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New Student Convocation and Family Welcome

We officially welcome students and their families to ÁùºÏζÂÛ̳ each year at New Student Convocation. You’ll hear from ÁùºÏζÂÛ̳administration, faculty, staff and students as you become a true Billiken. 

ÁùºÏζÂÛ̳President Fred Pestello wearing academic regalia addressing students in arena seating at convocation

ÁùºÏζÂÛ̳ President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., addresses incoming Billikens at the 2022 New Student Convocation ceremony.

Convocation is one of the first opportunities for the entire new class of Billikens to develop a sense of cohesion and identity. Members of the ÁùºÏζÂÛ̳community will share what being a Billiken has meant to them and what they hope it will mean for you. 

2024 Convocation

The fall ÁùºÏζÂÛ̳ convocation ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Chaifetz Arena. Students should enter at Gate A, and the public should enter at Gate B. You will be able to watch the livestream here or on SLU's official Facebook page.