Division of Student Affairs
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Dear parents and families:
It was such a joy to see many of you during Move-in and Parent & Family Orientation. As part of Fall Welcome, your student got an exciting start to their WashU journey with leadership and purpose sessions, Career Conversations, and “In the Lou” excursions—culminating in Convocation and Party in the Park. These early experiences represent the first steps in their ongoing journey of academic and personal growth.
We are looking forward to seeing you during Parent and Family Weekend, Sept. 26-28. Come meet me at Dr. G’s Fun House on Sept. 26! Fun House events are offered throughout the academic year, featuring games, food, music and FUN! On Sept. 27, you will have a chance to hear from the chancellor in a fireside chat and to meet the Student Affairs leadership team for a panel discussion on issues facing today’s students. Learn about all the ways WashU supports your student.
There are many opportunities for your student to get engaged including our upcoming Fall Career Expo and Well-being Wednesdays. I look forward to seeing them. And, for those of you interested, we are introducing a program for parents and families, Dr. G's Book Club for Parents & Families.
I hope you find the newsletter below informative as it has important resources for you and your student.
Warmly,
Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
@akgonzal327
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Important dates and deadlines |
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This online waiver process is appropriate for students who already have health insurance from a parent, spouse/partner, or employer and their plan meets the university’s waiver requirements.
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| Encourage your student to attend weekly Well-being Wednesdays which will take place on Mudd Field from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Wednesday.
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The Career Expo brings hundreds of employers to WashU to meet directly with our students because employers want to hire WashU students and graduates.
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Join us for Parent & Family Weekend, a celebration filled with events and activities for students and their families. Highlights include Dr. G’s Fun House, Student Affairs leadership presentation and discussion, faculty guest lectures, campus tours, a football game, excursions to St. Louis attractions, a 5K and more. Registration closes Sept. 5.
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Dr. G's Book Club for Parents & Families |
You can attend the first book club of the 2025-2026 academic year on either Wed., Oct. 8, or Thurs., Oct. 9. Our first book is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Please RSVP through this link.
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Upcoming academic calendar dates |
October 4-7: Fall Break (no classes)
November 26-30: Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
December 5: Last day of classes
December 8-17: Reading period and final exam
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As part of encouraging Healthy Excellence, a key anchor in our strategic plan, Student Affairs will host Well-being Wednesdays for students each Wednesday, starting Sept. 10 on Mudd Field from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This series will provide students with learning opportunities about healthy excellence in addition to resources, giveaways and fun!
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More than 100 companies like Cigna Group, Bunge and Mastercard will be at the upcoming WashU Career Expo. Encourage your student to attend and meet their next employer.
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In the Princeton Review’s most recent rankings, the university once again claimed the #1 spot in the nation for Best College Dorms and #1 for Best Quality of Life, affirmations of the university’s ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional living and learning environment for its students.
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The first day of classes is always a special milestone! We welcomed students with supplies, snacks, and lots of school spirit to set the tone for a successful year. Photos ware available to view and download.
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Students joined the chancellor, provost, deans, and vice chancellor for Student Affairs in Brookings Quad along with others from their class on Aug. 23 for Convocation, the official academic welcome to the university. Watch the recording.
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Join us for Parent & Family Weekend, a celebration filled with events and activities for students and their families. Highlights include Dr. G’s Fun House, Student Affairs leadership presentation and discussion,faculty guest lectures, campus tours, a football game, excursions to St. Louis attractions, a 5K and more.
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Get to know the Division of Student Affairs |
Creating a best-in-class student experience
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The Division of Student Affairs shapes the student experience at WashU through intentional co-curricular learning experiences that complement our students’ academic curriculum.
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Join Dr. G's Book Club for Parents & Families |
We invite parents and families to join the Division of Student Affairs for Dr. G’s Book Club for Parents & Families. Hosted by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez, this is an opportunity to engage virtually with other families and university leadership to dialogue on best practices for supporting today’s students. You can attend the first book club of the 2025-2026 academic year on either Wed., Oct. 8, or Thurs., Oct. 9. Our first book is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Please note that families are responsible for purchasing the book.
Please RSVP through this link for Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. or Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. CDT. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 1. Details for Dr. G’s Book Club in Spring 2026 will be shared at a later time.
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Beginning of the Year Survey open |
As we kick off a new academic year, we would love to hear from you! Please take 5–10 minutes to complete our 2025 Family Programs Beginning of Year Survey. Your thoughts and feedback help us to improve the ways we connect with and support your family throughout the year.
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We put together this guide for you to use throughout the year to gain a general understanding of what your student may be experiencing during their first few months at WashU. You will also find some suggestions about how you can support your student throughout the first semester.
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WashU implements new anti-hazing reporting requirements |
In compliance with a new federal law, WashU has updated its policies and launched a new website to provide information on state law and university policy regarding hazing and reporting and prevention efforts.
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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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