust to their
new environment. Anyone can sign up to be a mentor (old student) or mentee
(new student), and we will match students according to their needs. The
mentor program allows you to form new acquaintances, and possibly make
lasting friendships! To participate in this program, e-mail the following
information to isf@slu.edu:
Name
Country of origin
Year/Program/Major
How long you are studying at SLU
Telephone number
E-mail address
On-campus or off-campus housing