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Hey Class of 2022!
You're only a couple of weeks (and even sooner if you're attending Pre-Orientation) from officially becoming students of Washington University! Hopefully you're all getting excited for Convocation, Bear Beginnings: New Student Fall Orientation, and your first year at WashU.
Don't forget to check out the First Year Center website as you start (or continue) packing and making your plans to arrive on campus by August 23rd (sooner if you're participating in Pre-Orientation).
Have questions? Reach out to your WUSAs, send an email to firstyearcenter@wustl.edu, or call 314.935.5040 and we'll get you taken care of right away.
See you soon!
The First Year Center
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It is almost time for Bear Beginnings! Make sure that you have completed your June and July tasks and work on your August tasks before school starts!
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Wondering what to pack? Read below for some tips, must haves, and must avoids.
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By now, many of your professors have posted their book requirements on WebSTAC and at the WU Campus Store website.
Campus Store
The WU Campus Store is the most convenient way to purchase your course books. It offers course material in several different formats: new, used, rental, and digital. If you don't see your course books on the shelf, go to
wubookstore.com to shop the Follett network of stores.
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| Preparing for a Smooth Move-In |
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We at the First Year Center think that Move-In Day is one of the most exciting days of the year. We know you may be nervous about the days ahead, but we have been preparing for your arrival all summer! Move-In Day is your chance to get settled; meet your RAs, WUSAs, and roommates; have your first official floor meeting; and chant your way to Convocation.
Packing Tips
- Talk with your roommate(s) prior to packing so you can avoid bringing duplicate items.
- Avoid over-packing. You can purchase additional items once you arrive to St. Louis, if needed.
- Label all boxes and bins with your first and last name, building, room number, and cell phone number so they can easily be directed to the correct location.
Getting to Campus by Plane
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is about a 20-minute drive from campus and connects you with major cities across the country. You can get to campus by either MetroLink or taxi. Go Best Express airport shuttle also provides airport transportation to campus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Getting to Campus by Car
Whether you're driving from your house or coming from the airport, campus is easy to get to by car. For parking information, visit firstyear.wustl.edu. As a reminder, first and second year students are not permitted to have cars on campus; family members must be responsible for cars on campus during Parent & Family Orientation.
Getting to Campus by Train
Union Station serves as a connection point for Amtrak, making it easy to reach Chicago and Kansas City. The station is about 15 minutes east of campus in downtown St. Louis and is located next to a MetroLink stop.
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Bear Beginnings: New Student Orientation is the signature orientation program for WashU. While some students may have chosen to participate in SOAR or Pre-Orientation, Bear Beginnings is for the entire Class of 2022.
Please note there is no registration process for Bear Beginnings since everyone is required to attend.
The schedules are now posted online. You will want to make note of all the events that are required, whether they be through your school or college or those that are for all new students.
We can't wait to see you on August 23rd!
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Thursday, August 23rd
Morning: Move-In Day begins at 8:30 AM, giving you plenty of time to get unpacked.
Afternoon: You should plan to arrive and be ready to go no later than 5:00 PM. When you are not unpacking, check out the groups and offices around the Clocktower or attend one of our many cultural or affinity group receptions. Also, make sure to eat an early dinner!
Evening: Your first official floor meeting at 5:30 PM introduces you to your residential college, RAs, and WUSAs. You will then head over to the Athletic Complex for Convocation, the signature event of Bear Beginnings.
Friday, August 24th
Morning: The first full day of Bear Beginnings starts with the Common Reading Program discussion. Individual meetings also begin in certain academic divisions.
Afternoon: Language Placement Exams are held this afternoon. Also, check out the open houses for academic departments of interest to you. Several student services offices will also have open houses and information sessions.
Evening: You will have some free time for dinner before meeting with the rest of your floor. After that, head over to Sumers Recreation Center for Late Night at the Rec!
Morning: You'll attend either
Bearings, The Date, or Our Names, Our Stories
to
learn how college differs from high school and the expectations of being a student. Each performance will be followed by a discussion with members of your residential floor.
Afternoon: Learn more about your school's curriculum at the Dean's Meeting and other important sessions through your academic division.
Evening: You'll attend one of the three performances you didn't see this morning. After the discussion, head over to the Danforth University Center for SUp All Night and get a fun introduction to student life.
Morning: You'll attend either
Bearings, The Date, or Our Names, Our Stories
- whichever one you didn't attend yesterday.
Afternoon: School-specific events and meetings happen throughout the afternoon.
Evening: Classes begin tomorrow! You'll take some time with your WUSAs and RAs to review some last minute tips for success and logistics of being a WashU student. Afterwards, head over to the Swamp for a movie.
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Family Ties
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Please let your parents and family know that
Family Ties
is a great way to keep up with what's happening at WashU.
Family Ties
is a quarterly e-newsletter that bridges the information gap between Washington University family members and life on campus.
Family Ties focuses its content on aspects of student life on campus at the time of year the publication appears. The goal is to provide parent and family members with information they won't find in other campus publications.
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Welcome from WashU Cultural and Affinity Student Organizations
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Washington University is home to many cultural and affinity student organizations.
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Class Logo Contest
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A big congratulations to Kevin Toledo, who designed the logo that will be used by the Class of 2022 for the next four years! Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to the contest.
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