July 2021

Important Dates / Deadlines Parent & Family Orientation What to Expect This Month Academics Health & Wellness Updates Housing Assignments Family Webinar Series Update Your Contact Information

Important Dates / Deadlines

Summer 2021 July 13 - 15: Course registration Fall 2021 August 30: First day of classes September 6: Labor Day October 9-12: Fall Break November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break December 10: Last day of classes December 13-22: Reading Week and Exams

Parent & Family Orientation

Parent & Family Orientation experiences will take place on Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August 22nd. To assist with our planning, we ask that your family RSVP by July 15th to the events you plan to attend. The safety of the WashU community and our guests remain our priority. Event offerings may be adjusted to support guidance related to public health and COVID-19. Guests may be asked to wear masks and complete a visitor self-screening.

What to Expect This Month

Your student 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) July Before You Arrive Checklist The July Before You Arrive Checklist contains action items that should be completed by your student this month. Please encourage your student to complete these to-do items! 3) Summer Engagement Series Postcard This postcard will highlight the exciting experiences planned for your student during the Bear Beginnings: Summer Engagement Series!

Academics

Course Registration Registration for Fall 2021 courses will take place via WebSTAC July 13 - 15 during your student's assigned registration time. Your student's adviser should have been in touch with your student to schedule a time to discuss their fall course selection. Remind your student to check their WashU email at least twice a week to have the most up-to-date information!

Health & Wellness Updates

Your student must complete the following health and wellness requirements: Submit their 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! You and your student can find information about campus health and wellness resources online at Habif Health & Wellness Center.

Housing Assignments

Your student's housing assignment is now available in their WashU Housing Portal (via WebSTAC). WashU Residential Life is excited to have them join us for 2021 – 2022! A few reminders: Explore what your student's room could look like by taking advantage of our virtual housing tours. To keep everyone safe, it is important that they view the prohibited items list. Your student's assignment was made with careful consideration of their housing application. We understand that 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 for your student. More information about fall arrival will be available in the coming weeks. The early arrival form will open on Monday, July 5th and can be completed by your student via their WashU Housing Portal.

Family Webinar Series

The upcoming webinars for our Summer Webinar Series have been released! You can learn more and watch past webinars by visiting the Family Webinar Series Page. The information for our upcoming webinar and its registration link are below.  A Conversation with Student Financial Services Date: Thursday, July 22nd Time: 5:30 pm CST Description: Student Financial Services (SFS) provides support to students in multiple ways. SFS counselors are available to assist with a financial emergency, a family crisis, or just with understanding how aid works. Students can also get assistance with finding on-campus jobs, how to navigate the billing process, and with budget planning. Andrea Stewart-Douglas, Associate Director of Student & Family Engagement, will join us for a conversation on: Paying your student’s bill Financial assistance Student employment Payment and financing options Register for this webinar

Update Your Contact Information

We encourage you to work with your student to check that your contact information is correct in their WebSTAC account. This will ensure that you, as a family member, are receiving all relevant information, including an update about the fall contingency plan when it is released. Your student can confirm your information on their WebSTAC account. If needed, your student should complete the updated family email address form to have your information updated in their WebSTAC account.

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