Bear Bulletin

Division of Student Affairs

July 1, 2025

We hope you are enjoying your summer so far. We cannot wait to meet you! 

As you prepare for the fall semester, know that there are some important things happening this month including registering for classes, viewing housing assignments and selecting a move-in date and time.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at transitions@wustl.edu or 314-935-5040.

— Student Affairs

View the Academic Calendar →

Your fall tuition and fee bill will be posted to your student account in Workday on July 1. If someone else (like a parent or family member) is helping you pay, you need to give them third-party access in Workday so they can view and pay your bill. Set up their access here: Workday Access for Families.

Each month this summer, there will be important items you need to complete to ensure you are as prepared as possible for your first year. Some items on the July checklist include:

View the complete Before You Arrive Checklist →

A 2^nd-4^th year WashU student has emailed to invite you to have a conversation in July about your transition to WashU. This is a fantastic opportunity to get insider tips and start feeling right at home in our community. Be sure to set up a time for this conversation!

Registration for fall 2025 courses will take place via Workday beginning July 9 at 9 a.m. 

You should already have been in contact with your academic advisor or academic division. If not, please respond to their email to schedule a meeting as soon as possible. You cannot register for courses until you have met with your advisor.

College is a time for you to encounter new ideas and perspectives. While this can sometimes be challenging, it’s also an important part of your personal and intellectual growth. Be sure to consider the Dialogue Across Difference (DxD) course. It helps you build essential skills like critical thinking, civil discourse and respectful dialogue—tools you'll use well beyond the classroom.

"DxD has been an incredible opportunity to engage with my peers in the WashU community on relevant topics that we all share a variety of perspectives on. I highly recommend this course – there is so much value in bringing social issues and real-world discussion into the classroom setting."

- Bella Gomez, Class of 2026

Your 2025-2026 Residential Life housing assignment, including your roommates/suite mates, is now available on the Housing Portal.

If applicable, reach out to your roommates/suite mates via their WashU email(s) to introduce yourself and discuss what items you will bring to the room or suite. View our packing list for suggestions.

We do our best to meet students' room preferences. If you wish to request a room change, you can access the Room Change Form via the Request Forms tab on the Housing Portal. Room change requests will not be processed until after the first two weeks after fall classes begin.

Incoming first-year students are not permitted to move in early.

Select your move-in date and time on the Housing Portal beginning July 7 at 1 p.m. CT. Time slots range from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16.

First-year international students will move in on Wednesday, August 13 and will not select a move-in date and time in the Housing Portal. Please complete the International Arrival form by August 4.

Fall varsity athletes may have different arrival dates than those stated above. Please check with your head coach for more information.

WashU has partnered with GradGuard to offer renter's insurance to students. To obtain renter’s insurance, use the Request Forms tab on the Housing Portal. Residential Life strongly recommends that all students obtain renter's insurance prior to their scheduled move-in date and time either through GradGuard or another provider of their choice.

Until September 5, you have the option to adjust your meal plan by completing a Meal Plan Change Request Form via the Request Forms tab on the Housing Portal.

Meal plan changes can affect your financial aid package. Follow up with your Student Financial Services Counselor prior to submitting a Meal Plan Change Request Form.

Visit WashU Dining Services to learn more about the different meal plans offered.

If your family is traveling with you to St. Louis for Fall Welcome, we invite them to attend Parent & Family Orientation. They must RSVP for Parent & Family Orientation by Monday, July 28 at noon CT if they are attending in-person events or assisting with your move-in. 

For families unable to join us for Parent & Family Orientation, we will livestream Parents as Partners and record the Deans' welcome sessions. Livestream and recording links will be available on the Parents & Families website.

All WashU students must complete the following health and wellness requirements.

During Fall Welcome, you will have a chance to join career communities—industry-focused spaces that inspire confidence as you make decisions about your future. They are a place to explore careers, connect with career coaches and alumni, and feel a sense of belonging. By choosing one, you aren't committing to a specific path. Which of these communities most interests you right now? Indicate your preference on the Bear Beginnings Questionnaire in Workday.

Mailing items to WashU? Use your Mail Stop Code (MSC)!

When sending items to campus, do not include your residence hall name. Instead, use your MSC number to ensure your package is routed to the correct location. Think of your MSC as your campus "apartment number" — it helps our Mail Services team get your package to your assigned mail center as efficiently as possible.   

USPS, UPS, FedEx, and other parcel services deliver to your WashU campus mailing address.

You can find your MSC and mailing address through your housing assignment in Workday.

Here's how to address your mail: 

First and Last Name
MSC XXXXX
6515 Wydown Boulevard
St. Louis, MO  63105-2215

Mail Services will begin accepting packages on August 1. Please do not send items prior to this date.

Our Family Webinar Series answers questions we know our students and their parents and family members are asking. View this month's Family Webinars:

Visit our website to view previous recordings or register to participate in upcoming webinars.

Upcoming webinars include:

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