BEAR BEGINNINGS: FALL WELCOME 2022 Exchange Student Schedule
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WELCOME, EXCHANGE STUDENTS! Welcome to WashU! As you prepare to begin life as a WashU student, you will share many experiences with other students, starting with Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome. Fall Welcome will help you become acclimated to your new university and introduce you to many people and resources that will assist you. Most importantly, Fall Welcome is a time to meet other exchange students new to the university as you begin your time here. At the same time, WashU recognizes the individuality of its students, and we encourage you to tailor your orientation experience to your own personal needs and preferences. Your Fall Welcome experience will comprise events related to your academic divisions, programs designed for just transfer or exchange students, and social activities for everyone. Each undergraduate school has its own programs for students in that academic division. Please pay particular attention to REQUIRED EVENTS as they may pertain to academic requirements. Make a note of the programs tailored specifically for transfer or exchange students, such as the TX Welcome BBQ, the TX Dean and Faculty Fellow Reception, the St. Louis Bus Tour, and other social programs. These events were designed specifically with you and your needs in mind! Some events are required, while others are optional; however, we strongly encourage you to participate in all programs in order to make the most of your Fall Welcome experience. Remember that you are not alone in this new experience. Everyone on campus is excited to help you learn all that you need to know about being a student at WashU, so don’t ever hesitate to ask questions as you begin to discover your place in the WashU community! Throughout the schedule, the following icons are used to indicate which student populations are invited to attend specific events. Pay close attention to which events are required indicated by an asterisk (*).
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 DANCE PLACEMENT CLASS 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | MALLINCKRODT CENTER, ANNELISE MERTZ DANCE STUDIO, ROOM 207 (MAIN LEVEL) All new WashU students with an interest in dance are strongly encouraged to attend the Dance Placement Class. This class is not an audition for admission to the program but a chance for students new to dance at WashU to meet dance faculty and majors and learn about the program curriculum, events, and performance opportunities. The class format is informal, including a short ballet barre, followed by modern and jazz combinations to determine the appropriate entry level to these course sequences. No preregistration or preparation required.
RESIDENTIAL FLOOR MEETING (*) 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | HILLMAN HALL, ROOM 70 Meet with your resident advisor (RA) for a session covering everything you need to know for your first night living on campus. Only students living in Residential Life-managed housing are required to attend.
LATE NIGHT AT THE REC 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | SUMERS RECREATION CENTER Experience a night at Sumers Recreation. Whether you are into roller skating, soccer darts, or engaging with Recreation and Wellness partners, you will have fun and enjoy the perks of our recreation community. Hosted by Recreation.
LGBTQIA+ AFFINITY NIGHT 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | ANN W. OLIN WOMEN’S BUILDING, FORMAL LOUNGE
This panel-style event features students from WashU’s LGBTQIA+ community sharing their experiences and insights as you prepare for your first year at WashU. Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 MORNING RUN 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | SOUTH 40, CLOCKTOWER Upper-division students will lead morning runs from the Clocktower into Forest Park. Preregistration not required. Hosted by Recreation.
SHOPPING AT BRENTWOOD PLAZA 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, SOUTH ENTRANCE
Shuttles will be available from WashU to Brentwood Plaza, a local shopping center, so international students can purchase any necessities. Please refer to an email from the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) for more information. Hosted by the Office for International Students and Scholars.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER & EXCHANGE ORIENTATION PROGRAMMING AND LUNCH (*) NOON – 3:00 PM | ANNA W. OLIN WOMEN’S BUILDING, FORMAL LOUNGE Join OISS for an important discussion on the federal and visa regulations. We’ll close with a fun, interactive round of games to ensure each attendee understands the basics of their immigration status, and learns about the history of St. Louis and WashU! Hosted by the Office for International Students and Scholars.
WELCOME BARBEQUE (*) 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM | VILLAGE LAWN Get to know your Transfer & Exchange Student Mentor (TXSM) and fellow transfer and exchange students while playing yard games and enjoying dinner from Pappy’s Smokehouse, a St. Louis favorite. Vegetarian options will be available. If you are not living in Residential Life-managed housing, your TXSM will bring your student ID and welcome packet to the barbeque.
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MEET YOUR TXSM 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM MISA – CROW HALL, ROOM 201 ROHAN – CROW HALL, ROOM 205 KEVIN – DUNCKER HALL, ROOM 109 TAYLOR – EADS HALL, ROOM 205 CAROLINE – EADS HALL, ROOM 209 KATE – EADS HALL, ROOM 212 GAVIN – VILLAGE HOUSE, ROOM 14 Depart from dinner with your TXSM to the room corresponding with their name (see list above). Your TXSM will serve as your orientation leader during Fall Welcome and as an academic mentor throughout the school year. During this session you will receive some welcome items, get to know fellow new transfer or exchange students, and engage in conversations about personal and WashU values.
ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) AFFINITY NIGHT 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | GRAHAM CHAPEL This panel-style event features students from WashU’s APIDA community sharing their experiences and insights as you prepare for your first year at WashU. Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
LIVE FROM ST. LOUIS, IT’S WASHU NIGHT WITH HYPNOTIST NOAH SONIE 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | EDISON THEATRE OVERFLOW LOCATION: DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, TISCH COMMONS Display your talent or support your friends. Whether you want to sing karaoke or be hypnotized, this will be a night to remember. Featuring donuts from a St. Louis-based company. Hosted by Campus Life.
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THURSDAY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 CAMPUS TOUR 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | SOUTH 40, CLOCKTOWER Meet your TXSM for a campus tour of WashU. Be sure to look for the buildings where your classes will meet.
HEALTHY EXCELLENCE 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM AND 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM| VARIOUS LOCATIONS Please use this time to practice healthy excellence through well-being programs.
ARBOR WALK – SELF-GUIDED TOUR ANYTIME | VARIOUS LOCATIONS The WashU Arbor Walk is a self-guided tour highlighting 109 trees on campus. The walk takes about three hours to complete, covering approximately 9,800 steps or 4.90 miles. More information is available on newstudents.wustl.edu.
PAUSE AT GRAHAM CHAPEL 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | GRAHAM CHAPEL Join us for a chance to create, reflect, and just be! Activities you can engage in include coloring, journal decorating, writing thank you cards, folding origami, or just taking a pause to reflect in Graham Chapel. Hosted by the Office for Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN NOON – 2:00 PM | DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, MEET AT THE GRAND STAIRCASE Meet your TXSM for lunch if you would like to eat with a group. Bring your student ID to pay for lunch.
HATHA YOGA NOON – 12:50 PM | SUMERS RECREATION CENTER, STUDIO 1904 Gentle, mindful, meditative, and appropriate for students of all levels, Hatha Yoga features standing poses and longer-held seated postures but no vigorous sun salutations. Hatha is perfect for stress relief and overall well-being. We will provide mats and props but recommend you bring your own mat if you have one. No preregistration required. Hosted by Recreation.
EXPLORING STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, ROOM 276 This panel-style event features students sharing their experiences and insights on finding a job on campus. Hosted by Campus Life and Student Financial Services. Transfer & Exchange Fall Welcome | 4
RELATIONSHIP AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION (*) 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | COMPLETE VIRTUALLY ON YOUR OWN You will complete a module on Canvas where you will view a small discussion led by Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center staff and current WashU students. The module will help you understand community standards around consent, bystander intervention, and survivor resources. It also helps establish a precedent for ending sexual violence on campus. This module must be completed between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, as the RSVP Center will have staff on-call during this time to provide additional support to students who may need it. If needed, please contact the RSVP Center at 314-935-3445 or rsvpcenter@wustl.edu or visit them in Seigle Hall, Suite 435.
TEA @ 3: SIP AND PAINT 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, TISCH COMMONS Bring out the artist in you! Sip some tea, paint some things, enjoy some new people, and experience a WashU tradition! This experience includes local artists who will share their style, approach to art, and their St. Louis story. Hosted by Campus Life.
PLANT ON THE PORCH 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, EDISON COURTYARD
Looking for an afternoon to kick back and relax? Join us to plant a succulent, have a snack, and just be! We’ll have resources available on the benefits of mindfulness and other calming practices to help you plant and just be. Hosted by Habif Health and Wellness.
ACADEMIC ADVISER AND FACULTY FELLOW RECEPTION 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | LOPATA HOUSE, GREAT HALL Participate in a casual meet and greet with the transfer and exchange academic advisers and residential college faculty fellows and associates. This will be an opportunity to get to know faculty from many different academic areas, who will become familiar faces during your time at WashU.
COMPLETE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE (*) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | COMPLETE VIRTUALLY ON YOUR OWN Exchange students will use this time to complete the Academic Integrity module. Check your WashU email for more information on completing the module.
LET’S BOUNCE 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | MUDD FIELD Hang out and enjoy inflatables and yard games. Whether you are into soccer, Connect Four, or just relaxing and watching, this event is for you. Featuring ice cream from a St. Louisowned business. Hosted by Campus Life.
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 SMALL GROUP WITH TRANSFER & EXCHANGE STUDENT MENTOR (*) 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM MISA – CROW HALL, ROOM 201 ROHAN – LOUDERMAN HALL, ROOM 258 KEVIN – URSA’S FIRESIDE TAYLOR – EADS HALL, ROOM 205 CAROLINE – HILLMAN HALL, ROOM 60 KATE – HILLMAN HALL, ROOM 70 GAVIN – VILLAGE HOUSE, ROOM 14 Meet again with your TXSM at the room listed with their name. Please note this may be a different room than your previous meeting location. During this session, you will continue discussing yourselves, your experiences, and your future at WashU.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN NOON – 2:00 PM | DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, MEET AT THE GRAND STAIRCASE Meet your TXSM for lunch if you would like to eat with a group. Bring your student ID to pay for lunch.
OLIN EXCHANGE STUDENT MEETING (*) NOON – 2:30 PM | SIMON HALL, ROOM 122 During this session, you will learn about Olin-specific resources and advising from your academic adviser. Paige LaRose, senior associate dean of undergraduate programs, will review Olin’s community expectations, academic integrity policy, and define what it means to be part of the Olin community. Lunch will be provided.
TAILGATE 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | OUTSIDE SUMERS RECREATION CENTER Enjoy activities and great food as we get ready to cheer on the WashU football team. During the tailgate, club sports will have a table for you to learn and explore what they have to offer. Please bring your WashU ID to purchase a meal with your meal plan. Credit cards will not be accepted. Hosted by the Social Programming Board.
FOOTBALL GAME 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |FRANCIS OLYMPIC FIELD Enjoy a football scrimmage following the tailgate. Go Bears! Hosted by Athletics.
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SILENT DISCO 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | MUDD FIELD, DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER, TISCH COMMONS Kick off your weekend with a silent disco take-over in the Tisch Commons of the Danforth University Center. Grab your headphones at Tisch Commons, and switch between a variety of music played by two DJs. Whether you are into singing, dancing, or both, this party is for you! Hosted by Campus Life.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 CLASSES ARE MONDAY, GET READY! 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
MISA – CROW HALL, ROOM 201 ROHAN – LOUDERMAN HALL, ROOM 258 KEVIN – SOUTH 40, URSA’S FIRESIDE TAYLOR – EADS HALL, ROOM 205 CAROLINE – HILLMAN HALL, ROOM 60 KATE – HILLMAN HALL, ROOM 70 GAVIN – VILLAGE HOUSE, ROOM 14 Meet one final time with your Transfer & Exchange Student Mentors before classes begin on Monday. Learn how to succeed academically at WashU. Your TXSM will provide you with academic resources, deadlines, study tips, and more.
ST. LOUIS BUS EXCURSION 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | SOUTH 40, ALUMNI HOUSE PARKING LOT You will embark on a bus tour of St. Louis. This excursion includes lunch at the City Foundry and a tour of the Gateway Arch. Close-toed shoes, sunglasses, and water are recommended.
EVENING AT DAVE & BUSTER’S 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | SOUTH 40, ALUMNI HOUSE PARKING LOT Join the Class of 2025 and transfer and exchange students for an evening excursion to Dave & Buster’s! Food, activities, and transportation will be provided. Buses will leave from the Alumni House Parking Lot, beginnings at 6:00 PM and circle between campus and the event throughout the evening.
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SUNDAY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 BRUNCH IN THE VILLAGE 10:00 AM – NOON | VILLAGE LAWN Join sophomore, transfer, and exchange students for brunch. There will be a live DJ, multiple photo booths, and free brunch to enjoy. Class of 2025 and 2024 lapel pins will also be distributed.
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RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL, & ETHICAL SERVICES AND EVENTS The Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) offers connections to a wide variety of religious organizations on campus and in the St. Louis area. Please reach out to ORSEL to get connected with campus ministry groups and St. Louis organizations. It often happens that religious services occur during Fall Welcome. It is our goal that students will be able to fully observe their faith, practices, and traditions without missing important information. Students should reach out to their TXSM if they plan to participate in a religious observance during an orientation event to ensure they have access to any information they miss. Please visit newstudents.wustl.edu for a listing of religious, spiritual, and ethical services and events happening during Fall Welcome.
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CAMPUS RESOURCE OPEN HOURS AUGUST 23 - AUGUST 28 Tuesday, August 23 Dining
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