Exchange students are able to access their 2024 Housing Application by logging into your WebSTAC account. If you are interested in living in WashU-managed housing, there is plenty of room available for all incoming exchange students! The priority deadline to apply for spring housing is November 15.

Once in your account, locate the Housing tab, select Applications, then click on the drop-down menu and click on the Spring Application. It will be necessary to complete all sections of the application. The final step is to Submit the Application. This will result in changing your application status to complete. You must activate your WUSTL Key before you can apply for housing.

If you are having trouble with the Housing Application, please contact Rhonda Kiely at Residential Life.

We encourage you to begin researching the process to apply for your visa as soon as possible. Below is a brief overview of the process and documents you will need to travel to the U.S:

As an exchange student at WashU, you will need to apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy in your home country. It is your responsibility to gather information about the process for seeking a student visa in your home country.  

• To apply for your J-1 entry visa, you will need a DS-2019 
• OISS will prepare this document and send it to your home school’s exchange program. 
• Typically, this takes 4-6 weeks after you are notified of your acceptance 
• You will also need to pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee before your visa interview.

• WashU Office of International Students and Scholars- Information on WashU policies and requirements.
• U.S. Department of State- Information regarding visa categories, application process, and timelines.
• U.S. Embassy- Links to all U.S. consulates with specific information based on country.

All exchange students will move-in on Wednesday January 10. Students living in Residential Life-managed housing will be assigned a move-in time when your housing assignment is released in December. For more information about move-in, please reference the Residential Life website. 

Winter Welcome, an orientation program to welcome students to campus, will take place from January 10-14. Fill out the Winter Welcome Registration Form by Friday, December 1 so we can prepare for your arrival!

Additionally, you will need to sign an off-campus events waiver prior to your arrival to participate in off-campus programs during orientation and throughout the semester.

Spring 2024



• Spring 2024 Exchange Student Arrival: January 10
• Winter Welcome: January 10 - 14
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes): January 15
• First Day of Classes: January 16
• Spring Break (no classes): March 10 - 16
• Last Day of Classes: April 26
• Reading Week and Final Exams: April 29 - May 8