Bear Bulletin

Student Transitions & Engagement

December 16, 2024

Hi Transfer Students!

Welcome to the third Bear Bulletin! Due to upcoming holiday breaks, this will be the last newsletter you receive until Monday, January 6, 2025.

As a reminder, this information and more can be found in New Bearings: A Guide for Transfer Students. We also encourage you to review the Winter Welcome schedule to see what you have to look forward to during orientation. If you have any questions, please reach out to your academic advisor or Student Transitions & Engagement.

We are excited to welcome you to campus soon!

— Student Transitions & Engagement

Before You Arrive Checklist

Establish Access:

Activate your WUSTL Key
- Activation information is emailed to incoming students by the University Registrar.
Enroll in DUO two-factor authentication
Review and update your user profile in WebSTAC
- Select Student Information and User Profile on the top navigation panel.
Apply for your WashU ID
- You must activate your WUSTL Key before you apply for your ID. Contact Campus Card Services for support.

Prepare for Arrival:

Apply for housing in the WashU Pathway
Email Student Transitions & Engagement with any allergies or dietary restrictions, before you arrive
Sign the Transfer Experience waiver to participate in free, off-campus activities during Winter Welcome and the spring semester
Connect with Disability Resources if you require accommodations due to an identified disability
Complete the Academic Integrity module
Complete the Winter Welcome Registration form by December 16
- International students must also complete the Winter Welcome Arrival form
Complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment

Health & Well-being Requirements

Submit your immunization record and health history form. Students who have not completed this requirement prior to move-in will not be allowed to enter their residence hall.
Choose a health insurance option. All students are required to have health insurance and will be automatically enrolled in the WashU student health plan. Students with personal or family health insurance coverage may waive out of the university’s plan, but waiver requests must be submitted by February 12.
Transfer prescriptions to the Quadrangle Pharmacy, located on campus in the Habif Health and Wellness Center.
Discuss plans to continue mental health support/counseling, if appropriate.
Complete the Year One College Behavior Profile, designed to give personalized feedback about alcohol and marijuana.

CliftonStrengths Assessment

During Winter Welcome, you will attend a session on Purpose and Leadership at WashU. To prepare for this session, we ask that you complete the CliftonStrengths assessment prior to your arrival. Follow these instructions to complete the assessment for free:

Visit Gallup Access
Copy and paste the access code on the Enter Access Code page and click Continue
- Access Code: 8HDP7G4CC6CT9H7B
Register for an account using your WashU email address or sign in to an existing account

After signing in, you will be able to take the CliftonStrengths assessment. Please give yourself 30 minutes of quiet, uninterrupted time to complete it.

Message from the College of Arts & Sciences

Please review the welcome email sent by the College of Arts & Sciences on December 9 for the next steps to get ready to register for the spring semester, including submitting your final transcript, reviewing and completing steps in the Canvas advising course, and contacting your four-year advisor to make an appointment.

TimelyCare

You can't always predict when you will need medical or mental healthcare, so we encourage you to download the TimelyCare app before you arrive to campus. Set up your account using your WashU email address and enjoy access to 24/7 on-demand mental health support, medical and mental health appointments, and more.

Mail Items to Campus

USPS, UPS, FedEx, and other services deliver to your WashU campus address. If you are living in Residential Life-managed housing, your MSC number and mailing address can be found with your housing assignment on WebSTAC. Mail Services can accept packages 14 days prior to move-in day.

Move-In Day & Winter Welcome

Transfer students will move-in on Wednesday, January 8. Students living in Residential Life-managed housing can move-in to their residence halls between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. All new transfer students must arrive on campus by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 8. There will be a free dinner and required check-in with Student Transitions & Engagement at 6:00 PM on January 8.

Winter Welcome will take place Wednesday, January 8 - Sunday, January 12. Attendance is required. The Winter Welcome schedule is available to view. For more information about move-in, please reference the Residential Life website.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Spring 2024

January 8: Spring 2025 transfer student arrival
January 8-12: Winter Welcome
January 13: First day of classes
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No classes)
January 23, 9:00 PM CT: Last day to add/wait/change/drop with no permanent record notation
February 21, 9:00 PM CT: Last day to change grade option to "P" or "A" (pass-fail or audit) from "C" (credit)
March 9-16: Spring Break (No classes)
April 4, 9:00 PM CT: Last day to drop/withdraw and change grading option to C from P/A
April 25: Last day of classes
April 28 - May 7: Reading period and final exams

View the Academic Calendar →

Quick Links

New Students Website

WebSTAC

New Bearings: A Guide for Transfer Students

WashU Email

Connect with Student Transitions & Engagement

Student Transitions & Engagement
newstudents.washu.edu
transitions@wustl.edu | 314-935-5040

Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu

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