Graduate admitted student webinar living in St. Louis

Nearest Airport
St. Louis International (STL)
Connecting Airports
Atlanta – 1.5 hours
Miami – 2.25 hours
LIVING IN ST. LOUIS
CHICAGO
NASHVILLE
ATLANTA
KANSAS CITY
MIDWEST

TOP CITY
TO VISIT
#1
STARTUP CITY
TOP 10
TOP 10
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CREATIVE CITIES
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AFFORDABLE CITIES
Forbes
#2
BEST CITIES FOR JOBS
Glassdoor
ST. LOUIS RANKINGS + HISTORY
#1
CITY PARK IN US
Forest Park
BEST CITIES
FOR COLLEGE GRADS
Career Bliss
ROUTE 66
IS IN ST. LOUIS
HISTORIC
1904
TO HOST SUMMER OLYMPICS
FIRST US CITY
1764
FOUNDED
ST. LOUIS
#2
US City
for free
activities

CPT/OPT
OPPORTUNITIES
40+
STEM PROGRAMS
AT SLU
10
FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
FASTEST
GROWING CITY FOR
TECHNOLOGY JOBS
FASTEST
GROWING US CITY FOR
FOREIGN-BORN POPULATION
5
FORTUNE 1000 COMPANIES
EXPERIENCE + OUTCOMES
WORK IN ST. LOUIS
#1
BEST COLLEGE
FOR JOBS IN MO
#2
AFFORDABLE CITY FOR MILLENIALS
TOP 10
BEST CITY FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS
94%
of recent SLU Alumni
are satisfied with their post-graduation path

Major industries and companies
Technology, biotechnology, healthcare, logistics, business, banking and finance.
Downtown Clayton
Forest Park
Central West End
SLU
Grand Center
Downtown St. Louis
CORTEX
SLU’s central location
Just minutes from the region’s two largest business districts
Thriving local economy
$150+ billion economy
EXPERIENCE + OUTCOMES
WORK IN ST. LOUIS

TRANSPORTATION
Around Campus
Saint Louis
AIRPORT
International Airport
Lambert St. Louis International – 20 mins from campus
Airport Code: (STL)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
MetroLink & MetroBus
(2) line urban rail system
Extensive bus network
www.metrostlouis.org
Other
Taxi, Uber, Lyft
Public, pay-to-use scooters
Billiken Shuttle Service
Provides transportation on campus and points around St. Louis
Service between North and South Campuses
SLU Ride
Assistance can be provided to University buildings on campus as bordered by Washington Boulevard, Compton Avenue, Shaw Boulevard and Vandeventer Avenue.
Bike
Bike racks are available throughout campus, and a popular and convient option.

ROBERT MAY HALL
Designated for graduate, law and medical students only, Robert May Hall is immediately adjacent to the Saint Louis University campus.
You get the independence of apartment living with proximity to both SLU’s campus, the Billiken Shuttle service and Grand Center. Units feature exposed brick, large loft-style windows, granite countertops and maple cabinets.

ROBERT MAY HALL
What's in the Unit?
Full-sized bed
Dressers
Sofa and armchair
Coffee table
Full kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave
Front-load, stackable washer/dryer provided in each unit

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Off campus housing is generally less expensive than on campus and is readily available. These housing options are not owned or managed by SLU. There are several apartments near SLU, less than a mile from the heart of campus. There are many neighborhoods that are a short drive, bus ride, or bike ride from SLU as well. As a student, you will likely have to provide extra information to landlords and leasing companies.
This may include visa information, passport information, proof of acceptance at SLU, etc. The following websites provide a great list of off campus properties to choose from
https://www.forrentuniversity.com/Saint-Louis-University
CONSIDER:
DEPOSIT (sometimes 2 month’s rent)
UTILITIES (water, trash, electric, gas, internet)
FURNISHINGS
LOCATION

Things to Consider – Off Campus
Security Deposit
Furnished vs. Non-Furnished
Utilities
Distance to campus
All lead to extra $$ upfront

TEMPORARY HOUSING OPTIONS
Temporary Housing There are several hotels around SLU where you could choose to stay until you find permanent housing.
Water Tower Inn- Affordable, Walking distance to North Campus
http://www.slu.edu/wti/
Hotel Ignacio- Upscale, on the North Campus (MAY BE USED FOR QUARANTINE)
http://www.hotelignaciostl.com/
Holiday Inn Express- 3 minute drive from Frost campus, 15 minute walk http://www.hiexstlouiswest.com/

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HEAR FROM STUDENTS ABOUT LIVING IN ST. LOUIS!

Admission Process
Application
Application review
Decision Letter
Scholarship decision
Proof of finances
I-20
Next steps – Banner ID, SLU Net ID
Deposit
Visa process
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