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Hi, Class of 2027!
We hope you are enjoying your summer so far! We cannot wait to meet you all soon.
Read this month's Bear Bulletin for important information you need to know for your transition to WashU. Bear Essentials for Students, which has been mailed to you, is also available digitally and contains helpful information. If you have any questions, feel free to email, or reach out on Instagram.
-Student Transitions & Family Programs
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Table of Contents
- Important Dates/Deadlines
- What To Expect This Month
- August 2023 Checklist
- Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome
- Move-In Day
- Health Insurance Requirement
- TimelyCare
- Disability Resources
- Read&Write
- Bear Bucks
- Gephardt Institute Information
- Student Technology Services
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Summer Webinar Series
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Important Dates/Deadlines
Fall 2023
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August 18 and 19*: Class of 2027 move-in
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August 19-26: Fall Welcome
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August 28: First day of classes
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September 4: Labor Day (No classes)
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October 7-10: Fall Break (No classes)
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November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
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December 8: Last day of classes
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December 11-20: Reading period and finals
*Fall varsity athletes may have different arrival dates. Please check with your head coach for more information.
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What To Expect This Month
If you have a U.S. address, you will receive the following item in the mail from us this month:
1) August Before You Arrive Checklist
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August 2023 Checklist
Each month this summer, there will be important items you need to complete to ensure you are as prepared as possible for your first year. The following items must be completed before Move-In Day or you will not be able to access your residence hall:
Review past months' checklists to make sure you have completed all items. One item on the August checklist includes:
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Check your WashU email account several times a week for important messages from your academic division.
Please note, failure to complete these checklist items can result in delaying access to your residence hall on Move-In Day or result in a hold being placed on your student record preventing you from adjusting your course schedule.
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Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome
Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome will begin the evening of Move-In Day and conclude the evening of Saturday, August 26. During Fall Welcome, you will meet with your WUSA small group, engage in academic experiences, and participate in a long-standing university tradition - Convocation. You can preview the Fall Welcome schedule.
If your family is traveling with you to St. Louis, please register them for Parent & Family Orientation. Please RSVP for Parent & Family Orientation by Monday, August 7 at Noon CDT if they plan to attend in-person events during Parent & Family Orientation.
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Move-In Day
There are two Move-In Day options: Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19*. You should have selected your check-in time in early July. All students, including international students, who are arriving on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 must select a check-in time. If you have not yet selected a check-in time, please do so ASAP. You can view your self-selected check-in date and time through the housing portal on WebSTAC.
Move-In Day Procedures
- Check-in at Tisch Commons located on the main level of the Danforth University Center (DUC). The Danforth University Center is located at 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105.
- During check-in, short term parking will be available in Zone 2 in Lot 35 (Simon Hall Lot).
- You will go inside to receive your room key, parking placard, Metro U-Pass, and a one-time moving ticket. Any family members with you will need to 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 your turn to have your items moved into your room. Do not lose it!
- From check-in, you will be directed to the unloading location for your residence hall. Once your items are unloaded, the driver of your vehicle will be directed to long-term parking while your stay with your items.
Review the digital Move-In Guide for detailed information about the Move-In Day process, maps, packing lists, and more.
Contact Residential Life with any questions about housing assignments or move-in.
*Fall varsity athletes may have different arrival dates. Please have your student check with their head coach for more information.
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Health Insurance Requirement
All full-time, degree-seeking students at WashU are required to have health insurance, and you will be automatically enrolled in the university’s health insurance plan. This coverage has an annual premium charge that will be applied to your account. The fully funded health plan runs from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024.
If you wish to opt out of this insurance, there is a waiver process that must be completed by September 5, 2023.
In order to waive out of the student health insurance plan, current insurance coverage must meet the university’s specific criteria.
Contact Habif Health and Wellness Center with questions about health insurance.
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TimelyCare
You can't always predict when you will need medical or mental health care so we encourage you to download the TimelyCare app before arriving to campus. Simply set up your account with your WashU email address and then enjoy peace of mind knowing that you have access to 24/7 on-demand mental health support (the TalkNow feature), medical and mental health appointments, health coaching, and much more.
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Disability Resources
Disability Resources (DR) is WashU’s designated office responsible for determining and coordinating accommodations necessary for the equitable inclusion of disabled students. DR’s goal is to enable students to accomplish their educational goals, as well as ensure an equal opportunity to derive all the benefits of campus life.
Students with disabilities who may require academic, programmatic, or housing accommodations are encouraged to engage with DR. Because accommodations are not applied retroactively, DR recommends initiating requests prior to, or at the beginning of, the academic term to avoid delays in accessing accommodations once classes begin.
Contact DR for more information.
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Bear Bucks
The Bear Bucks cashless account system at WashU can be used as a purchasing option at on-campus establishments and campus stores. Additionally, Bear Bucks can be used to conveniently pay for orders from any Grubhub merchant nationwide, via pickup and delivery through the Grubhub app.
You can learn more about Bear Bucks and sign up for an account through Campus Card Services.
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Gephardt Institute Information
As you prepare to enter the St. Louis community, subscribe to a local news source or follow a local reporter on social media. Additionally, research local elected officials for our region to know who represents our area!
If you are eligible to vote in the U.S., consider where you want to vote. You may vote at your home address or your school address – but you may only vote in one location.
For more information, visit the Gephardt Institute.
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Student Technology Services
Student Technology Services (STS) is located on the South 40. The STS service desk provides walk-up support to WashU residential students. Services include troubleshooting software and hardware, network connectivity (WiFi and wired), Dell laptop repair (under warranty only), and 3D printing.
As you prepare to come to campus, here are a few tech tips to get you started:
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Summer Webinar Series
Our Summer Webinar Series was designed to answer student and parent and family members' questions about WashU. Recordings of past webinars can be viewed on our Webinar Series page.
Consider attending our upcoming and last webinar, A Conversation about Move-In and Fall Welcome, tonight, August 1 at 5:30 PM CDT. Registration is required.
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