April 2025

Friday, April 4, 2025

Dear parents and families, 

We’ve had a wonderful spring semester on the Danforth Campus! From the Center for Career Engagement’s Spring Career Expo, to one of our acapella groups, Mosaic Whispers, making it to the finals of the ICCA, to our winter sports advancing in postseason play—including two individual national champions—the campus has been active.

As students work hard to finish up the academic year, we will again offer our Rapid Access Counseling Zoom Appointments through the Center for Counseling & Psychological Services (CCPS) starting on April 14. Using our student portal, students will be able to schedule both returning and new appointments with a counselor beginning 16 hours prior to the time they would like to be seen—with no wait. Details will be posted for students early next week on the CCPS website. 

Finally, I hope your student has been taking advantage of all the different opportunities to get involved this semester. If they want to connect with other service-minded students, Campus Life is hosting a Day of Service on April 12, joining the efforts of community organizations around St. Louis to make a positive impact in our region. There’s also one last Dr. G’s Fun House this coming Monday, April 7 on Mudd Field with free food, activities, music and the opportunity to have BIG FUN!

Warmly,

Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Spring 2025

Beginning on Monday, April 14, all counseling appointments will transition to “Rapid Access Counseling Zoom Appointments.” Using our student portal, students will be able to schedule both return and new appointments with a counselor beginning 16 hours prior to the time they would like to be seen. No extended wait times! More information will be available next week on the CCPS website. 

The university-wide Commencement Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM on Francis Olympic Field. Additional information about School ceremony schedules and Affinity Celebration Schedule can be found on the Commencement website and more information about school ceremony attendance, including tickets, can be found in the Commencement FAQ. 

On April 9, the university will host our annual Giving Day and celebrate the countless reasons to love and support WashU. During those 24 hours, we invite you to come together with the university community to support scholarships, drive innovative research, and invest in the student experience. Gifts of any amount will count toward our goal of 3,000 donors.

Workday Student, the new student administrative system, launched in September 2024. The Student Sunrise project is committed to supporting WashU students, faculty and staff with the help and resources they will need as WashU transitions to the new system. Michael Coffman, Technical Project Director, and Ellen Rostand, Change Management Project Director, joined us for a conversation about the transition to Workday and what WashU families can expect. View this recording on our Family Webinar Series page.

We will create a renewed focus on leadership as an essential quality for WashU graduates by defining a shared university vision and approach to leadership development that will shape the leaders of tomorrow.

WashU is dedicated to helping students develop as leaders during their time at the University and provides several options for each student to find ways to both learn about and practice leadership through student leadership positions.

The newly established Bauer Leaders Academy offers students the opportunity to accelerate their development as leaders of character and capability. The four-year leadership development program integrates experiential learning with distinctive coursework, and direct coaching.

Looking for things for your student to do on-campus? Washington University Group Organizer (WUGO) and the Student Affairs Events webpage are great places for them to start! 

Here are some on-campus events in April:

Encourage your student to explore St. Louis or build an itinerary for your next visit! Check out Campus Life's In the Lou website to learn about opportunities for all students to participate and engage in the St. Louis region through unique events and service-learning.

Neighborhood Spotlight: South Grand

Within six historic blocks South Grand Boulevard boasts the most diverse collection of restaurants in St. Louis. From Vietnamese pho to Ethiopian injera, the dynamic cultural corridor hosts a variety of unique stores along the tree-lined stretch. When you or your student are in South Grand, be sure to stroll the scenic Tower Grove Park before or after exploring this "International District".

Upcoming St. Louis Events:

For a springboard to help you determine the best answer to your questions, please email families@wustl.edu or call 314.935.5040 or reach us toll free at 844.935.5040.

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