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Saint Louis University's mascot is the Billiken, but what exactly IS a Billiken? Learn more about this unique good-luck figure and how he came to represent SLU.

Say it loud: We're Billikens and proud! Check out one of SLU's most iconic Fall Welcome traditions, the annual Spirit Competition, followed by a Billiken soccer game.

Saint Louis University’s Oath of Inclusion is a student-led initiative that is an inspiration of what we can accomplish together.

Saint Louis University students, alumni and parents agree: There's something special about being a Billiken.

At SLU, students and alumni have access to career planning resources, job and internship opportunities, and the University's strong connections with employers in the St. Louis region and beyond.

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International Connections

President Feser Meets With Pope Leo XIV During Jesuit University Visit

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Fall Welcome 2026 is Almost Here!

Everything you need to become a Billiken, from move-in to campus orientation and social events.

World Collaborations

Students Head Down Under in Health Partnership

Students in the health-related Interprofessional Education program traveled to Australia in a collaboration to study healthcare and community service on an international level.

Making History

Alumna Achieves Milestone as Harris-Stowe University President

"Saint Louis University’s emphasis on caring for the whole person shaped how I lead today: with empathy, accountability and a commitment to the holistic development of students."

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