Friday, August 18

Welcome and Information Stations: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

South 40, Umrath House Lower Level, Student Transitions & Family Programs

Reception at Risa: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

South 40, Zetcher House, Risa Commons

Residential Floor Meeting (Required for Your Student): 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Various Locations

This meeting is for students only, and for students whose move-in date is Friday, August 18.

Saturday, August 19

Welcome and Information Stations: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

South 40, Umrath House Lower Level, Student Transitions & Family Programs

Special Programs Welcomes: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Various Locations

Students in Beyond Boundaries, Danforth Scholars, Enterprise Holdings Scholars, Ervin Scholars, Kessler Scholars, Rodriguez Scholars, Taylor Stars, and TRIO, and their families, are invited to join senior leaders for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.

Reception at Risa: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

South 40, Zetcher House, Risa Commons

Residential Floor Meeting (Required for Your Student): 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Various Locations

This meeting is for students only, and for students whose move-in date is Saturday, August 19.

Sunday, August 20

Parents as Partners: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Graham Chapel

Livestream (Pre-Registration Not Required)

Deans' Meetings for Parents & Families: 10:45 AM - Noon

• College of Arts and Sciences: Graham Chapel
• Olin Business School: Bauer Hall, Emerson Auditorium
• McKelvey School of Engineering: Brown Hall, Room 100
• Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts: Steinberg Hall, Room 105

All sessions will be recorded. All recordings will be uploaded next week to the families website.

Resource Fair & Lunch Rotation: Noon - 2:00 PM

Various Locations

Please attend the rotation that corresponds with the first letter of your student's last name. Please refer to the schedule for more information about the recommended rotation.

Gap Year Reception: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Umrath Hall, Umrath Lounge

For more information, additional events, and descriptions, please refer to the full Parent & Family Orientation Schedule.

Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome will begin the evening of Move-In Day and conclude the evening of Saturday, August 26. During Fall Welcome, your student will meet with their WUSA small group, engage in academic experiences, and participate in a long-standing university tradition - Convocation.

There are two Move-In Day options: Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19*. All students who are arriving on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 must select a check-in time. Students can view their self-selected check-in date and time through the housing portal on WebSTAC.

Move-In Day Procedures

• Students will check in at Tisch Commons located on the main level of the Danforth University Center. Danforth University Center is located at 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105.
• Please bring a government issued photo ID and insurance card when you arrive at the DUC for use at Card Services and the immunization clinic, if necessary.
• During check-in, short term parking will be available in Zone 2 in Lot 35 (Simon Hall Lot). 
• Students will go inside to receive their room keys, parking placard, Metro U-Pass, and a one-time moving ticket. All other individuals will stay inside the vehicle.
• The parking placard must be placed in the dashboard of your vehicle for the duration of move-in.
• The one-time moving ticket is given to our professional moving team when it is the student’s turn to have their items moved into their room.
• While we appreciate the generosity and appreciation that students and families show for our professional moving team, they are not able to accept any tips or gifts in appreciation for their efforts.
• From check-in, students will be directed to the unloading location for their residence hall. Once their items are unloaded, the driver of the vehicle will be directed to long-term parking while the student stays with their items.

Review the digital Move-In Guide for detailed information about the Move-In Day process, maps, packing lists, and more. 

Have your student contact Residential Life with any questions about housing assignments or move-in.

Parking 

Free parking is available on campus through August 20. Families are encouraged to select the East End Garage for long-term parking during your visit. Long-term parking is not available on the South 40 (where first-year residences are located) on Friday, August 18 or Saturday, August 19. 

Campus Tours 

Walking tours of campus will be available on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19. Tours leave from the South 40 Clocktower hourly beginning at 1:00 PM; the last tour leaves at 4:00 PM. 

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a water bottle and hat.