Cook Business Scholars

Get More Time. Get Your SLU Business Degree in only 3 years! Highly qualified students can earn their Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in three calendar years. 

Be a Scholar. Earn Your Degree in Three Years!

Incoming freshmen with a 30 ACT or 1330 SAT and a 3.75 GPA are eligible for The Cook Scholars program. Students must maintain a cumulative SLU GPA of 3.5 to remain in the program.

Program Features:

• Same curriculum and degree as the four-year plan 
• Available for all business Concentrations 
• Guaranteed enrollment in business classes (but not specific sections), as long as you stay in the program 
• Enjoy special advising and mentoring 

Applying to the Program

Qualifying students indicating a business major as their program of study on the application for freshman admission will receive additional information about the Cook Business Scholars Program in the spring, including an invitation to apply to the program.

Sample Three Year Academic Schedule

Cook School advisors work with students to ensure the feasibility of taking the courses within a three year timeframe at the Cook School of Business. Perspective scholars  may download and review the Sample Cook Scholars Academic Schedule to get an idea of what your schedule may look like.