Transfer Bear Bulletin

Division of Student Success

June 29, 2026

We hope you are enjoying your summer. We cannot wait to meet you! 

As you prepare for the fall semester, know that there are some important things happening this month including registering for classes, viewing housing assignments (if you are living in residential life managed housing), and registering guests to attend Move-in Day and Parent & Family Orientation. 

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at transitions@wustl.edu or 314-935-5040. 

View the Academic Calendar →

Each month this summer, you will need to complete important items to help you prepare for your time at WashU. Some items on the July checklist include: 

View the complete Before You Arrive checklist →

Transfer students living in Residential Life-managed housing: Beginning July 1, please visit the Housing Portal for information about your 2026–2027 Residential Life housing assignment, including roommate and suite mate details.

If applicable, students should reach out to their roommates/suite mates via their WashU email(s) to introduce themselves and discuss what items they will bring to the room or suite. View our packing list for suggestions.

We do our best to meet students' preferences. If your student wishes to request a room change, they can access the Room Change Form via the Request Forms tab on the Housing Portal. Room change requests will not be processed until after the first two weeks of fall classes.

Fall varsity athletes may have different arrival dates than those stated above. Please check with your student's head coach for more information.

WashU has partnered with GradGuard to offer renter's insurance to students. To obtain renter’s insurance, use the Request Forms tab on the Housing Portal. Residential Life strongly recommends that all students obtain renter's insurance prior to their scheduled move-in date and time either through GradGuard or another provider of their choice.

Until September 4, you have the option to adjust your meal plan by completing a Meal Plan Change Request Form via the Request Forms tab on the Housing Portal.

Meal plan changes can affect your financial aid package. Reach out to your Student Financial Services Counselor prior to submitting a Meal Plan Change Request Form to discuss how changes might impact your award.

Visit WashU Dining Services to learn more about 

New students can register for fall 2026 courses on Workday beginning Wednesday, July 8 at 9 a.m. CDT. 

You should already have been in contact with your academic advisor or academic division. If not, please respond to their email to schedule a meeting as soon as possible. You cannot register for courses until you have met with your advisor. 

All WashU students must complete the following health and wellness requirements:

When sending items to campus, do not include your residence hall name. Instead, use your MSC number to ensure your package is routed to the correct location. Think of your MSC as your campus "apartment number." It helps our Mail & Receiving Services team get your package to your assigned mail center as efficiently as possible.   

USPS, UPS, FedEx, and other parcel services deliver to your WashU campus mailing address.

You can find your MSC and mailing address through your housing assignment in Workday.

Here's how to address your mail: 

First and Last Name
MSC XXXXX
6515 Wydown Boulevard
St. Louis, MO  63105-2215

Mail & Receiving Services will begin accepting packages on August 1. Please do not send items prior to this date.

WashU encourages students to sign up for direct deposit, the quickest and most convenient way to receive payments from the university. This can include financial aid refunds and pay from campus jobs.

To enroll, visit the Update Student Payment Elections page for step-by-step instructions.

If your family is traveling with you to St. Louis for Fall Welcome, we invite them to attend Parent & Family Orientation.

To register your guests to attend, login to your Housing Portal and select the “Move-in Day Guest Registration” form. Enter the names of all guests who will attend move-in. This will also register them for Parent & Family Orientation. Registration opens on July 1 and closes on July 26 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. 

Midterm elections are coming up in November! If you are eligible to vote in the U.S., consider where you want to register to vote. You may vote at your home address or your school address (after you arrive on campus), but you may only vote in one location. Learn more about voting in Missouri.

Our Family Webinar Series answers questions we know our students and their parents and family members are asking. Visit our website to view previous recordings or register to participate in upcoming webinars.

*Open to parents and families of Taylor Scholars
**Prerecorded webinar
View the full Family Webinar Series schedule →

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