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Undergraduate Admission
For more information about becoming an undergraduate student at SLU, including special visit events, financial aid and the experience of being a Billiken, visit our freshman admissions website.
Graduate Admission
For questions about applying to one of our graduate programs, contact Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice Director of Admissions Bernie Backer at bernard.backer@slu.edu with the following information:
- Your program of interest
- What time is best to contact you on weekdays during regular business hours (North American Central Time).

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College for Public Health and Social Justice Admission

Students in Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice come from around the nation and the world for a diverse learning experience and larger networking opportunities. SLU’s admissions staff can help guide you into the program that is right for you and can help you achieve your goals.

Applying to the College

First-Time Freshman or Undergraduate Transfer Applications

For information about applying to Saint Louis University as a first-time freshman or transfer student, visit the Office of Admission website.

Graduate Applications

Applications to all graduate programs offered by the College for Public Health and Social Justice are submitted through centralized application services (SOPHAS, HAMPCAS or SOPHAS Express). Application routes vary, so please pay close attention to the details below. No GRE scores are required.

All supporting documents, including transcripts, World Education Services (WES) transcript evaluations, English language test scores and other materials are to be sent directly to these services. To avoid delays in processing your application, do not send any documents directly to SLU.

M.P.H. and M.S. Programs

Apply via SOPHAS, the centralized application service for schools and programs in public health.

Fall Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until classes are full. The international application deadline is June 1.
Spring Deadline: Apply by November 1. Please note that although students are welcome to start in the spring, doing so requires a minimum of 2.5 years to graduate due to course sequencing and availability.

M.H.A and M.S.H.A. Programs

Apply via SOPHAS or HAMPCAS:

Fall Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until classes are full. The international application deadline is June 1.
Spring Deadline: Apply by Nov. 1. Please note that although students are welcome to start in the spring, doing so requires a minimum of 2.5 years to graduate due to course sequencing and availability.

Spring admission is not offered for SLU’s residential M.H.A. program.

Accelerated and Dual Degree Programs

SOPHAS Express, a condensed application process, may be used by students being considered for accelerated 3+2 programs, dual degrees and certificate programs. Please note that students applying for any of SLU’s dual degree programs must also apply separately to the other program. See more details on the page dedicated to your program of interest.

SOPHAS Express Eligibility

Undergraduate students currently enrolled in their junior year at SLU applying for the accelerated 3+2 B.S./M.P.H. or B.S./M.H.A. programs
Students currently enrolled in the SLU MBA program applying for a dual M.H.A.
Students currently enrolled in the SLU J.D. (law) program applying for a dual M.H.A./J.D. or dual M.P.H./J.D. program
Students applying for the SLU M.P.H./physician assistant (M.M.S.) program
Students currently enrolled in SLU’s M.D. program seeking a dual M.P.H./M.D.
Students currently enrolled in SLU’s M.S.W. program seeking a dual M.P.H./M.S.W.
Students currently enrolled in SLU’s nutrition and dietetics program seeking a dual M.P.H./M.S.
Prospective or current students seeking to enroll in any certificate programs offered by the College for Public Health and Social Justice

Ph.D. Program in Public Health Studies

Applications for the Ph.D. program should be submitted via SOPHAS.

Application Deadline: January 30. (Fall admission only.)

Program Costs

View Current, Official SLU Graduate Tuition Rates and Fees

Graduate Scholarships and Financial Aid

Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and benefactors, SLU can make graduate school more attainable for many students. Every admitted student is automatically considered for scholarships and graduate research assistantships based on their application. Explore some highlights below and visit your program of interest for more information on specific opportunities.

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

The majority of M.P.H. students admitted to SLU receive generous scholarships.

Plus, recent curriculum innovations make it possible to earn your CEPH-accredited M.P.H. with just 42 credit hours. Even better, you can now earn an M.P.H. plus any certificate in a second area of expertise for just 48 credit hours, making you more attractive to your future employers in public health leadership. The reduction in the required number of credit hours saves you almost $8,000 in tuition compared to the former programs.

All admitted M.P.H. are automatically considered for a limited number of Graduate research assistantships (GRAs). No additional application documents are required. GRA offers are typically made between March 1 and April 15.

Please inquire with Admissions Director Bernie Backer.

Master of Health Administration and Online Health Administration, M.S.

M.H.A. and M.S.H.A. students are eligible for generous scholarship support. In addition, the residential M.H.A. program requires a 13-week summer internship between years one and two, most of which are paid experiences.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs)

Graduate research assistantships (GRAs) are limited opportunities awarded to new, incoming students on a competitive basis. Assistantships are generally awarded to the applicants with the highest GPAs, although other qualitative factors considered as part of your application to SLU are considered, such as schools attended, volunteer and leadership experience, and more. Neither the GRE nor additional materials are required.