Fall 2023

• September 7: Add/drop deadline (at 9:00 PM)
• October 7 - 10: Fall Break (No classes)
• October 27 - 29: Parent & Family Weekend
• November 22 - 26: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
• December 8: Last day of classes
• December 11 - 20: Reading period and finals

The Longest Table: Sept 6, 4:30 PM

The Gephardt Institute hosts WashU’s first The Longest Table event on Mudd Field. RSVP now at the Gephardt Institute website or walk in to join hundreds of students for food and conversation on civics!



WashU’s Annual Civic Engagement Fair: Sept 13, 4:00 PM

Meet dozens of student groups that focus on civic action, service, social justice, identity/affinity, and more—with sweet treats and live music. It will take place at South 40 Clocktower and more information can be viewed at the Gephardt Institute website.

Symphony on the South 40: Sept 18, 5:00 PM

This special collaboration will take place outside on the South 40 (near Bear's Den). Members of the St. Louis Symphony will follow a string ensemble comprised of WashU Music students.  

With Fall Welcome behind you and your first semester at WashU just beginning, we want to highlight a few upcoming programs and events to keep an eye on and also provide you some resources to aid your transition into college academics.

Parent & Family Weekend | October 27 - 29, 2023

Parent & Family Weekend is a great opportunity to reconnect with your family by showing them your favorite study spot or coffee shop on campus, exploring St. Louis attractions, catching a WashU Bears football game, and more.

If your family plans on joining us for Parent & Family Weekend, encourage them to view the schedule of events, purchase tickets and t-shirts, and plan their visit.

Washington University Student Associates (WUSAs)

You have already been introduced to your WUSAs. However, we want to remind you of their presence during your first year at WashU. The next year will be one of growth and adjustment. Throughout this time, your WUSAs will serve as your academic and personal mentors, introduce you to certain WashU traditions, and help you adjust to the academic culture of your new home.

Each week, your WUSAs will spend an hour and a half (WUSA hours) on your residential floor answering questions about academic deadlines (e.g., add/drop, course registration, etc.), helping you find involvement opportunities on campus, and making connections with you and your peers. Check for communication from your WUSA for the time and date of your next WUSA hours.

We encourage you to attend WUSA hours and get to know your WUSAs, as they can be a helpful resource for you.

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPS) offers a wide range of group therapy experiences to meet the diverse needs of our students. Individual therapy tends to be the go-to for mental health support; however, group therapy is an equally effective source of support - and in some cases even more effective. The power of group therapy lies in the relationships, which are built on mutual curiosity and shared vulnerability. Consider signing up for group therapy this semester.

Bear Bucks can be used as a purchasing option at on-campus establishments, campus stores and to conveniently pay for orders from any Grubhub merchant nationwide, via pick-up and delivery through the Grubhub app. Simply log in to Atrium Connect to establish your account, load funds, and track your spending.  When you sign up for Grubhub+ Student, you'll get unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders through graduation with your free Grubhub+ Student membership free for WashU students.

Are you interested in boosting your academic skills to start the fall semester strong? Do you identify as neurodivergent and want to learn more about how your brain operates? The Learning Center is hosting a four-part Navigating Neurodiversity workshop series led by Jim Russell, Ph.D., and all undergraduate students are welcome to attend! Workshops will take place on September 15, 22, 29, and October 13 from 12-1:30 PM in McDonnell 362. Visit The Learning Center’s website for details.

The Learning Center’s Drop-in Academic and Residential Peer Mentors are also here to provide support in your courses. Starting early September, we will be offering weekly help sessions for Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and other foundational courses! Check out our mentoring sessions calendar for details. Our Academic Skills Peer Coaches are also available to help you improve your study strategies, test-taking, time management, and more!

The Center for Career Engagement's fall 2023 All-Campus Internship & Job Career Fair will be held on Thursday, September 21, 3:00 PM -7:00 PM in the WashU Athletics Complex. More than 100 employers and recruiters attend each year to meet students. You can register and view organizations attending on Handshake.

Join Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez at the Cardinals v. Reds game on September 29th at 7:15 PM. To attend this event, you will need to have signed the 18 and older online waiver to attend In the Lou events. (If you are under the age of 18 before September 29, your legal parent or guardian must sign the under 18 online waiver on your behalf.)

If you sign up for a free ticket, you are responsible for getting yourself to the game. We recommend using your U-Pass to take the MetroLink.

If you would like to walk with a group to the University City-Big Bend Station, WUSAs will leave from the South 40 Clocktower at 6:30 PM. WUSAs will also be present at the game to lead you back to the MetroLink Stadium Station to return to campus. More information about how to use the MetroLink will be communicated to students who sign up for tickets.

More information about ticket distribution will be provided soon. See you at the game!

Handshake is a career management platform to help you discover new career options as well as find internship and job opportunities. You’ll also use it to learn about events and programs on campus, network, connect with employers, and more.

We encourage you to set up your Handshake profile right away! The system will alert you to opportunities based on your interests and preferences. The Center for Career Engagement has videos to help you get started.