If you have any questions, please reach out to either your Academic Division exchange adviser, OISS, or the First Year Center.
We are excited to welcome you to campus soon!
-First Year Center
Residential Life Housing
Where you will live while studying at WashU is an important decision.
WashU Residential Life (Res Life) offers a variety of housing options for exchange students. Below are the most chosen options.
Traditional Residential College communities located on the South 40. Mostly single and double rooms.
Residential Communities on campus on the Northside in the following residence halls: Village, Village East, and Millbrook Apartments.
Residential Communities in off-campus apartments in the Lofts, Washington Avenue, Greenway, and Rosedale apartments.
For more information about housing, visit the Residential Life website. As of November 1st, housing applications are open on WebSTAC. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you have questions about Residential Life housing or the application, please contact Rhonda Kiely by emailor by phone at (314)-935-5050.
Off-Campus Housing Options
Some students choose not to live in Residential Life housing. Below are the most common non-Res Life housing options:
Sublease a Leased Apartment
Apartments can be subleased through Quadrangle,a company owned by Washington University or an independent property owner. You can find available apartments through the WashU Apartment Referral Service.
Lease an Apartment through Quadrangle
This option is mainly for graduate students, but undergraduate students may find apartments through the Quadrangle website.
Alternative Options
Some students have found accommodations with property companies such as Parallel Properties or local property owners.
Health and Wellness
Health Insurance: All exchange students are automatically enrolled in the WashU health insurance plan and billed for the cost of insurance. Learn more about insurance requirements before arriving in the U.S.
Student Health Fee: You will be charged a Student Health Fee that allows you access to medical and mental health services at Habif Health and Wellness Center.
Mandatory Health History Form and Immunizations: All exchange students are required to submit a health history form and proof of certain immunizations. This information must be uploaded to the Student Portal prior to arrival on campus.
Habif Health & Wellness Center: Located on campus, Habif offers a range of services including medical checkups, mental health resources, wellness support, education, and more, at a reasonable cost.
Registering for Classes
View Courses: You can view Course Listings online by selecting your semester of study and academic school.
Course Credits: Most WashU courses are 3 credits, and students often take 12-17 credits a semester. Confirm your academic requirements with your home university.
Course Levels: Generally, 100- and 200- level courses are broad and suitable to students with a range of experience, while 300- and 400- level classes are more advanced. Consider your experience when registering.
Registration: You will register for classes through WebSTAC, or through your exchange adviser if you prefer. Your exchange adviser will provide you with more information about registering for classes, as well as registration dates and times.
Accommodations
If you receive academic accommodations for any learning, mental health, or physical disabilities from your home university, be sure to talk with your adviser before you arrive to arrange for accommodations while attending WashU.
