Welcome!
Hello students!

Welcome back to the fifth newsletter for Fall 2022 exchange students at Washington University in St. Louis.

As a reminder, you can access all information for exchange students through the Fall 2022 Exchange Student Guidebook. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to either your Academic Division exchange adviser, OISS, or Student Transitions & Family Programs. 

We are excited to welcome you to campus soon!

-Student Transitions & Family Programs
Reminder: Complete Forms by July 15
All exchange students must fill out the OISS Arrival Form and the TX Welcome Registration Form. The deadline to fill out both forms is July 15.
  • OISS Arrival Form: This form will help the Office for International Students and Scholars plan for your arrival.
  • TX Welcome Registration Form: This provides Student Transitions & Family Programs with information regarding your dietary restrictions, accommodations, and t-shirt size.
Apply for Your Student ID by July 31
Submit your ID photo by 11:59 PM CDT on July 31. You must submit a picture of yourself against a blank background, with no editing or filters.

Without your student ID, you will be unable to access Residential Life housing. You will also use your ID to access various buildings, make meal purchases, check out books from the library, and more. Learn more by visiting Campus Card Services.
Apply for Housing
If you have not yet applied for housing and plan to live in Residential Life housing, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

For more information about housing applications, visit the Residential Life website. Housing applications are currently open on WebSTAC. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You will fill out the First-Year and Transfer student application on the housing portal.

If you have already applied for Residential Life housing, you can check your housing assignment through the housing portal on WebSTAC.

If you have questions about Residential Life housing, assignments, or the application, please contact ResLife.
WashU Email
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As a reminder, it is important to set up your WashU email as soon as possible to receive important university information. Follow the steps below to log in:
  1. Activate your WUSTL Key: An email sent to you from the University Registrar contains instructions on setting up your WUSTL Key. This is your login and password for most university technologies you will use.
  2. Enroll in DUO two-factor authentication: WashU uses two-factor authentication to increase login security. Enroll in DUO Mobile so you can easily access WashU email, Canvas, and other university technologies.
  3. Activate your WashU Email: Once you enroll in WUSTL Key, a WashU email is automatically created for you through Microsoft Office 365. Log in using you WUSTL Key. To log in, visit the Information Technology website and select the "Log in to Office 365" button.
Billing
  • Paperless Billing: Washington University uses a paperless billing system, so all statements will be available on WebSTAC. The secure eBilling service will send an email to your WashU email account whenever a new monthly statement is ready. Students are responsible for making sure their accounts are paid in full by the due date to avoid late fees. 
  • Third Party Access: If you would like someone else to be able to view or pay your bill, you will need to give them access by going to the Billing tab of WebSTAC and adding a new contact under “Payers.”  
  • Enrollment Deposit: All undergraduate exchange students are required to pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit upon admission to Washington University. The enrollment deposit for exchange students is $500. This enrollment deposit covers costs for Fall/Winter Welcome, the new student orientation program, additional orientation experiences for international students, and programming offered for exchange students throughout the semester such as local excursions and holiday celebrations.

For detailed instructions and more information regarding billing, visit Financial Services.
Health & Wellness
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  • Health Insurance: All exchange students are automatically enrolled in the WashU health insurance plan and billed for the cost of insurance. Learn more about insurance requirements before arriving in the U.S.
  • Student Health Fee: You will be charged a Student Health Fee that allows you access to medical and mental health services at Habif Health and Wellness Center.
  • Mandatory Health History Form and Immunizations: All exchange students are required to submit a health history form and proof of certain immunizations. This information must be uploaded to the Student Portal prior to arrival on campus.
  • Habif Health & Wellness Center: Located on campus, Habif offers a range of services including medical checkups, mental health resources, wellness support, education, and more, at a reasonable cost.
Important Dates
Fall 2022 Dates

Fall 2022 Exchange Student Arrival: August 23
Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome: August 24-28
First Day of Class: August 29
Labor Day (no classes): September 5
Fall Break (no classes): October 8-11
Thanksgiving Break (no classes): November 23-27
Last Day of Classes: December 9
Reading Day and Finals Begin: December 12-21
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