Division of Student Success
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Dear Student Success colleagues,
It was great seeing you all at Professional Development Day 2026. I heard from so many of you how energizing it was to learn from colleagues and deepen connections across teams in order to strengthen the impact of our work.
I appreciate your hard work in planning for the year ahead and also encourage you to make time (as you are able) to rest and recharge.
As you plan for the year ahead, please note these important reminders:
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- Incoming students and their families are already looking for the information they need to matriculate and move-in. Please take the time to make sure your web pages are up to date. Work with your department’s MarComm contacts if you need assistance.
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You will be receiving more information soon regarding the division name and what needs to be updated before the beginning of the academic year. If you have questions, please reach out to MarComm.
- Mark your calendar to save the date for the Division of Student Success Kick Off August 3. More information will be forthcoming.
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Please have a safe and happy summer. I look forward to seeing everyone back in August.
Warmly,
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Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Success
@akgonzal327
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Join us for a 1-hour webinar on digital accessibility |
Federal law and university policy require compliance with regulations regarding digital accessibility for all university websites, social media and digital content. What does this mean for you and how can you make sure that you are compliant? This one-hour webinar, June 10, 2–3 p.m., will go over the essential elements of digital accessibility and provide key resources. Register for the digital accessibility webinar.
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Need more intel on divisional communications? Join the Team's channel! |
If your role includes planning and promoting events to students or any other type of department communications, the Student Success Communications channel on Teams gives you access to training webinars, tips on how to get better engagement, and a heads up on what is going on across the division that impact your work. Reach out to your Student Success MarComm department contact to join.
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Ensure your website is updated and accurate for incoming students and families
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It's that time of year when incoming students and their families are going to our websites for all the information they need to matriculate and move in. We cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure that the web pages you manage are up-to-date and accurate by doing the following:
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- Remove any dates and deadlines referring to past events and programs.
- Add new dates and programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Add current news and announcements with a focus on incoming students.
- Promote summer and fall programs, particularly those of interest for anyone new to WashU.
- Promote any announcements or important action items for students and families.
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Click all links to be certain they are working correctly.
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More details and specific prompts will be sent through the Student Success Communications Team's channel. For assistance with any content edits on your site, please reach out to your respective Marketing & Communications contact.
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Class of 2030 dates and deadlines
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| Division of Student Success Kick Off |
Save the date for our Fall 2026 Kick Off. More details will be released soon.
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| August 13, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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International First-year Student Move-in provides dedicated arrival support, including early residence hall check-in and airport shuttles, to help new international students smoothly transition to campus life.
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Move-in marks the start of life at WashU. Thanks for supporting our new students and families!
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Parent & Family Orientation is where families can connect with WashU staff, learn more about campus resources, and prepare for the transition alongside their student during this exciting first weekend on campus.
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Orientation introduces students to life on campus, academic resources and community expectations as they begin their WashU experience. See the full Orientation schedule.
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| Returning Student Move-in
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| August 27, 2026, 12:30- 4 p.m. | Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall
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Table set-up and lunch provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Submit an entry for the next Student Success newsletter
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The Student Success newsletter is usually sent the first Tuesday of each month. If your department has content you would like featured, submit via the link below at least a week prior to the edition you would like to be included in.
Examples of items to submit are highlights of new initiatives or programming; staff achievements, publications or awards; department spotlights and upcoming events you would like Student Success staff members to know about.
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Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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