Division of Student Affairs
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It's almost time for your arrival and we're counting down the days until we officially welcome you to campus! In the meantime, check out the important to-dos for the month of August.
— Student Affairs
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Important dates and deadlines |
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Please note that failure to complete these checklist items can delay access to your residence hall on Move-in Day or place a hold on your student record preventing you from adjusting your course schedule:
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| CliftonStrengths assessment |
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As part of your transition to campus life, all first-year students should complete the CliftonStrengths assessment before arriving for Fall Welcome. This powerful tool helps you discover what you naturally do best—and it will be a key part of activities and discussions during Fall Welcome.
Don't wait—take the assessment by Thursday, August 7 to prepare for Fall Welcome. Use the instructions below to access the assessment.
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- Visit Gallup Access and redeem your unique access code: H9KN3JP8K3B8F3YT
- Register for an account using your WashU email address. After signing in, you will be able to take the assessment; give yourself 30 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete it.
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WashU Student Associate (WUSA) communications |
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Each incoming student with a U.S. phone number will receive a call on August 9 or 10 from their WashU Student Associate (WUSA). Your WUSA will lead your Fall Welcome small groups, serve as an academic mentor throughout the year and host weekly WUSA Hours. Students with international phone numbers will have an opportunity to ask their WUSAs questions via email.
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Fall Welcome will begin the evening of Move-In Day and conclude the evening of Saturday, August 23. During Fall Welcome, you will meet with your WUSA small group, engage in academic experiences, and participate in a long-standing university tradition—Convocation. Preview the Fall Welcome schedule.
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New students will move-in to their residence hall on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16*. You should have selected your check-in time in early July; if not, please do so as soon as possible. You can view your self-selected check-in date and time in the Housing Portal.
Staff from Student Transitions & Engagement will be available to answer questions on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student Transitions & Engagement is located in the lower level of Umrath House on the South 40 (across from the Bear’s Den entrance).
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Check-in at Tisch Commons located on the main level of the Danforth University Center (DUC). The Danforth University Center is located at 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105.
- If you are arriving via taxi or ride-sharing service, provide the above address to your driver.
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During check-in, short-term parking will be available in Zone 2 in Lot 35 (Simon Hall Lot).
- Go inside the DUC to receive your room key, parking placard, Metro U-Pass, and a one-time moving ticket. Any guests with you will need to stay inside the vehicle.
- The parking placard must be placed on your vehicle's dashboard for the duration of move-in.
- The one-time moving ticket is given to our professional moving team when it is your turn to move items into your room. Do not lose it!
- Those arriving via taxi or ride-sharing service will be assisted in transporting luggage to your residence hall.
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From check-in, you will be directed to the unloading location for your residence hall. Once your items are unloaded, the driver of your vehicle will be directed to long-term parking while you stay with your items.
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Review ResLife's Move in Guide for detailed information about the Move-In Day process, maps, packing lists and more.
Contact Residential Life with any questions about housing assignments or move-in.
* Move-In Day for international students attending WashU on a visa is Wednesday, August 13. Fall varsity athletes have different arrival dates; please check with your head coach for more information.
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| Health insurance requirement |
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All full-time, degree-seeking WashU students are required to have health insurance. You will be automatically enrolled in the university's health insurance plan and an annual premium charge for this coverage will be applied to your account. This plan runs August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026.
You may submit a request to waive this insurance by September 5. For approval, your current insurance coverage must meet the university's specific criteria. Contact the Student Health Center - Danforth Campus with questions about health insurance.
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Sign up for a free Metro U-Pass |
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Explore St. Louis with a free Metro U-Pass! Full-time WashU students can register for a free U-Pass, which provides unlimited rides on the city's MetroBuses and the MetroLink light-rail system. It's easier than ever to commute between campuses, explore downtown, and visit iconic St. Louis landmarks.
Registration is simple—apply online to receive your U-Pass and start enjoying this convenient, eco-friendly travel option. Learn more at the Metro U-Pass website.
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You can't always predict when you will need mental health care. We encourage you to register for and download the TimelyCare app before arriving to campus.
TimelyCare is a 24/7 virtual care service for full-time students, aged 18 years or older or those with guardian consent, to address common concerns that can be safely diagnosed and treated remotely. Users have access to free telehealth support day or night, including TalkNow on-demand mental health sessions, 12 free scheduled counseling sessions per year, psychiatric care and health coaching. Services are available throughout the year, including summer months.
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| Student Financial Services goes cashless |
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Student Financial Services has a fully cashless system for accepting payments for items charged through student accounts (tuition, fees, housing, etc.). The of the Financial Services website features a full list of payment options, including step-by-step instructions for students to set up online payments. Contact with any questions.
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Pre-game first-year student tailgate set for Sept. 6 |
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Join WashU football for the season opener game against Rhodes College on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at historic Francis Olympic Field. WashU students receive free admission with a valid student ID, and first-year students are invited to a special pre-game tailgate to kick off the season!
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| Share our stuff: Fall move-in sales |
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Plan to check out WashU's Office of Sustainability Share Our Stuff sales. These sales contain a wide variety of lightly-used, donated room/apartment essentials, such as:
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- Office and school supplies
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Clothes and shoes
- Books and textbooks
- Furniture
- Bedding
- Kitchen and bath materials
- Décor and more!
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View the location and date of sales on our event page. Get excited to find that perfect item for you while supporting circular material reuse!
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| Save the date for Symphony on the South 40! |
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Mark your calendar for an annual WashU tradition, Symphony on the South 40! St. Louis Symphony Orchestra members visit campus to perform in a small ensemble for students, faculty, staff and community members on the South 40. The Department of Music also selects student musicians to showcase.
Join us on Monday, Sept. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. on the Bear's Den Patio on the South 40. In inclement weather occurs, the event will be held in Risa Commons.
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Gephardt Institute information |
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As you prepare to join the St. Louis community, we encourage you to subscribe to a local news source or follow a local reporter on social media. Additionally, research local elected officials for our region to know who represents our area!
If you are eligible to vote in the U.S., consider where you want to vote. You may vote at your home address or your school address—but you may only vote in one location.
Visit the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement for more information.
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| Student Technology Services |
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Student Technology Services (STS) provides IT support to students via walk-up support, phone, text message and email. Services include troubleshooting software and hardware, network connectivity (WiFi and wired), Dell laptop repair (under warranty only), and loaner laptops if your computer is in the shop.
As you prepare to come to campus, here are a few tech tips to get you started:
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Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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