It may be to your benefit to have a driver鈥檚 license or state-issued ID while you study in the United States.
To apply for a driver's license or state ID, you must:
- Request a letter from the Office of International Services.
It will take 3-5 days to process your letter. Please plan accordingly. Each letter is valid for 30 days from the date of request. Do not request a letter if you are planning to be outside the U.S. for the next 30 days. To request your letter: - Login to the .
- Click on the third tab on the right hand side "Student Request Center." You will see icons for the various requests on the right.
- Click on "Student Letter Requests," answer all questions and submit. We will process your request and respond to you.
- While you are waiting to receive your letter from the Office of International Services, begin to gather all . Locate your immigration status to learn what additional documentation is required.
- If you do not have a Social Security number, you must contact the Social Security Administration to get an exemption letter.
- Find a to apply for an ID. The closest office to SLU is at . Driver鈥檚 license applicants will need to pass a written test, vision test and road sign test. These requirements are not necessary if you are applying for a state ID.
Tips to Pass a Driver鈥檚 Test
You can find a lot of .
After you pass the written tests, you should practice for the driving test. The following driving schools provide pickup from campus. Contact them directly to arrange a pickup, ask about costs, etc.
314-222-3938
314-849-4523
314-374-4603