WELCOMETRANSFERSTUDENTS!
WelcometoWashU!
AsyoupreparetobeginlifeasaWashUstudent,youwillsharemanyexperienceswithother students,startingwithFallWelcome.FallWelcomewillhelpyouacclimatetoyournew universityandintroduceyoutomanypeopleandresourcesthatwillassistyou.Most importantly,FallWelcomeisatimetomeetothertransferstudentsnewtotheUniversityasyou beginyourtimehere.
Atthesametime,WashUrecognizestheindividualityofitsstudents,andweencourageyouto tailoryourorientationexperiencetoyourownpersonalneedsandpreferences.YourFallWelcomeexperiencewillcompriseeventsrelatedtoyouracademicdivisions,programsdesigned justfortransferorexchangestudents,andsocialactivitiesforeveryone.
Eachundergraduateschoolhasitsownprogramsforstudentsinthatacademicdivision,please payparticularattentiontorequiredeventsastheymaypertaintoacademicrequirements. Makeanoteoftheprogramstailoredspecificallyfortransferandexchange(TX)students,such astheWelcomeDinnerandtheSt.LouisBusTour.Theseeventsweredesignedspecificallywith youandyourneedsinmind!Someeventsarerequired,whileothersareoptional;however,we stronglyencourageyoutoparticipateinallprogramstomakethemostofyourFallWelcome experience.
Rememberthatyouarenotaloneinthisnewexperience.Everyoneoncampusisexcitedtohelp youlearnallyouneedtoknowaboutbeingastudentatWashU,sodon’teverhesitatetoask questionsasyoubegintodiscoveryourplaceintheWashUcommunity!
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
Check-In & Dinner with Student Transitions & Family Programs (*)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | VILLAGE LAWN
Check in with your Transfer & Exchange WashU Student Associate (TX WUSA). Get to know your WUSA and fellow transfer and exchange students while enjoying dinner from Pappy’s Smokehouse, a St. Louis favorite. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary-restriction-friendly options will be provided. Your WUSA will serve as your orientation leader during Fall Welcome and an academic mentor throughout the school year. You will recieve your welcome packet, and your WUSA will review the schedule with you and answer any questions you may have.
Transfer & Exchange Student Floor Meeting (Residential Students Only)
(*)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | LOPATA HOUSE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
Meet with a Resident Advisor (RA) for a session covering everything you need to know your first night living on WashU’s campus. Only students living in Residential Life-managed housing must attend this session.
Late Night at the Rec
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM | SUMERS RECREATION CENTER
Experience a fun evening at Sumers Recreation Center. Whether you are into games, sports, massage chairs, working out, or engaging with Recreation and Wellness partners, you will be able to have fun and enjoy the perks of our recreation community. Hosted by Recreation.
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST21
HealthyExcellence:Morning
Run &
BearFit Classes
7:30AM-8:30AM|SOUTH40,CLOCKTOWER
Upper-divisionstudentswillleadmorningrunsfromtheClocktowerintoForestPark.No preregistrationrequired.Visitrec.wustl.edutoviewtheBearFitschedule.HostedbyRecreation.
WUSASmallGroup(*)
10:00AM-11:30AM|SEIGLEHALL,VARIOUSROOMS
MeetyourWUSAforyourfirstsmallgroupofFallWelcome.Duringthissession,youwillrecieve somewelcomeitems,gettoknowfellownewstudents,andengageinconversationsabout personalandWashUvalues.CheckyourTeamsmessagesforcommunicationfromyourWUSA.
RSVPCenterPresentation
(*)
11:45AM-1:15PM|SEIGLEHALL,ROOML006
YouwillattendapresentationbyRelationshipandSexualViolencePrevention(RSVP)Center staff.Thissessionwillhelpyouunderstandcommunitystandardsaroundconsent,bystander intervention,andsurvivorresources.Italsohelpsestablishaprecedentforendingsexual violenceoncampus.TheRSVPCenterwillhavestaffon-callduringthistimetoprovide additionalsupporttostudentswhomayneedit.Ifneeded,pleasecontacttheRSVPCenter at314-935-3445orrsvpcenter@wustl.eduorvisittheminSeigleHall,suite435.Hostedbythe RelationshipandSexualViolencePreventionCenter.
TransferReception
1:30PM-2:30PM|UMRATHHALL,UMRATHLOUNGE
JoinViceChancellorforStudentAffairsAnna“Dr.G”Gonzalezforareception.Youwillbeable tominglewithothertransferstudentsandenjoyrefreshmentsduringthisformalwelcometo WashU.
CampusResourceSessions(*)
2:45PM-3:30PM|SEIGLEHALL,ROOML006
JoinforadiscussionofcommunityexpectationsandstudentconductatWashUandlearnabout safetyandsecurityoncampusandinthesurroundingareas.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
International Student Orientation (*)
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | SEIGLE HALL, ROOM L006 J
Join the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) foranimportantdiscussiononthe federalvisaregulations.Throughouttheorientationsession,youwillgettoknowother studentsandrecieveinformationregardinghowtomaintainlegalstatusasanon-immigrant student.HostedbytheOfficeforInternationalStudentsandScholars.
ShoppingTripwithOISE
5:15PM-8:00PM|MALLINCKRODTCENTER,EDWARDBOWLESPLAZA
ShuttleswillbeavailablefromWashUtoBrentwoodPromenade,alocalshoppingcenter,for internationalstudentstopurchaseanynecessities.PleaserefertoanemailfromOISEformore information.HostedbytheOfficeforInternationalStudentEngagement.
NeonNights:
Glow
BingoParty
9:30PM-11:00PM|SOUTH40,ZETCHERHOUSE,RISACOMMONS
Joinusforanelectrifyingeveningofglowbingo,prizes,music,andfun!Getreadytoexperience auniquetwistontheclassicgame.Whetheryouwanttocheeronyourfriendsorparticipatein somefriendlycompetitionthisnightisforyou 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
JoinasmallgroupofyourfellowtransferstudentsforasessiondedicatedtoDialogueacross Difference(DxD).Duringthisworkshop,youwillhavetheopportunitytoreflectonyourlived experiences,theroleofsocialidentity,andtheirimpactonyourpersonalstory.Hostedbythe CenterforDiversity&Inclusion.
ACareerConversation+CareerCommunitiesOpenHouse(*)
11:45AM-2:15PM|VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
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|
VARIOUSLOCATIONS
InthissessionyouwillbeintroducedtotheWashULeadsinitiativeandengageinahands-on activityaspartofsmallgroupstoconsiderhowpurposeimpactsyourUniversityexperience. Additionally,youwillhavetheopportunitytotaketheCliftonStrengthsinventoryandhearmore abouthowtoengagewithyourindividualizedTop5reportandwhatresourcesareavailableto youthroughoutcampus.Pleasebringyourlaptoptothissession. For your specific session time, please refer to your personalized schedule in your email. HostedbyCampusLife.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Dinner on Your Own
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Explore the on-campus options with this time to eat dinner on your own. You can also reach out to a WUSA to eat dinner together!
Shakespeare in the Park
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | EAST END, TISCH PARK
One of St. Louis’s favorite summer traditions! Shakespeare in the Park has entertained over a million people since 2001. Nearly 40,000 attendees take advantage of the performances in Forest Park each season to enjoy high-quality entertainment made by world-class artists created just for them. Hosted by the Office of the Chancellor—St.Louis Initiatives.
First WUSA Hours
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | SOUTH 40, MUDD HOUSE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
Stop by Mudd Multipurpose Room for your first WUSA Hours! WUSA Hours are a University tradition that occur throughout the academic year, except for breaks. They typically involve games, chatting, and community-building activities.
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”
SamFoxSchoolofDesign&VisualArtsSessionsandLunch(*)
NOON-2:30PM|WEILHALL,ROOM230
GettoknowmoreabouttheSamFoxexperience,beginningwithalunchandwelcomeby SamFoxstaff.Learnaboutresourcesincludingtechnology,anoverviewofthefourshops,Fox FridaysWorkshops,andstudyabroadopportunities,endingwithaQ&A.
CollegeofArts&SciencesTransferOrientationandLunch(*)
NOON-3:00PM|RIDGLEYHALL,HOLMESLOUNGE
Inthissession,ViceDeanofUndergraduateEducationErinMcGlothlinwillwelcomeyouto theCollegeofArts&Sciences.Then,membersoftheCollegeOfficewillprovideanoverview oftransfercredit,Arts&Sciencespolicies,courserequirements,experiential-learning opportunities,andresourcestohelpyoubeginplanningyoureducationalpathin Arts&Sciences.Lunchwillbeserved.
McKelveySchoolofEngineeringTransferAcademicMeeting andLunch(*)
NOON-3:00PM|LOPATAHALL,ROOM303
JoinDeanJamesMcDonaldtolearnthepoliciesandresourcesinMcKelveyandaskyour questionsforabetterunderstandingofyournewWashUhome,followedbylunch.
OlinBuisnessSchoolTransferOrientationandLunch(*)
NOON-3:00PM|SIMONHALL,ROOM120
MeetwithfellowtransferstudentsandOlinstaffforlunch,followedbyasmall-groupreviewof Olinacademicpoliciesanddegreerequirementswithyourfour-yearacademicadviserand DeanPaigeLaRose.
FRIDAY,AUGUST23
WashUVotes
1:00PM-5:00PM|STIXHOUSE
Register to vote with WashU Votes! Learn more about the U.S. voter registration process and upcomingelections.HostedbytheGaphardtInstituteforCivicandCommunityEngagement.
WUSASmallGroups
(*)
3:30PM-5:00PM|SEIGLEHALL,VARIOUSROOMS
JoinyourWUSAsmallgrouponceagainforameetingonHealthyExcellence.
Tailgate
6:00PM-8:00PM|FRANCISOLYMPICFIELD
Enjoyactivities,giveaways,music,andgreatfoodaswegetreadytocheerontheWashU Women’sSoccerteam.Programmingwillbeginat6:00PM,andthetailgatebuffetwillbe availablefrom6:30PM–7:30PM.Othercampuseaterieswillbeclosedduringthistime.Hosted byAthleticsandDiningServices.
Women’sSoccerGame
7:00PM-9:00PM|FRANCISOLYMPICFIELD
GrabyourdinneratthetailgateandthencomecheerontheWashUWomen’sSoccerteam! Therewillbegiveaways,music,on-fieldgames,andmore.HostedbyAthletics.
TheSilentDiscoExperienceandGameNight
9:00PM-11:30PM|SUMMERSRECREATIONCENTER,VARSITYGYM
Getreadytoexperienceanextraordinaryeventlikenoother,whereyoucandance,groove,and connectwithfriendswhilewearingyourownsilentdiscoheadsets.Switchbetweenmultiple musicchannelscuratedbytwotalentedDJs,offeringadiverserangeofgenrestocaterto everyone’staste.Whetheryou’reintohip-hop,pop,electronic,orrock,therewillbesomething foreveryone.Wewillbeservingarefreshingassortmentofnon-alcoholicmocktailbeverages andassortmentofmouthwateringlocalSt.Louisdonuts!Anunforgettableeveningofmusic, mocktails,anddonuts!Kickingoffyourweekendinstyle!HostedbyCampusLife.
SATURDAY,AUGUST24
St.LouisBusExcursion
10:00AM-2:00PM|ALUMNILOT
YouwillembarkonabustourofSt.Louis.ThisexcursionincludesatouroftheGateway Arch.Close-toedshoes,sunglasses,andwaterarerecommended.
HealthyExcellenceFair:UMatteratWashU
MorningRun & BearFit Classes
7:30AM-8:30AM|SOUTH40,CLOCKTOWER
Upper-divisionstudentswillleadmorningrunsfromtheClocktowerintoForestPark.No preregistrationrequired.HostedbyRecreation.
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
Thishands-onoverviewwillteachstudentshowtofindaffordablewaystogettheir textbooksforclassesandusethelibraries’servicesandresources.Participantswill recievelibraryswag.Preregistrationisrequired.Refreshmentsprovided.Hostedby UniversityLibraries.
Pausefor
Well-being
11:30AM-2:30PM|SOUTH40,ZETCHERHOUSE,RISACOMMONS
Stopbythisspacetode-stress,catchyourbreath,andtryoutvariouswaystopause! 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 about various safety tips and WashU resources regarding alcohol and cannabis, opportunities for substance-free fun, and ways 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 and learn about their free services, WashU’s medical amnesty policy, and CPR certification. 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.