Hi Class of 2027,

Please read this special edition of the Bear Bulletin for information about the off-campus events waiver for Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome. This waiver is required in order to participate in off-campus excursions during new student orientation.

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-Student Transitions & Family Programs

In the Lou - Off-Campus Events

During Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, you will have the opportunity to participate in a program called "In the Lou" organized by Campus Life. This program provides you with the opportunity to explore St. Louis and immerse yourself in the rich culture and experiences the region has to offer. These excursions will take place on Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25, and you will get to choose which off-campus excursion(s) in which you would like to participate. The sign-up process for these excursions will take place during Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome. You may also choose to stay on-campus and not participate in an excursion.

If you would like to be able to sign up for an "In the Lou" experience during Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, you need to sign an off-campus trip waiver. This waiver also covers three "In the Lou" trips sponsored by Student Transitions & Family Programs that take place during the 2023 - 2024 academic year.

Waiver for students 18 years of age or older

If you are currently 18 years of age or older and you would like to participate in off-campus excursions as part of the "In the Lou" program during Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome and/or the academic year, please sign the 18 & older copy of the off-campus waiver before arriving to campus for Move-In Day.

Waiver for students under the age of 18

If you are currently under the age of 18 and would like to participate in off-campus excursions as part of the "In the Lou" program during Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome and/or the academic year, please follow the applicable course of action below:

• If you are not yet 18 but will turn 18 prior to your arrival to campus, please sign the 18 & older waiver after you turn 18 and before you arrive to campus for Move-In Day.
• If you are not yet 18 but will turn 18 between August 18 - August 23, we will provide you with a copy of the 18 & older waiver to sign once you are on campus.
• If you will not turn 18 until August 24 or later, please have your legal parent/guardian sign the under 18 copy of the off-campus waiver.