Getting Involved

Your first priority at WashU will be academics. Also important is how you choose to spend your time outside the classroom — whether that is participating in a student group, engaging in undergraduate research or working on campus. Co-curricular involvement is a great way to make peer connections and friendships, build skills that complement your classroom learning and explore interests beyond the classroom. We encourage you to get involved in at least one co-curricular opportunity.

Arts On Campus

WashU enjoys a vibrant array of public arts offerings available to community and campus audiences alike. Opportunities range from world-class professional performances and exhibitions to concerts, plays, art shows and writing workshops that give students a chance to hone their talents.

arts.wustl.edu

Athletics And Recreation

The WashU Department of Athletics competes in Division III of the NCAA with 24 NCAA team championships, 261 conference titles and 256 conference appearances. Show your spirit and cheer on the WashU Bears!

washubears.com rec.wustl.edu

Intramural (IM) and club sports are a fun, engaging way to find a sense of belonging on campus as well as practice healthy excellence. IM sports is a recreational opportunity for those students wanting to participate in a wide variety of sports or activities once a week. You will be competing against other student teams formed around the university.

Club sports are a competitive opportunity for those students wanting to participate in a more demanding student-run organization. We have 42 competitive and instructional club sports. This may be more of a time and financial commitment, and most clubs will have an opportunity to compete against other universities’ club teams.

Campus Life

Campus Life empowers students to discover and define themselves and their communities through advising, programs and resources. Campus Life supports leadership development, student involvement, and sorority and fraternity life.

campuslife.wustl.edu

Career Center

Career education is part of your four-year experience. During your first years, we will encourage you to get involved on campus, help you explore future possibilities, connect you with employers and alumni, and help you land a meaningful summer experience. When you’re ready, we’ll assist you in finding your first post-graduation job or preparing for graduate or professional school. Plan to set up your Handshake account and stop by our main office in the Danforth University Center to see our resources and start your journey.

careercenter.wustl.edu

Civic And Community Engagement

Active civic and community engagement are central to WashU’s student culture. The university offers many opportunities, including communityengaged courses, voter engagement, community service groups, philanthropic events, internship-based cohort programs and more. We encourage you to meaningfully engage with the St. Louis community throughout your four years at WashU as you prepare to be an active citizen throughout your life.

gephardtinstitute.wustl.edu

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Diversity And Inclusion

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion provides opportunities for students who wish to engage with topics of equity and inclusion, dialogue around social change, explore social justice education, and find affinity groups and programs. The Center’s work includes advocating for students and connecting them to resources and existing support systems on campus and in the St. Louis community.

students.wustl.edu/center-diversity-inclusion

Entrepreneurship

The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the hub of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship at WashU. Our initiatives serve students, faculty, staff and alumni from all levels and all disciplines — because everyone can be entrepreneurial. The Skandalaris Center provides programming where anyone can explore their creative and entrepreneurial interests, develop an entrepreneurial mindset and go from idea to launch.

skandalaris.wustl.edu step.wustl.edu

The Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP), an initiative of the Skandalaris Center, provides students the opportunity to own and operate their own businesses while serving the campus community with unique resources. Students can buy into an existing business or start a new one.

RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL AND ETHICAL LIFE

The Office for Religious, Spiritual and Ethical Life (ORSEL) supports students of any or no religious background. We help students connect with on- and off-campus communities, explore religious/spiritual questions and encourage students to “pause” and take care of themselves while at WashU.

students.wustl.edu/orsel

Student Government

Student Union is WashU’s governing undergraduate student body. Its primary mission is to advocate for students, allocate funding for student groups and program events for all students.

Congress of the South 40 (CS40) is the representative and programming body for the residential colleges. It’s a great way to meet people in your community and learn about leadership.

cs40.wustl.edu

Student Organizations

WashU hosts more than 450 student organizations. At the Activities Fair held at the beginning of each semester, you can learn more about student groups that align with your interests and goals.

wugo.wustl.edu