Summer 2026 - Program Information
Important HEOP Pre-FY Summer Program 2026
HEOP Pre–First Year Summer Session
Arrival: Sunday, July 5, 2026 by 3:00pm
Departure: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 by noon
Arrival Day, Sunday, July 5: There will be a welcome dinner at 5:30pm, if families are dropping their student off , they are welcome to stay for dinner.
The SLU HEOP Pre–First Year (Pre-FY) Summer Session 2026 is designed to help students transition successfully into their first semester of college and beyond.
During the summer program, students will participate in academic preparation, skill development, campus resource seminars, weekly HEOP community meetings, and one-on-one check-ins with HEOP counselors. The program is an important part of building a strong academic and community foundation before the fall semester begins.
The HEOP Pre-FY Summer Session 2026 is an in-person, residential program held on campus. There is no online option. Students are expected to remain on campus for the duration of the program and may not travel home on weekends.
During the program, students will:
- Live in Kirk Douglas Hall (double rooms)
- Eat all meals in Dana Dining Hall (unless it is a special catered event)
- Take two courses for credit and grade
- Participate in weekly service opportunities and community-building activities
- Connect with peers and begin building their HEOP and SLU support network
Students will be fully immersed in the academic and community life at St. Lawrence University.
Important Dates for HEOP Summer:
Due date for ALL medical forms need to be uploaded to the university Medicat site and all program forms sent to Erin by June 20, 2026
Transportation Informational Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7pm. Please check your SLU email for the zoom link.
Summer roommate mailing and course information will be sent to your St. Lawrence University email on June 10, 2026.