Hi Class of 2024,

We hope you are enjoying your summer so far! We’re excited to welcome you to campus for the start of your second year at WashU! Whether you attended classes in-person or remotely this past academic year, we look forward to providing a more traditional introduction to campus through Sophomore Welcome!

Read this month's Bear Bulletin for important information you need to know for your second year. If you have any questions, feel free to email or message us through our Instagram.

-The First Year Center 
Important Dates/Deadlines
Sophomore Welcome

  • August 25: Move-In Day for formerly remote students
  • August 26: Move-In Day for all other sophomore students and welcome activities for formerly remote students
  • August 27 - 28: Sophomore Welcome activities

Fall 2021

  • August 30: First day of classes
  • September 6: Labor Day (No classes)
  • October 9 - 12: Fall Break (No classes)
  • November 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
  • December 10: Last day of classes
  • December 13 - 22: Reading period and finals
What To Expect This Month
You will receive the following communication in the mail from us this month:

Sophomore Welcome Postcard
  • This postcard will highlight the exciting experiences planned for you during Sophomore Welcome!
Sophomore Welcome
An image of Brookings at WashU on a spring day that says Washington University in St. Louis
Registration by July 15th is required to confirm your spot at Sophomore Welcome. We also hope you'll take a moment to share some feedback on programming you would like to see during Sophomore Welcome and throughout the fall 2021 semester.
 
What to expect so far:
  • Connect with your peers in the Class of 2024
  • Experience campus traditions
  • Explore St. Louis
  • Participate in a new sophomore-specific Class tradition
 
Visit the Sophomore Welcome website to check out the most up-to-date information, including the registration and feedback form, the program schedule, and more!
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