Your Top 5

We have curated this quick list (called Your Top 5) just for you. These are the key things you need to know (and do) this month to make sure that your 2023–2024 academic year is a successful one.

Student Government Association

Spring 2024 Events

SGA Elections Coming Up
Applications for SGA Elections are currently open and close on March 22.  Submit your vote now and follow SGA on social media for all the updates!

BIG Thanks on a BIG Day
Join your fellow Hilltoppers on Saturday, March 23, for The BIG Event, the largest annual student-run day of service that supports nonprofit organizations throughout Austin. 

MSB Career Edge Events
Join MSB for Career Edge events designed to help you succeed in internships, interviews and your educational experience on the hilltop. Log into Handshake and register for an upcoming event

Summer and Fall

Housing for Summer and Fall

Summer 2024 Housing
You don’t have to take summer classes to enjoy campus-living!
Summer housing will be available in the St. André Apartments for returning students. Apply via myHilltop today! Assignments will be made by April 30. Contact reslife@stedwards.edu for more details.

Fall 2024 Housing
Take a look at the residence hall and apartment options for Fall 2024, then complete the 2024–2025 application online before spaces fill!

Internships and Jobs

Internship and Job Opportunities

Land a Summer Internship
Summer internships are an important part of your college experience. We have 7,000+ job and internship postings on Handshake. The Career and Professional Development Office will be open over the summer so if you have any questions schedule an appointment

Full-time & Part-time Job Fair
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Mabee Ballrooms, Ragsdale Center, 3rd Floor

Gradfest

2024 GradFest

GradFest will be held on Monday, March 25th in the Ragsdale Center Mabee A&B Ballrooms on the 3rd floor. From 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you can: buy your cap and gown; order your announcements and class ring; have your picture taken in front of the red doors backdrop; learn about alumni programs and graduate programs; pay off fees with Student Financial Services; confirm your certificate with the Registrar’s Office; and get advice from Career and Professional Development. See more details about graduation prep and festivities.

Advising and Registration

Advising for Summer & Fall

It’s essential that you review the summer and/or fall course schedule and get advised in March. Meet with your success coach and/or faculty advisor to discuss your upcoming schedule for this summer and/or fall. Follow these steps to get advised and receive your PIN, which you will need to register for classes on your assigned day between April 5 and April 11.

Blue and Gold Scholars

Blue and Gold Scholars Program

The Blue & Gold Scholars program is dedicated to recognizing St. Edward's University undergraduate student participation in advanced experiential learning opportunities. The priority deadline to submit completion is March 31 so fill out this survey and become a Blue or Gold Scholar today!

Family Weekend 2024

Family Weekend at St. Edward’s University will be held Friday, April 5 — Sunday, April 7, 2024. Hilltoppers and their families are invited to show off their blue and gold pride as we celebrate the success of our students, athletes and graduating seniors. 

2024–2025 FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available!  Because this year brings significant changes to the FAFSA process, make sure to stop by Student Financial Services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Main Building, Room 204), or schedule an appointment to meet with your financial aid counselor if you have any questions. And remember to file your FAFSA by the April 1, 2024, priority deadline. 

U.S. News & World Report Ranking

St. Edward’s University moved up to 6th place in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Regional Universities in the West! In addition to our overall ranking, we have moved up in the rankings from #17 to #7 as a top performing university for Social Mobility, #4 in the Best Colleges for Veterans category and #5 in the Best Value Schools category for 2024.

Seal of Excelencia

St. Edward's is the only Catholic university, first private university in Texas and the second private institution in the U.S. to receive this prestigious three–year certification. This is a proud moment for our university, as St. Edward's is one of nine institutions to earn the Seal in 2023. Read about St. Ed's and the Seal!

Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief Plan

The Biden-Harris administration has announced that borrowers who had a Federal Direct Loan disbursed on or before June 30, 2022 could potentially qualify for loan forgiveness through the Student Debt Relief Plan. Student Financial Services has compiled helpful links to information about the plan and how to identify your student loan servicer, apply for debt relief and view your Pell Grant history.

Student Resources