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Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Tour

It's understandable if when you come to Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's campus, you are  tempted to take a selfie — most people do at some point! Here is our advice on some of the best places to take a great one. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 1: The Billiken Statue

Two students standing at Billiken statue

Selfie by Jaskiran Singh, Class of 2020

Beloved at Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ for generations, the Billiken is a symbol of things as they ought to be and a bringer of good luck. Located outside the entrance to Chaifetz Arena, this statue is a favorite spot for students who hope a quick rub of his belly will bring fortune their way. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 2: The Gateways

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Gateway Selfie

Selfie by Licia Avellaneda-Cruz, Class of 2023

You've got your choice of gateways around St. Louis University's campus to get this shot, which is a fan favorite. Gateways can be found on Grand Boulevard and Vandeventer Avenue, Compton, Laclede and Theresa avenues, Lindell Boulevard,  and other locations. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 3: College Church

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a College Church Selfie

Selfie by Gaby Lawson, Class of 2020

Maybe the most photographed building at Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ, Francis Xavier College Church, located on the corner of Grand and Lindell boulevards,  is amazing inside and out. Also known as College Church, it takes inspiration from St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland, and is listed as a city landmark.

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 4: Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Museum of Art

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØMA Selfie

Selfie by Tanner Manley, Class of 2022

Known on campus as Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØMA, the Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Museum of Art is on Lindell Boulevard and  is technically known as O'Donnell Hall. It was originally built as the exclusive St. Louis Club, hosting several U.S. presidents before being purchased by the University. It is a designated historic landmark.

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 5: The Koi Ponds

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Koi Pond Selfie

Selfie by Emina Muratovic, Class of 2022

A favorite study spot, the koi ponds near Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business are also a great place to shoot a picturesque shot, either with or without your new fish friends. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 6: The Clock Tower

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ clocktower selfie

Selfie by Michaela Mueller, Class of  2022

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's clock tower, located in the heart of campus on West Pine Mall, is a must-take selfie when you visit Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ. It's also a great place to spot friends - or make new ones - on the nearby steps and tables where you can find people almost every day of the year. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 7: Cupples House

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a Cupples House Selfie

Selfie by Garrett Canducci, Class of 2021

The Historic Samuel Cupples House along West Pine Mall was once Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's student union. Now a museum, it's still a favorite spot for photos and a landmark on campus. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 8: The Cloister Walk

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a Cloister Walk Selfie

Selfie by Charles Castro, Class of 2021

While you are on the south side of campus, you can capture another iconic shot, Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ's Doisy Research Center off of Grand Boulevard and Carr Lane, and the "cloister walk," a sheltered walkway that connects it to other parts of campus.

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Selfie Spot 9: The Track

Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ student taking a Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Track Selfie

Selfie by Aric Hamilton, Class of 2023

The Gateway Arch is visible from lots of places around campus but if you are already getting a run on the track located at Compton Boulevard and Rutger Street, or hanging out on the south side of campus for class or a bite at Fresh Gatherings cafe, this is a great spot to show off Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ and the city in one shot.