Division of Student Affairs
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Welcome to the Special Shopping Edition of the Bear Bulletin! Getting ready to join the WashU community is an exciting adventure, and shopping for your new home can be part of the fun. To help you make the most of it, we've gathered a collection of great deals and helpful tips to guide you as you prepare for your next chapter.
— Student Affairs
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Missouri tax-free weekend |
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We encourage you to take advantage of Missouri's tax-free weekend, which runs from August 1-3, 2025. Certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, computers and other items are exempt from sales tax.
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First Year Startup Grants |
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The First-Year Startup Grants are created to aid students in their college experience and help to cover expenses associated with necessary school items, including but not limited to school supplies, residential hall supplies and winter clothing.
If you are receiving the First Year Startup Grant, we strongly encourage you to enroll in direct deposit with Student Accounting through Workday. This is the fastest way to receive funds.
If you prefer to receive your startup grant funds by check, you can do so by picking up your check from Student Financial Services when you arrive on campus in August.
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The Campus Store, located in Mallinckrodt Center, is the main store on the Danforth Campus.
It carries:
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- Officially licensed university apparel.
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Academic prices on Apple and Dell products for WashU students.
- This summer, buy a qualified iMac, Macbook Pro or Macbook Air and get 4th Gen AirPods for free.
- This summer, buy a qualified iPad Air or iPad Pro and get an Apple Pencil Pro for free.
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For pre-order information for Missouri's tax-free weekend (August 1-3, 2025) and a price list, contact the Campus Store tech team at campusstoretech@wustl.edu.
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Many options for textbook purchasing, including digital books, used course books and rentals.
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- In-store repairs for all Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Pencil and more (excluding iPhones).
- In-store repairs for all Dell-model laptops.
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- Exclusive officially licensed university apparel.
- Health and beauty aids.
- School and residential room supplies.
- Gifts, souvenirs, and diploma frames.
- Special orders for cakes, cupcakes, care packages and balloons.
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| Student Enterprise Program (StEP) |
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The WashU Libraries have access to more than two billion print book titles through their catalogs in addition to two million eBooks in their collections.
Consider the following tips to minimize your textbook costs:
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Shopping shuttle for international students |
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- Target
- World Market
- Five Below
- Trader Joe’s
- CVS Pharmacy
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Planning a visit to WashU for Parent & Family Weekend, Commencement or another campus event? The Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center offers convenient, on-campus lodging for WashU families. It’s a great way to stay close to the action while supporting WashU. Book early to save and enjoy a comfortable, connected experience right on campus!
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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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