Welcome

Hi Transfer students, We hope you are enjoying your summer so far! We cannot wait to meet you all soon. As you prepare for your transition to WashU, the First Year Center (FYC) is here to help you throughout the process. Read this month's Bear Bulletin for important information you need to know for your transition to WashU. If you have any questions, feel free to email, or message us through our Instagram. -The First Year Center

Important Dates / Deadlines

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

What To Expect This Month

You will receive the following items in the mail from us this month:  1) Habif Health and Wellness Postcard The Habif Health and Wellness Postcard will summarize the health and wellness requirements that need to be completed by July 15th. 2) Summer Engagement Series Postcard This postcard will highlight the exciting experiences planned for you during the Bear Beginnings: Summer Engagement Series! 3) New Bearings: A Guide for Transfer Students New Bearings was created and edited by current WashU transfer students to aid in your transition to our university community.

Course Registration

Registration for Fall 2021 courses will take place via WebSTAC this summer during your assigned registration time.  Your adviser should have been in touch to schedule a virtual advising meeting. You must have your WUSTL key and email established to have access to course listings and to communicate with your adviser. Check your WashU email at least two times a week to have the most up-to-date information!

Health & Wellness Updates

All WashU students must complete the following health and wellness requirements. Submit your immunization record (including evidence of COVID-19 vaccine) and health history form by July 15th. Choose a health insurance option. Students with personal or family health insurance coverage may waive out of the university's plan, but waiver requests must be submitted by September 5th. 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. Review the mental health Scope of Services. Ask questions! More information about campus health and wellness resources are available online at Habif Health & Wellness Center.

Housing Assignments

Your housing assignment is now live. This means you will be able to log onto your WashU Housing Portal (via WebSTAC) and view your fall assignment. WashU Residential Life is excited to have you join us! A few reminders: Explore what your room could look like by taking advantage of our virtual housing tours. Transfer students who have been assigned to House 22 can view floor plans and information about your residence hall. To keep you and everyone safe, it will be important to view the prohibited items list. Assignments were made with careful consideration of your housing applications. We understand some individuals may prefer other residence halls. Room change consideration will begin two weeks after the first day of classes. We are not able to guarantee a change in assignment. International transfer and exchange students will move-in on Monday, August 23rd. Domestic transfer students will move-in on Wednesday, August 25th. More information to come about fall arrival will be provided by Residential Life in the coming weeks. The early arrival form will open on July 5th and can be completed via your WashU Housing Portal.

Bear Beginnings: Summer Engagement Series

The Bear Beginnings: Summer Engagement Series kicked off earlier this month with a tour of the Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) and a discussion of their resources. If you didn't get a chance to join us live, you can view the recording online or on the @wufyc IGTV page.  Additional Summer Engagement Series experiences will take place in August before Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome. In the meantime, we hope you'll contribute to some of our favorite (optional) traditions and activities: Recommend your favorite songs for the class Spotify playlist! Read the selected article for an upcoming discussion with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion during the August affinity experiences! Sign up for an E-Sports tournament hosted by Campus Recreation, which will occur during the August co-curricular experiences.

Quick Links

First Year Center WebSTAC WUSTL Email

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