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March is a busy time in the semester, with midterms, Spring Break, and important end-of-semester reminders on the horizon. As you prepare for midterms, remember to take care of yourself—build in time to rest, stay hydrated, and make use of campus resources if you need support.
Residential Community Olympics (RCO) are coming up on Saturday, March 21. We hope to see you there representing your community.
Spring Break is also coming up soon. If you plan to remain in your residence hall or apartment during Spring Break, please make sure to complete the Spring Break Housing Form in the Housing Portal by the posted deadline. This helps our team ensure that buildings remain appropriately staffed and supported during the break period.
While the end of the semester may still feel far away, it’s never too early to start planning ahead. Residence halls and apartments will close for non-graduating students on May 7 at 12:00 p.m. Be sure to keep this date in mind as you begin making your travel plans and preparing for the end of the academic year.
We wish you the best of luck on your midterms and hope you have a safe and relaxing Spring Break!
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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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Housing assignments will be visible in the Housing Portal for students beginning on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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On Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m. (noon), all residence Halls and Apartments close for students not returning in the Spring.
Move-out Procedures →
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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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| Housing Assignments Go Live |
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| On Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m. (noon), all residence Halls and Apartments close for students not returning in the Spring.
Move-out Procedures →
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| Spring Break Housing Request Form opens on the Housing Portal on February 17
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| Residential Community Olympics (RCO) |
Residential Community Olympics
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| Last day of classes. 24 Hour Quiet Hours Begin
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Last day of classes. 24 Hour Quiet Hours begin in all residential communities.
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| Housing Application Cancellation Deadline (rising juniors & seniors) |
Cancellations received on or before this date will be approved at no cost for any reason.
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Residential communities close for non-graduating students |
Residential communities close at 12:00 p.m. for all non-graduating students.
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Residential communities close for all graduating students |
Residential communities close at 5:00 p.m. for all graduating seniors.
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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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