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St. Lawrence University

Commencement 2026

Commencement is almost here—join us in celebrating the achievements and promise of our graduating Laurentians and explore the full schedule of events.

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Majors, Minors, and 
Pre-Professional Programs

Choose from more than 100 areas of study—including 47 majors, 41 minors, and 14 pre-professional programs that prepare you for professional school and impactful careers. 
 

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11:1

student to faculty ratio

94%

Job Placement Rate

$55,093

Average Aid Award

The St. Lawrence Advantage

At St. Lawrence, your education is designed with purpose. With an emphasis on your well-being, career support, and programs that will set you apart in the job market, you'll be well prepared thrive and make an impact at St. Lawrence and beyond. 
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Our Career Commitment

You're invested in your future, and so are we. You'll also receive support from day one as you work alongside dedicated career coaches, faculty, and our No. 1 Alumni Network—one of the most influential resources in helping students and recent grads land their first internships or jobs. 

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SLU Thrives

Discover how St. Lawrence supports your whole student experience. From career exploration to physical wellness and more, SLU Thrives connects you with the people, places, and programs that help you flourish at St. Lawrence and beyond.

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Pre-Professional & Dual Degree Programs

Our pre-professional programs prepare you for professions in medicine, law, engineering, and health care, while our accelerated degree programs let you earn two degrees through partnerships with leading universities in fields like data science, sustainability, and business.

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What's New at SLU

Hands-on academics, No.1 Alumni Network, festive traditions, and so much more. Here's a glimpse into what's new at St. Lawrence. 
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Scarlet and Brown Day 2026

During Scarlet & Brown Day on April 7, Laurentians gathered in 11 cities across the country to reconnect, reminisce, and show their pride in our community and our No. 1 Alumni network.

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First-Year Program Zines

Students in the First-Year Program put their creativity into action by crafting zines, a DIY tool for self-expression constructed from paper using strategic folds and cuts resulting in a multipage publication.

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Club and Organization Fair

The launch of each semester is marked with a s Club and Organization Fair. This annual tradition epitomizes what it means to get involved at St. Lawrence. With over 150 options to choose from (almost all of them entirely run by students), the only hard part is deciding where to start.

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Scuba Diving

Thanks to local diving experts, students recently took the plunge into learning how to scuba dive in the Frank and Lee Augsbury Pool.

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SLU Connect NYC

During a recent SLU Connect NYC program, students spent part of their break connecting with alumni and parents where they live and work. They attended industry-based roundtable discussions, company site visits, and networking events to get a sense of how and where our alumni are having an impact.

Stories From Our Community

The St. Lawrence story is every Laurentian’s story: every student achievement, every faculty accolade, every alumni accomplishment. Here are a few Saints making us proud.
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St. Lawrence Partnership Creates Seamless Pathway to Graduate Study in Outdoor Leadership 

St. Lawrence University has entered into a new agreement with Prescott College to expand opportunities for students studying Outdoor Leadership. 

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Burlington Innovators Endow Explore Lab Makerspace at St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence University has received a lead gift from Russ ’91 and Roxanne Stergas Scully ’91 to endow the Explore Lab Makerspace, a hub for hands-on learning, creativity, and interdisciplinary innovation on campus.

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St. Lawrence Students Build Innovative Greenhouse for Future Laurentians

When it’s finally complete, St. Lawrence’s new innovative greenhouse will be home to all sorts of plants, even tropical fruits and vegetables, in the deepest chill of winter.

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