Welcome, transfer students!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Washington University in St. Louis! As you prepare for your transition to WashU, Student Transitions & Family Programs is here to help you throughout the process.

The Bear Bulletin is a newsletter sent to all students. Throughout the summer, you will receive it on a bi-weekly basis. It contains important information about dates and deadlines, Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, important events, and more. Please note, the Bear Bulletin will only be sent to your WashU email account beginning in June.

Check out this month's Bear Bulletin below to learn more!

-Student Transitions & Family Programs

Important Dates

Fall 2023

Transfer Student Move-In*: August 23

Bear Beginnings: Transfer & Exchange Fall Welcome: August 23-26

First Day of Class: August 28

Labor Day (no classes): September 4

Fall Break (no classes): October 7-10

Thanksgiving Break (no classes): November 22-26

Last Day of Classes: December 8

Reading Week and Exams: December 11-20

*Fall varsity athletes have different arrival dates. Please check with your head coach for more information.

Communication from Academic Divisions

Check your WashU email account several times a week for important messages from your academic division. You will receive details about course registration, how to connect with your academic adviser, and may be asked to fill out important forms.

May 2023 Checklist

Each month this summer, there will be important items you need to complete to ensure you are as prepared as possible for your first year. Some items on the May checklist include:

• Submitting your housing application.
• Adjustments to the application can be made until May 31
• Activating your WashU email account

Apply for Housing

For those choosing to live in Residential Life-managed housing, please complete the Housing Application in your WashU Pathway by the deadline of May 31, 2023. Learn more about completing a housing application. Contact Residential Life or call 314-935-5050 with any questions about housing.

For those choosing to live in non-Residential Life-managed housing, we have an apartment referral service that may prove helpful as you solidify housing. 

Move-In Day & Bear Beginnings

We're excited to welcome you to campus in August! Move-In Day will be on Wednesday, August 23* for students living in Residential Life-managed housing.

Bear Beginnings: Transfer & Exchange Fall Welcome will take place Wednesday, August 23 through Saturday, August 26.

Please complete the Transfer & Exchange Welcome Registration and Arrival form by Saturday, July 1.

*Fall varsity athletes have different arrival dates. Please check with your head coach for more information.

Need help finding information about your transition to WashU? The new students website is a great place to start. You can find information about:

• Placement exams
• Registering for classes
• Packing list
• And much more!

Update Your Family's Email Address

To ensure your family members receive university announcements, including our family-specific e-newsletter, Family Ties, make sure a parent or family email is linked to your student record in WebSTAC. Complete a family member email address update form if you'd like to make a change to your record.