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 Fall Welcome. Fall Welcome will help you acclimate 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 just for transfer or exchange students, and social events 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 and exchange (TX) students, such as the Welcome Dinner and the St. Louis Bus Tour. 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 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 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!
Pay close attention to required events which are indicated by an asterisk (*). We are very excited to welcome you to the WashU community!
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
OTHER ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY,AUGUST20
Check-InandDinnerwithStudentTransitions&FamilyPrograms(*)
6:00PM-7:30PM|VILLAGELAWN
CheckinwithyourTransfer&ExchangeWashUStudentAssociate(TXWUSA).Gettoknowyour WUSAandfellowtransferandexchangestudentswhileenjoyingdinnerfromPappy’s Smokehouse,aSt.Louisfavorite.Vegetarian,vegan,andotherdietary-restriction-friendly optionswillbeprovided.YourWUSAwillserveasyourorientationleaderduringFallWelcome andanacademicmentorthroughouttheschoolyear.Youwillrecieveyourwelcomepacket,and yourWUSAwillreviewtheschedulewithyouandansweranyquestionsyoumayhave.
Transfer&ExchangeStudentFloorMeeting (ResidentialStudentsOnly)
(*)
8:00PM-9:00PM|LOPATAHOUSE,MULTIPURPOSEROOM
MeetwithaResidentAdvisor(RA)forasessioncoveringeverythingyouneedtoknowyourfirst nightlivingonWashU’scampus.OnlystudentslivinginResidentialLife-managedhousingmust attendthissession.
LateNightattheRec
9:30PM-11:00PM|SUMERSRECREATIONCENTER
ExperienceafuneveningatSumersRecreationCenter.Whetheryouareintogames,sports,massagechairs,workingout,orengagingwithRecreationandWellnesspartners,youwillbeableto havefunandenjoytheperksofourrecreationcommunity.HostedbyRecreation.
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST21
HealthyExcellence:MorningRun & BearFit Classes
7:30AM-8:30AM|SOUTH40,CLOCKTOWER
Upper-divisionstudentswillleadmorningrunsfromtheClocktowerintoForestPark.No preregistrationrequired.Visitrec.wustl.edutoviewtheBearFitschedule.HostedbyRecreation.
WUSASmallGroup(*)
10:00AM-11:30AM|SEIGLEHALLVARIOUSROOMS
MeetyourWUSAforyourfirstsmallgroupofFallWelcome.Duringthissession,youwillrecieve somewelcomeitems,gettoknowfellownewstudents,andengageinconversationsabout personalandWashUvalues.CheckyourTeamschatforcommunicationfromyourWUSA
RSVPCenterPresentation(*)
11:45AM-1:15PM|SEIGLEHALL,ROOML006
YouwillattendapresentationbyRelationshipandSexualViolencePrevention(RSVP)Center staff.Thissessionwillhelpyouunderstandcommunitystandardsaroundconsent,bystander intervention,andsurvivorresources.Italsohelpsestablishaprecedentforendingsexual violenceoncampus.TheRSVPCenterwillhavestaffon-callduringthistimetoprovide additionalsupporttostudentswhomayneedit.Ifneeded,pleasecontacttheRSVPCenterat 314-935-3445orrsvpcenter@wustl.eduorvisittheminSeigleHall,Suite435.
ExchangeStudentLunch
1:30PM-2:30PM|RIDGLEYHALL,HOLMESLOUNGE
ExchangestudentsareinvitedtojointheOfficeforInternationalStudentEngagement(OISE)for afreewelcomelunchtocelebrateyourarrivaltoWashU HostedbytheOfficeforInternational StudentEngagement.
CampusResourceSessions(*)
2:45PM-4:00PM|SEIGLEHALL,ROOML006
JoinfordiscussionofcommunityexpectationsandstudentconductatWashUandlearnabout safetyandsecurityoncampusandinthesurroundingareas.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
International Student Orientation (*)
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | SEIGLE HALL, ROOM L006
JointheOfficeforInternationalStudentsandScholars (OISS) foranimportantdiscussionon thefederalvisaregulations.Throughouttheorientationsession,youwillgettoknowother studentsandrecieveinformationregardinghowtomaintainlegalstatusasanon-immigrant student.HostedbytheOfficeforInternationalStudentsandScholars.
ShoppingTripwithOISE
5:15PM-8:00PM|MALLINCKRODTCENTER,EDWARDBOWLESPLAZA
ShuttleswillbeavailablefromWashUtoBrentwoodPromenade,alocalshoppingcenter,for internationalstudentstopurchaseanynecessities.PleaserefertoanemailfromOISEformore information.HostedbytheOfficeforInternationalStudentEngagement.
NeonNights:
GlowBingoParty
9:30PM-11:00PM|SOUTH40,ZETCHERHOUSE,RISACOMMONS
Joinusforanelectrifyingeveningofglowbingo,prizes,music,andfun!Getreadytoexperience auniquetwistontheclassicgame.Whetheryouwanttocheeronyourfriendsorparticipatein somefriendlycompetition,thisnightisforyou.HostedbyCampusLife.
THURSDAY,AUGUST22
HealthyExcellence:MorningRun & BearFit Classes
7:30AM-8:30AM|SOUTH40,CLOCKTOWER
Upper-divisionstudentswillleadmorningrunsfromtheClocktowerintoForestPark.No preregistrationrequired.Visitrec.wustl.edutoviewtheBearFitschedule.HostedbyRecreation.
DialogueacrossDifferenceWorkshop(*)
9:30AM-11:30AM|VARIOUSLOCATIONS
JoinasmallgroupofyourfellowexchangestudentsforasessiondedicatedtoDialogue acrossDifference(DxD).Duringthisworkshop,youwillhavetheopportunitytoreflecton yourlivedexperiences,theroleofsocialidentity,andtheirimpactonyourpersonalstory.See communicationfromyourWUSAforspecificlocations.HostedbytheCenterforDiversity& Inclusion.
ACareerConversation+CareerCommunitiesOpenHouse(*)
11:45AM-2:15PM|
VARIOUSLOCATIONS
Asyoubegintoexploreyourcareergoalsandinterests,it’simportanttounderstandyourself.In thisworkshop,connectwithacareercoachtoenvisionpossibilitiesandlearnabouttheindustryfocusedspacesintheCenterforCareerEngagementtoinspireconfidenceasyoumakedecisions aboutyourfuture!Followingyourworkshop,grabacookieandlearnaboutopportunitiessuch as:careerprogramsandeventswithalumni,recruitmentevents,industry-specificsessionsand decision-makingworkshops,BearTreks,andbeyond!Eachcareercommunityismeanttobea placeforyoutoexplorecareers,makeconnections,andfeelasenseofbelonging.Chooseoneor morecareercommunitiestolearnaboutpotentialcareerpathsandsetyourselfupforsuccess. VisitallthreeCCElocationstobeenteredintoaraffletowinaWashUbrandedhoodie.Foryour specificsessiontime,pleaserefertoyourpersonalizedscheduleinyouremail.Hostedbythe CenterforCareerEngagement.
WashULeads(*)
3:30PM-5:00PM|VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
InthissessionyouwillbeintroducedtotheWashULeadsinitiativeandengageinahands-on activityaspartofsmallgroupstoconsiderhowpurposeimpactsyourUniversityexperience. Additionally,youwillhavetheopportunitytotaketheCliftonStrengthsinventoryandhearmore abouthowtoengagewithyourindividualizedTop5reportandwhatresourcesareavailableto youthroughoutcampus.Pleasebringyourlaptoptothissession. For your specific session time, please refer to your personalized schedule in your email. HostedbyCampusLife.
THURSDAY,AUGUST22
DinneronYourOwn
5:00PM-6:45PM
Exploreon-campusoptionswiththistimetoeatdinneronyourown.Youcanalsoreachouttoa WUSAtoeatdinnertogether!
ShakespeareinthePark
6:30PM-8:00PM|EASTEND,TISCHPARK
OneofSt.Louis’sfavoritesummertraditions!ShakespeareintheParkhasentertainedover a millionpeoplesince2001.Nearly40,000attendeestakeadvantageoftheperformancesin ForestParkeachseasontoenjoyhigh-qualityentertainmentmadebyworld-classartists createdjustforthem.HostedbytheOfficeoftheChancellor—St.LouisInitiatives.
FirstWUSAHours
8:00PM-10:00PM|SOUTH40,MUDDHOUSE,MULTIPURPOSEROOM
StopbyMuddMultipurposeRoomforyourfirstWUSAHours!WUSAHoursareaUniversity traditionthatoccurthroughouttheacademicyear,exceptforbreaks.Theytypicallyinvolve games,chatting,andcommunity-buildingactivities.
FRIDAY,AUGUST23
HealthyExcellence:MorningRun & BearFit Classes
7:30AM-8:30AM|SOUTH40,CLOCKTOWER
Upper-divisionstudentswillleadmorningrunsfromtheClocktowerintoForestPark.No preregistrationrequired.Visitrec.wustl.edutoviewtheBearFitschedule.HostedbyRecreation.
IntheLouPanel(*)
10:00AM-11:30AM|VARIOUSLOCATIONS
JoinChancellorAndrewD.MartinandAnna“Dr.G”Gonzalez,vicechancellorforstudentaffairs, withcommunityleaderstodiscussWashU’scommitmenttobe“InSt.Louis,ForSt.Louis.”
CollegeofArts&SciencesExchangeOrientationandLunch(*)
NOON-3:00PM|CUPPLESHALLII,ROOM200
Meetwithyourexchangeprogramadvisertolearnmoreaboutthepoliciesandresourcesforthe CollegeofArts&Sciencesstudents,withtimetoaskquestions.Lunchwillbeprovided.
McKelveySchoolofEngineeringExchangeAcademicMeetingand Lunch(*)
NOON-3:00PM|LOPATAHALL,ROOM303
JoinyourexchangeprogramadvisertolearnthepoliciesandresourcesinMcKelveyandaskyour questionsforabetterunderstandingofyournewWashUhome,followedbylunch.
OlinBuisnessSchoolExchangeOrientationandLunch(*)
NOON-3:00PM|SIMONHALL,ROOM120
MeetwithfellowexchangestudentsandOlinstaffforlunch,followedbyasmall-groupreviewof Olinacademicpoliciesanddegreerequirementswithyourexchangeprogramadviserand Dean PaigeLaRose.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
WUSA Small Groups (*)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | SEIGLE HALL, VARIOUS ROOMS
Join your WUSA small group once again for a meeting on Healthy Excellence.
Tailgate
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FRANCIS OLYMPIC FIELD
Enjoy activities, giveaways, music, and great food as we get ready to cheer on the WashU Women’s Soccer team. Programming will begin at 6:00 PM, and the tailgate buffet will be available from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Other campus eateries will be closed during this time. Hosted by Athletics and Dining Services.
Women’s Soccer Game
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FRANCIS OLYMPIC FIELD
Grab your dinner at the tailgate and then come cheer on the WashU Women’s Soccer team! There will be giveaways, music, on-field games, and more. Hosted by Athletics.
The Silent Disco Experience and Game Night
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | SUMMERS RECREATION CENTER, VARSITY GYM
Get ready to experience an extraordinary event like no other, where you can dance, groove, and connect with friends while wearing your own silent disco headsets. Switch between multiple music channels curated by two talented DJs, offering a diverse range of genres to cater to everyone’s taste. Whether you’re into hip-hop, pop, electronic, or rock, there will be something for everyone. We will be serving a refreshing assortment of non-alcoholic mocktail beverages and assortment of mouthwatering local St. Louis donuts! An unforgettable evening of music, mocktails, and donuts, kicking off your weekend in style! Hosted by Campus Life.
SATURDAY,AUGUST24
St.LouisBusExcursion
10:00AM-2:00PM|ALUMNILOT
YouwillembarkonabustourofSt.Louis.ThisexcursionincludesatouroftheGatewayArch. Close-toedshoes,sunglasses,andwaterarerecommended.
HealthyExcellenceFair:UMatteratWashU
MorningRun & BearFit Classes
7:30AM-8:30AM|SOUTH40,CLOCKTOWER
Upper-divisionstudentswillleadmorningrunsfromtheClocktowerintoForestPark.No preregistrationrequired. Visit rec.wustl.edu to view the BearFit schedule. Hosted by Recreation.
BuildaWashUBearWorkshop
10:00AM-3:00PM|ZETCHERHOUSE,PRIVATEDININGROOM
Stop by to pick up your own WashU Build-A-Bear! Bear Builder Associates will be on hand to perform their iconic heart ceremony and bring the bears to life before stitching them closed. Hosted in partnership with Build-A-Bear.
TextbookCentral
11:00AM-NOON|OLINLIBRARY,LEVELA,INSTRUCTIONROOMS1,2,3
This hands-on overview will teach students how to find affordable ways to get their textbooks for classes and use the libraries’ services and resources. Participants will recieve library swag. Preregistration is required. Refreshments provided. Hosted by UniversityLibraries.
PauseforWell-being
11:30AM-2:30PM|SOUTH40,ZETCHERHOUSE,RISACOMMONS
Stopbythisspacetode-stress,catchyourbreath,andexplorevariouswaystopause! Customizeajournal,makeabracelet,learndifferentkindsofrest,orconnectwithWashU staffandstudentleadersavailabletohelpyoupause!HostedbytheOfficeofReligious, Spiritual,andEthicalLife.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Food for Thought
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS
Play Well-being BINGO and win snacks for your room. Learn about campus dining locations, meal plans, budgeting, and where to ask questions or get help. Hosted by Student Financial Services and Dining Services.
Game On!
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, BEAR’S DEN PATIO
Take time to relax, play old-school backyard games, and enjoy some fresh treats with your new peers! Hosted by Habif Health Promotion Services.
Get your Greens!
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS
Learn how to get involved with the Green Bandana Project while enjoying some healthy greens! Learn about Peer Health Educators’ programming and how to become a campus ambassador for mental health. Hosted by Habif Health Promotion Services.
Pops and Paints!
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS
Take time to relax and unleash your inner Picasso by painting your own masterpiece! Cool off with fresh treats and connect with our well-being resources. Hosted by Habif Health Promotion Services.
Refreshing AF (Alcohol-Free) Drinks
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS
Come enjoy high-protein snacks and WashU themed alcohol-free drink mixes! Featuring Wildbeary Punch & Sobear Cherry Bombs. Collect tasty drink recipes, chat with staff about the benefits of alcohol-free drinks, and learn about Peer Health Educators’ programming. Hosted by Habif Health Promotion Services.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Building Safer Habits: Trivia & Raffle!
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, BEAR’S DEN PATIO
Did someone say giant Jenga? Join us for a friendly game and a chance to win raffle prizes! At this activity, students will learn various safety tips and WashU resources regarding alcohol and cannabis, opportunities for substance-free fun, and how to connect with the WashU Recovery Group! Hosted by Habif Health Promotion Services.
Sexual Health for First-Year Students: What Sophomores Wish They’d Known This Time Last Year
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS
Stop by to learn about resources for sexual health and pleasure, abstinence, and all identities and orientations. Learn about Peer Health Educators’ programming, play a game, and enjoy fun giveaways. Hosted by Habif Health Promotion Services.
Meet the Student-run Emergency Support Team
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS
Stop by to meet Emergency Support Team (EST) members to learn about their free services, WashU’s medical amnesty policy, and practice hands only CPR. Hosted by Habif Health Promotion Services.
Classes are Monday, Get Ready! (*)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | SEIGLE HALL, VARIOUS ROOMS
Meet once again with your WUSA small group. During this session, you will prepare for your first week of classes by engaging in conversations around academic success habits, thinking about your calendar and schedule, participating in a first-day-of-class priorities activity, and reflecting on your academic goals.
Find Your Classes Tour
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | DANFORTH CAMPUS
Bring your class schedule to walk the campus with a WUSA! During this session, WUSAs will help you find your classrooms, talk with you about nearby dining facilities to help you plan your first days, and help you navigate campus.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Party in the Park
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | EAST END, TISCH PARK
Immediately following Convocation, join the Chancellor’s procession for entertainment and light refreshments.
Residential Community Traditions (Residential Students Only)
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | SOUTH 40, RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
Come experience the first tradition of the year and get to know some of the student and full-time staff in your community! Each residential community tradition includes a snack and/or drink, as well as a chance to meet others in your community. This event is only open to students living in Residential Life-managed housing on the South 40. Hosted by Residential Life.