Class of 2025,

We hope you enjoyed your first month of college and are excited for the month ahead! We know there is a lot going on during this time of year, but hopefully you've settled into a routine.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us, message us through the Official Class of 2025 Facebook group or our Instagram, or ask your WUSA!

-The First Year Center 
Important Dates/Deadlines

Fall 2021

  • 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
Department Debrief - The Learning Center
To help you plan and stay ahead this semester, check out these tips and resources from The Learning Center.
 
a.      Creating a Routine: Find an organization system that works for you, figure out when and how you are most productive.
 
b.      Making a Study Plan: Schedule one hour of studying for every hour of class per week- yes, you read that right! Include alternating subjects and breaks into your study plan and be specific about what you plan on studying.
 
c.      Maintain Motivation: Set rewards for daily goals, weekly goals, and end of the semester goals. Make sure your schedule is balanced with study, work, and self-care.
 
The Learning Center offers one-on-one coaching in the areas of time management, learning strategies, managing procrastination, and more. Access information about the Learning Center's coaches and make an appointment with them online.
 
You can find video series with advice on how to structure time for effective learning via spaced-practice on the academic skills resource library. In addition, drop-in to one of the content-specific resources such as: Residential Peer Mentor sessions or Academic Mentor sessions. Check out the list of content-specific support offered.
Parent and Family Weekend 2021
Parent and Family Weekend

Parent and Family Weekend is taking place October 29th through October 31st. Please encourage your families to visit the Parent and Family website for more details, including event times, ticket and registration information, and more!
Bike Registration
If you have a bike on campus, we strongly recommend that you register your bike with WashU, display the registration shield on your bike, and ensure you use a Kyrptonite U-lock which is available for purchase at WUPD for $25. Register your bike through the WashU Bike Registration page.
What's Going On This Month
1) Midterm Pop-Up (October 7th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Midterm Pop-Up is taking place on Thursday, October 7th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the First Year Center (located on the lower level of Umrath House, across from BD). Come by to get a fall-themed laptop sticker and write a postcard to home!
2) Fall Write-In (October 13th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Final paper or draft coming up? Come work on it during the virtual Fall Write-in! Writing Center staff and College Writing faculty will be available for help. Drop in any time during the event and stay as long as you like! Head to WUGO for the zoom link!
3) Eckerts Apple Orchard

Pick your own apples at Eckerts Apple Orchard! Buses will leave from the alumni parking lot at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 16th and return by 4:00 PM. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis on Thursday, October 14th and Friday, October 15th from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the First Year Center (located on the South 40 across from BD).

4) Get to Know WashU Faculty Through Classroom Connections

New students have the opportunity to meet with faculty in a small-group and get to know them outside the classroom in a casual setting. Free snacks at each session! Check out the Classroom Connections page for more information on how to sign-up.
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