Fall 2023

• 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

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 WUSTL MUSIC students. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public! 

On Friday, September 15th, the St. Louis Balloon Glow will take place at Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park. The event is free to attend and will begin at 5:00 PM. If you would like to attend with a group, 2SAs will leave from the Village Lawn at 5:00 PM, and another group at 7:00PM, to take the Metro to Forest Park and then walk to this event. Additionally, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race takes place on Saturday, September 16th. The race begins at 4:30 PM, but festivities start at 1:00 PM. To attend this event, you will need to have signed the 18 and older online waiver. (If you are under the age of 18 before September 15, your legal parent or guardian must sign the under 18 online waiver on your behalf.)

If you plan to walk to and/or from Forest Park with a 2SA, please sign up.

As we go deeper into the semester, we want to highlight a few upcoming programs and events to keep an eye on and also resources available to you.

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 visit our website to view the schedule of events, purchase tickets and t-shirts, and plan their visit.

Second-Year Student Associates (2SAs)

You have already been introduced to your 2SAs. However, we want to remind you of their presence during the semester. Throughout the year, your 2SAs will serve as your academic and personal mentors, and help you engage with activities at WashU.

Every 2 weeks, from 7pm-9pm on Wednesdays, your 2SAs will spend 2 hours (2SA hours)at Ursa's Fireside and Lopata Multipurpose room 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. Each 2SA hours host a range of activities and giveaways that encourage you to form connections with your peers. We encourage you to attend 2SA hours and get to know your 2SAs, as they can be a helpful resource for you. The next 2SA hours is September 20th.

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. So consider signing up for group therapy this semester by visiting our Group Therapy Services website.

Welcome WashU Bears! Bear Bucks can be used as a purchasing option exclusively 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 login 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. Sign up today! Connect to our campus in the Grubhub app. Verify your students status. Follow steps to activate Grubhub+ Student. Start saving on off-campus meals.

Are you interested in boosting your academic skills? 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 Dr. Jim Russell, 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! Visit The Learning Center's website to sign up for a one-on-one meeting with a Peer Coach.

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. Students can register and view organizations attending on Handshake.

2SAs will be available to walk students to the event. 2SAs will be stationed at the Village Lawn and the South 40 Clocktower 15 minutes before the start of the event to walk students student over and give helpful tips.

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.

Once you've set up your Handshake profile, the system will alert you to opportunities based on your interests and preferences. The WashU Career Center website has links to videos to help you get started.

Use Handshake to register for the Fall 2023 All-Campus Internship & Job Fair on Thursday, September 21.