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Transfer Community Welcome WUSA Introduction Important Dates / Deadlines June To Do List Course Registration Bear Beginnings

Transfer Community Welcome

Hello Transfer Students! My name is Lizzie Michalski and I am a fourth year student (Class of 2021) studying chemical engineering within the McKelvey School of Engineering. As the Transfer and Exchange Chair for the First Year Center Executive Board, I will be supporting the Transfer WUSAs ( Washington University Student Associates ) as they welcome you to campus and plan community events this year. If you have any questions during the summer and throughout the year, you can always reach out to me as well as your WUSAs! As the TX Chair, I will also create and send out the Bear Bulletin: Transfer Student Edition newsletter each month. This bulletin has important information and resources, so please read through in its entirety. I look forward to meeting you on campus! Lizzie Michalski Transfer & Exchange Chair First Year Center 

Transfer WUSA Introduction

Transfer WUSAs are here to support you during your transition to Washington University in St. Louis. As students who have either transferred to WashU from another institution or have studied outside the U.S., they will be your academic and social mentor throughout the next year.  You will soon get a phone call from your WUSA and will receive an email from them again in July. I encourage you to connect with them before arriving to campus in September so they can help make your transition as smooth as possible. You can also interact with them by joining our 2020-2021 WashU Transfer Community Slack conversation! Meet your Transfer WUSAs below!

Taylor Gao College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2023

Meredith Levin College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2022

Lori Lin College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2023

Misheel Sodgerel Olin Business School Class of 2022 

Mingyi Suo College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2022

Cassie Vaden College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2022

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

June To Do List

Activate your WUST Key and WebSTAC account. Activate your WUSTL email and check it several times a week. 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. 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!

Bear Beginnings

Our approach to the new student transition is shifting this year to best serve our new students in light of current events. Bear Beginnings will include a three-pronged approach to the transition outlined below. Bear Beginnings: Summer Engagement Series - Through the summer, students will engage with current students, faculty, and staff through interactive platforms like Slack and Zoom. You will connect with the WashU community, your academic division, and hear from current students about involvement opportunities. Bear Beginnings: Get Your Bearings Online Orientation - In August, you will enter an orientation portal where you will complete informational modules on a number of key topics for student success. You will receive an email with further information later in the summer. Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome - Our culminating experience welcoming you to campus. We are working to finalize dates and plans including the start of Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome and the process for facilitating orientation. We will notify you with these dates and suggest you do not make final travel plans until we have released additional information.

Quick Links

First Year Center WebSTAC WUSTL Email

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