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Transfer Community Welcome Important Dates / Deadlines JulyTo Do List Course Registration Housing Options Get Connected!

Transfer Community Welcome

Hello transfer students, We hope you are enjoying your summer so far. We cannot wait to meet you all soon! Read this month's Bear Bulletin for important information you need to know regarding your transition to WashU. If you have any questions, feel free to email , message us through Instagram , or ask a WUSA in the 2020-2021 WashU Transfer Slack Community ! -The First Year Center

Important Dates / Deadlines

Last month, Chancellor Martin sent a message to new students and families regarding the updated fall calendar. This message, and prior communication from the university, can be viewed at Messages from the University . Please note that the below dates reflect this updated academic calendar . Fall 2020 September 14: First day of classes November 26 & November 27: Thanksgiving Break December 18: Last day of classes December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021: Winter Break (Part 1) January 4 - January 10: Final exams occurring remotely January 11 - January 22: Winter Break (Part 2) Spring 2021 January 25: First day of classes March 15 - March 19: Spring Break (No classes) May 6: Last day of classes May 7 - May 13: Final exams

July To Do List

Join the 2020-2021 WashU Transfer Community Slack conversation! Take any necessary online placement exams. Complete your Habif Health & Wellness requirements. Complete the Academic Integrity module in Canvas. Connect with Disability Resources if you are seeking academic support or accommodations related to disabilities. Confirm your AP, IB, and transfer credits were sent to the university. For more detailed information on how to complete any of these tasks please visit the new students website .

Course Registration

Course registration varies depending on the academic division in which you are enrolled, but you should hear from your academic adviser this month. If you do not hear from your academic adviser, please email us so we can help get you in touch with the correct office.

Housing Options

Off-campus residences are available for transfer students. Washington University provides resources and services to assist students in finding housing. Apartment Referral Service (ARS) Phone: (314) 362-3230 Email: ars@wustl.edu Quadrangle Housing Co. Phone: (314) 935-9511 Email: quadrangle@wustl.edu In addition to the resources listed above, students are encouraged to contact Evan Keil , Assistant Director for Off Campus Undergraduate Student Life, for information on how to search for an apartment or tips on navigating the leasing process.

Get Connected!

There are numerous opportunities for you to connect with your fellow transfer students this summer. Learn more and register for these opportunities below. Course Registration webinar - Did you miss our course registration webinar with the transfer deans of all four undergraduate academic divisions last week? If so, you can view the recording on the new students website . Transfer student virtual meetups - Transfer WUSAs will be hosting two student-only virtual meetups later this month. Join your fellow transfer students for community and a panel featuring your WUSAs. Feel free to attend one or both of these meetups! Tuesday, July 7th at 8:30 PM CST. Register here. Thursday, July 16th at 5:00 PM CST. Register here. A Conversation About Bear Beginnings & Housing - Join Student Affairs staff for a conversation about off-campus housing resources, transfer student programming, and Bear Beginnings. All new transfer students and their families are invited. Panelists will include: Kawanna Leggett - Interim Dean of Students Evan Keil - Assistant Director for Off Campus Undergraduate Student Life Dacoda Scarlett - Coordinator for the First Year Center This webinar will take place on Monday, July 13th at 4:30 PM CST . Register here .

Quick Links

First Year Center WebSTAC WUSTL Email

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