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February may be the shortest month, but there’s still a lot happening in Residential Life! As winter weather continues, please remember to keep your windows closed—especially during below-freezing temperatures—to help prevent frozen pipes and keep your space comfortable. If you notice any maintenance concerns in your room or building, submit a maintenance request as soon as possible so our team can help.
With Mardi Gras celebrations happening this month, we encourage you to enjoy the festivities responsibly. Take care of yourself and others, make smart choices, and help keep our residential communities safe while you celebrate.
This month is also a great time to check in with yourself and your community. Whether you’re preparing for midterms, attending residential programs, or just finding moments to rest and recharge, know that your Residential Life team is here to support you. Be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming events in your community and campus-wide opportunities to stay connected.
As always, thank you for doing your part to help maintain a safe, welcoming living environment. We’re glad you’re here—and we’re counting down the weeks to spring with you.
WashU Residential Life
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Rising Sophomores, please log in to your Housing Portal and complete the housing application by the Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2026. If you plan to live with another student or group of students, all group information must also be submitted by this date.
Reminder: You must submit a housing application if you plan to attend classes on WashU’s campus in Fall 2026. If you do not plan to attend in the fall, the application includes a section where you may request a waiver of the on-campus living requirement; however, waiver requests are not guaranteed and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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| Fire Drills & Fire Safety: What You Need to Know
Heads up Bears! Fire drills will be taking place in your buildings soon as part of WashU’s ongoing commitment to student safety. While they may briefly interrupt your day, these drills are an important way to make sure everyone knows exactly what to do if a real emergency occurs.
If a fire alarm sounds, residents are expected to exit the building immediately using the nearest stairwell (no elevators) and follow directions from Residential Life staff and emergency responders. Once outside, head to your designated Emergency Assembly Point (EAP). EAP locations can be found on the emergency maps located in each hall or at emergency.washu.edu.
A few quick safety reminders: always take alarms seriously, keep hallways and exits clear, do not prop doors open, and avoid candles or unauthorized appliances. Knowing the plan—and following it—helps keep you and your neighbors safe. Thanks for doing your part!
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New 24/7 market to open on the South 40 |
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Bear Bodega, a new 24/7 convenience store, is coming to Ursa’s Fireside in late Spring 2026—bringing Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to campus for a fully checkout-free experience.
Simply enter the store, pick up what you need, and go. The Just Walk Out system automatically detects the items you take and charges your selected payment method—no checkout lines required.
The store will offer a variety of grab-and-go meals, snacks, beverages, and commonly purchased convenience items and will accept Meal Points, Bear Bucks, credit, and debit.
Construction began on December 15. The store will be open 24/7, with WashU ID access required during certain hours.
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to opening, and follow WashU Dining on Instagram for the latest news and behind-the-scenes progress.
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Spring Break is from Sunday, March 8 to Sunday, March 15. Students who desire to remain in their rooms during Spring Break can do so at no additional charge. Registration is required though. The Spring Break Housing form will open on the WashU Housing Portal on Monday, February 16.
For information about dining over Spring Break, visit the Dining Services website.
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Sophomore Housing Renewal
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The Housing Application for Rising Sophomores opened on Monday, December 1, 2026. Grouping closes on Sunday, February 8 on the Housing Portal.
Sophomore Housing Renewal →
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| Junior & Senior Housing Renewal
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Upcoming CS40 and Ursa's Events
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Mardi Gras Safety Tips from Health Promotions
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Celebrations are exciting! It can be easy to get lost in that excitement sometimes.
Check out these tips to help keep you and your friends safe. Happy Mardi Gras!
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Housing application opened for rising juniors and seniors |
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Priority deadline for rising sophomores housing applications |
Students submitting applications after this date will not be eligible to participate in roommate grouping.
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| Spring Break Housing Request Form
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Spring Break Housing Request Form opens on the Housing Portal
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Priority deadline for rising juniors and seniors housing applications |
Students submitting applications after this date will not be eligible to participate in roommate grouping.
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| Spring Break Housing Request Form opens on the Housing Portal on February 17
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Housing Application Cancellation Deadline |
Cancellations received on or before this date will be approved at no cost for any reason.
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Residential Life provides printers and copiers in several of our communities. For more information click on the link below.
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Explore our services aimed to create seamless experiences for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
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Avoid using magnetic card holders, sleeves, or phone cases for your WashU ID and Room Key Cards. The magnetic material can damage the technology in your cards, causing them to stop working and potentially locking you out of your room. To keep your cards working properly, store them in a non-magnetic holder or wallet. In the event that your WashU ID stops working on any Residential Life facility, stop by the nearest Residential Life office for assistance.
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| If you have any emergency maintenance need, please let your RA or RCD know. If you are unable to quickly find an RA or RCD, please call WashU Police at (314) 935-5555.
Emergencies include things like overflowing water, leaks, lack of heating/AC, no power, or clogged drains.
For all other maintenance issues, please submit a Maintenance Request →.
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If you find yourself locked out of your room, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. During business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday), please use the kiosks at your nearest Residential Life office to request assistance. If it’s after hours or on weekends, contact the Residential Life staff on duty for support.
You can reach them via phone at (314) 935-5555.
Remember to always carry your WashU ID Card and Room Key to help avoid lockouts and ensure smooth access to your space.
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Residential Life Office Locations |
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The Residential Life Center in
Zetcher House
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| The Residential Life Office in
Village House
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Follow WashU ResLife on Instagram for more information
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Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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