Fall 2022

• December 9: Last day of classes
• December 12 - 21: Reading week and finals

Residential Life Housing & Winter Break

All students currently living in Residential Life housing have to-do list items before leaving for Winter Break. Be sure to review the Department Debrief from Residential Life later in this newsletter and to review any communications sent directly from Residential Life, your Residential College Director (RCD), and your Resident Advisor (RA).

Hot Chocolate Social & Ice Skating in Forest Park

On Saturday, December 3 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM there will be a free hot chocolate bar set up in Lopata House Great Hall! This is open to all exchange students. If you’re interested in joining exchange, sophomore, and transfer students for an evening of ice skating, RSVP for an ice-skating ticket! At 4:30 PM, your TXSMs will be leaving from the Village Lawn to take the MetroLink to Steinberg Skating Rink. Join them for free ice skate rental and open skate! They will be returning to campus at 7:30 PM. The concession stand at the skating rink only accepts cash. Don’t forget to bring your U-Pass!

Exchange Student Capstone Dinner

On Friday, December 9 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM join your fellow exchange students for a special dinner at Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Gonzalez’s house. Interested students must RSVP by Noon on Tuesday, December 6 to attend. There will be special meals provided for those who indicated dietary restrictions on their TX Welcome Registration form. Your TXSMs, academic deans, and OISS advisers will be in attendance to present you with a certificate at dinner! For the short walk to Dr. G’s house, meet your TXSM at the Olympic Rings at 5:15 PM. 

Recess at the Rec

Stop by Sumers Rec Center on Monday December 12 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM for a study break. There will be free treats, games, skating, and a polar plunge.

Moonlight Breakfast

Save the date! Moonlight Breakfast is back on Wednesday, December 14 from 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM in both the Bear’s Den and the Village. This event is free to all WashU undergraduate students with a meal plan. Please bring your student ID to enter.

Reading Week: Dining Hall Hours

Dining hall hours will be altered during reading week. Check out the Dining Services website for the most up-to-date information.

Be sure to follow the below instructions from ResLife based on your winter break plans. Additional details can be found on the Academic Break Housing Information webpage. All forms referenced below are available via the WashU Housing Portal on WebSTAC.

Staying for the entire winter break:

You must complete the Winter Housing/Late Stay Form to maintain access to residential facilities. You will check the box to stay for the entire break once you are inside the form.

Leaving for the entire winter break but returning in the Spring semester:

Complete the Fall Checkout Form to checkout of your fall space only. You may leave your belongings in your room.

Staying for a portion and leaving for the remainder of winter break but returning in the Spring semester:

Complete the Winter Housing/Late Stay Form, the Fall Checkout Form, and the Winter Checklist before leaving campus. You will select a specific departure date once you are inside the form.

Leaving the university permanently or not returning to ResLife Housing in the Spring semester:

Complete the Fall Checkout Form. Detailed instructions for moving out can be found on the Residential Life website. You will need to remove your belongings from your room.