Fall Welcome Calendar | Chaifetz Arena, 1 S Compton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Members of the SLU community come together to celebrate new beginnings and new Billikens with a special ceremony, outstanding speakers and an inspirational message from SLU's 34th president, Edward Feser, Ph.D.

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Fall Welcome Calendar | Chaifetz Arena parking lot (Fred Weber Lot)
As you exit Chaifetz Arena, we invite you to join us for a food truck festival where you can grab a quick bite, engage with fellow Billiken families, and meet members of SLU's faculty and staff. We also encourage you to use this time to offer a goodbye to your student, run last-minute errands or share heartfelt hugs. After the food trucks depart, the Fall Welcome schedule ramps up and we keep your Billiken busy and engaged, making new friends and starting their journey at SLU. Please note that all food truck purchases are on your own.

Fall Welcome Calendar | various locations
Your friendly Oriflamme leaders will have told you where to meet to start your Fall Welcome experience. Get ready, Fall Welcome begins now!

Fall Welcome Calendar | various locations
Join your Oriflamme leader for your first small-group dialogue where you will review the full calendar of activities, learn what it means to be a SLU-dent, and share your hopes, fears and dreams about what to expect in the next few weeks. Consider these folks your peer group throughout Fall Welcome and beyond.

Fall Welcome Calendar | with your Oriflamme groups
Get ready to show your Billiken pride! In anticipation of SLU's annual Spirit Competition, join your Oriflamme leaders and get decked out in your new Billiken gear. Plan on an evening full of cheering, face-painting and sign-making as you show spirited support for Billiken soccer. Residential students will meet on their floor; commuter students should gather in the Commuter Lounge (Busch Student Center 140).

Fall Welcome Calendar | Grand Dining Hall
As you prepare for the 2025 Spirit Competition, don't forget to take a dinner break at Grand Dining.

Fall Welcome Calendar | West Pine Mall (outside Busch Student Center)
As you travel to Hermann Stadium, make a pit stop outside of the BSC to perform your community's unique cheer! Judges will select the top three teams based upon your cheer theme, creativity and overall school spirit.

Fall Welcome Calendar | Hermann Stadium
New students will journey to Hermann Stadium to cheer our Billiken men to victory over the Blue Demons from DePaul.  As a special treat, the new class will also participate in SLU's biggest "Rock, Paper, Scissors" competition at halftime!

Fall Welcome Calendar | Center for Global Citizenship, Simon Recreation Center, Grand Dining Hall and West Pine Mall
Did someone say block party?! Partake in activities from inflatables and karaoke to mini golf and crafts. There will be something for everyone, including a chance to make new friends as you work your way through campus and down West Pine for this night of fun.