Welcome, Class of 2025!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Washington University in St. Louis! As you prepare for your transition to WashU, the First Year Center (FYC) is here to help you throughout the process.

The Bear Bulletin is a monthly newsletter sent to all first-year students. It contains important information about dates and deadlines, Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, important events, and more. Please note, the Bear Bulletin will only be sent to your WashU email account beginning June 1.

Check out this month's Bear Bulletin below to learn more!

-The First Year Center 
Who Are We?
The First Year Center (FYC) supports new students through their academic and social transition into the WashU community.

Current WashU students work in our office as members of the First Year Center Executive Board (FYX) and will support you in your first-year journey. This group will host programs and events, train and supervise your WUSAs (Washington University Student Associates), and more! 

Follow us on Instagram (#WashU25), join the Official Class of 2025 Facebook Group, and join Bear Base to connect with your peers and the WashU community!
Meet the Author
My name is Kate Cavanaugh and I am a fourth-year student studying American Culture Studies and Biology on the Pre-Med track in the College of Arts & Sciences.

I am the Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) Chair in the First Year Center, so I help run FYC social media and write the Bear Bulletin each month! 

If you have any questions during your transition to WashU or your time here at WashU, please feel free to reach out. So excited to meet you all!
Important Dates/Deadlines

Summer 2021

  • July 13 -15: Course registration

Fall 2021

  • August 30: First day of classes
  • September 6: Labor Day (No classes)
  • October 9 - 12: Fall Break (No classes)
  • November 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
  • December 10: Last day of classes
  • December 13 - 22: Reading period and finals
Communication from Academic Divisions

Check your WashU email account several times a week for important messages from your academic division. You will receive details about course registration, how to connect with your academic adviser, and may be asked to fill out important forms.
Move-In Day & Bear Beginnings

The university recently announced plans for Move-In Day and Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome for the Class of 2025. The plans were shared via email with you and your families on May 6th. You can learn more about Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, the early arrival process, family programming, and more on the Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome website.
Navigating the New Students Website
Need help finding information about your transition to WashU? The new students website is a great place to start. You can find information about:

  • Checklists of items you should complete prior to arriving to campus
  • Placement exams
  • Registering for classes
  • Packing list
  • And much more!
Update Your Family's Email Address (If needed)

To ensure your family members receive university announcements, including our family-specific e-newsletter, Family Ties, make sure a parent or family email is linked to your student record in WebSTAC. Please email the First Year Center to have your family email address updated.

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