Welcome, Class of 2027! 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 monthly newsletter sent to all first-year students. 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 June 1. Check out this month's Bear Bulletin below to learn more! -Student Transitions & Family Programs

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Who Are We? Student Transitions & Family Programs supports new students through their academic and social transition into the WashU community. Current WashU students work in our office and will support you in your first-year journey. This group will host programs and events, train and supervise your WUSAs (Washington University Student Associates), and more!  Follow us on Instagram and join the Official Class of 2027 Facebook Group to connect with your peers and the WashU community! ‌

Important Dates/Deadlines Summer 2023 July 18-20: Course registration Fall 2023 August 18 and 19*: Class of 2027 move-in August 20-26: Fall Welcome August 28: First day of classes September 4: Labor Day (No classes) October 7-10: Fall Break (No classes) November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break (No classes) December 8: Last day of classes December 11-20: Reading period and finals *International students and fall varsity athletes have different arrival dates. Please check with the Office for International Students and Scholars or 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. Requesting your high school to submit your final transcripts.

Apply for Housing As a reminder, the last day to apply for housing or submit changes to your application is May 31. Learn more about completing a housing application. Contact Residential Life or call 314-935-5050 with any questions about housing.

Move-In Day & Bear Beginnings We're excited to welcome you to campus in August! Move-In Day will be on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19*. Students will select their assigned move-in date and time with their housing assignment in July. Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome will take place Saturday, August 19 through Saturday, August 26. You can learn more about Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, the early arrival process, family programming, and more on the Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome website. *International students and fall varsity athletes have different arrival dates. Please check with the Office for International Students and Scholars or your head coach for more information.

Navigating the New Students Website

Need help finding information about your transition to WashU? The new students website is a great place to start. You can find information about: Checklists of items you should complete prior to arriving to campus 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.

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