Bear Bulletin from Student Transitions & Family Programs: August 24

Dear exchange students,

We are excited you are all part of the WashU community! You have so many resources available to support you throughout your journey at WashU.

You will receive a special edition of the Bear Bulletin each evening during Bear Beginnings: Transfer & Exchange Welcome. Each edition will contain:

Important announcements
Schedule information for the next day

-Student Transitions & Family Programs

Visit the New Student Website

Announcements

Required Events

While we encourage you to explore many of the various offerings throughout Fall Welcome, certain events are required. You can view the locations and additional details of these meetings in the Exchange Student Schedule. All required events are marked with an asterisk.

TXSM Group Chat

You should have received communication from your Transfer & Exchange Student Mentors (TXSM) about joining a Teams group chat. Please make sure you join the chat so you can receive important messages and reminders from your TXSM. We encourage you to download the app and turn notifications on.

To-Do List

Make sure you have accomplished the following items from the Before You Arrive Checklists. The items below had a deadline of August 1. If you have not completed one or more of these items, please do so ASAP.

Submit immunization records and health history information to the Student Health Porta l.
Apply for your WashU ID Card .

What's Happening Tomorrow

View the full Exchange Student Schedule for more details about tomorrow's schedules. Events marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Friday, August 25

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Morning Run

South 40, Clocktower

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Arboretum Walk

Danforth University Center, Edison Family Courtyard

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Exchange Student Orientation and Lunch*

For College of Arts & Sciences students. Danforth University Center, room 248

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Welcome and Academic Overview*

For McKelvey School of Engineering. Whitaker Hall, Atrium

11:15 AM - Noon: Academic and Policy Overview*

For McKelvey School of Engineering. Lopata House, room 303

Noon - 1:00 PM: Lunch*

For McKelvey School of Engineering. Urbauer Hall, room 116

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Exchange Student Group Advising Meeting*

For Olin Business School students. Simon Hall, room 109

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Community Expectations with Dean Paige Larose*

For Olin Business School students. Simon Hall, room 113

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Transfer & Exchange Student Lunch*

For Olin Business School students. Simon Hall, room 120

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Community Expectations & Student Conduct*

Seigle Hall, room L006

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Safety & Security*

Seigle Hall, room L006

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention**

Complete virtually on your own through Canvas.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Small Group with Transfer & Exchange Student Mentor*

Caroline - Siegle Hall, room 305
Grace - Siegle Hall, room 205
Sania - Siegle Hall, room 111

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Tailgate

Athletic Complex

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Volleyball Game

Athletic Complex

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Night at the Rec

Sumers Recreation Center

Exchange Student Schedule

Quick Links

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