Hi Class of 2025,
We hope you are enjoying summer so far! We cannot wait to meet you all soon.
-The First Year Center
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Important Dates/Deadlines
Fall 2021
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August 30: First day of classes
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September 6: Labor Day (No classes)
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October 9 - 12: Fall Break (No classes)
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November 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
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December 10: Last day of classes
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December 13 - 22: Reading period and finals
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What To Expect This Month |
You will receive the following items in the mail from us this month:
1) August Before You Arrive Checklist
2) Summer Engagement Series Postcard
3) The Starting Line Welcome Guide
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Watch your mailbox this month for the arrival of The Starting Line a magazine just for you, published by Student Life, the independent student news organization at WashU.
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Summer Engagement Series
In August before Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, you will have the opportunity to engage with other incoming students, current student leaders, and staff through interactive platforms like Bear Base, Instagram Live, and Zoom. These experiences are centered around three topical areas: affinity, residential, and co-curricular. We encourage you to learn more about the Bear Beginnings: Summer Engagement Series and participate in upcoming sessions!
Fall Welcome
Move-In Day will occur on Saturday, August 21st. Details about move-in are available on the Residential Life website. Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome will begin the evening of Move-In Day and conclude the evening of Saturday, August 28t1. During Fall Welcome, you will meet with your WUSA small group, engage in academic experiences, and participate in a long-standing university tradition - Convocation. You can preview the Fall Welcome schedule on the new students website
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 Monday, August 9th at Noon CST 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.
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We are excited to welcome you to campus in just a few short weeks. Please make sure to take a look at the move-in day website, as well as the suggested packing list. As a reminder, the Residential Life Early Arrival form will close on Friday, August 6th. If you are still considering an early arrival for Friday, August 20th, please submit by above deadline. Additionally, due to the recent COVID-19 guidelines announced by the university, we encourage you to bring a thermometer and masks with you to campus.
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Connect with WashU Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life |
For more information, just complete the information form or contact Callista Isabelle, Director for Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life. Welcome to the WashU community!
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Direct Deposit Information from Student Financial Services |
For students who are receiving the First Year Start-up Grant, we strongly encourage you to enroll in direct deposit with Student Accounting through WebSTAC by August 2nd. This is the fastest way to get your funds!
- Make sure you have a bank account
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Log in to WebSTAC
- Select "Pay/View Bills" under Billing
- Sign up for Direct Deposit
If you prefer to receive your startup grant funds by check you can do so by picking up your check from Student Financial Service when you arrive on campus in August.
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Health & Wellness Updates |
All WashU students must complete the following health and wellness requirements.
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