FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
INFORMATION STATION
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | SOUTH 40, UMRATH HOUSE, LOWER LEVEL, STUDENT TRANSITIONS & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Staff from Student Transitions & Family Programs will be available to answer questions. Printed schedules, resources, and maps, including directions to local St. Louis shopping and dining locations, will be available.
CAMPUS TOURS
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | SOUTH 40, CLOCKTOWER
Tours of the Danforth Campus, not including the South 40, will be provided by the Washington University Student Associates (WUSAs). WUSAs work for Student Transitions & Family Programs, serving as orientation leaders during Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome and as academic mentors throughout the first year. Tours depart every hour and will last approximately 50 minutes. The last tour will leave at 4:00 PM.
ALLERGY-FRIENDLY KITCHEN TOUR
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, BEAR’S DEN
Join the WashU Dining nutrition and culinary team for an allergy-friendly tour of the Bear’s Den on the South 40. Learn about our stations at Bear’s Den, including our Top 9 Allergy Friendly Station and our Simply Made menu for students with more attentive allergy and nutritional needs. Hosted by Dining Services.
ALLERGY-FRIENDLY DINING ON CAMPUS
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | SOUTH 40, MUDD HOUSE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
Join the WashU Dining nutrition team to learn more about navigating campus dining with a food allergy or another specific dietary need. Meet our dietitians and head chefs at our campus dining locations and learn valuable information to help you better meet your dietary needs and preferences while living on campus. Hosted by Dining Services.
REQUIRED: RESIDENTIAL FLOOR MEETING
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |VARIOUS LOCATIONS
See communication from your resident advisor (RA) for specific locations. Meet with your RA for a session covering everything you need to know for your first night living on campus. You are only required to attend the session on the day of your move-in.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
INFORMATION STATION
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
SOUTH 40, UMRATH HOUSE, LOWER LEVEL, STUDENT TRANSITIONS & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Staff from Student Transitions & Family Programs will be available to answer questions. Printed schedules, resources, and maps, including directions to local St. Louis shopping and dining locations, will be available.
CAMPUS TOURS
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
SOUTH 40, CLOCKTOWER, STUDENT TRANSITIONS & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Tours of the Danforth Campus, not including the South 40, will be provided by the Washington University Student Associates (WUSAs). WUSAs work for Student Transitions & Family Programs, serving as orientation leaders during Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome and as academic mentors throughout the first year. Tours depart every hour and will last approximately 50 minutes. The last tour will leave at 4:00 PM.
ALLERGY-FRIENDLY KITCHEN TOUR
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM |
SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, BEAR’S DEN
Join the WashU Dining nutrition and culinary team for an allergy-friendly tour of the Bear’s Den on the South 40. Learn about our stations at Bear’s Den, including our Top 9 Allergy Friendly Station and our Simply Made menu for students with more attentive allergy and nutritional needs. Hosted by Dining Services.
ALLERGY-FRIENDLY DINING ON CAMPUS
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
SOUTH 40, MUDD HOUSE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
Join the WashU Dining nutrition team to learn more about navigating campus dining with a food allergy or another specific dietary need. Meet our dietitians and head chefs at our campus dining locations and learn valuable information to help you better meet your dietary needs and preferences while living on campus. Hosted by Dining Services.
BEYOND BOUNDARIES WELCOME FOR NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
UMRATH HALL, UMRATH LOUNGE
Beyond Boundaries students and their families are invited to join Jennifer Harpring, interim director of the Beyond Boundaries program for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.
OFFICE OF SCHOLAR PROGRAMS WELCOME FOR NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | EMERSON AUDITORIUM, BAUER HALL
Danforth Scholars, Ervin Scholars, Rodriguez Scholars, and their families are invited to join senior leaders in Student Affairs for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.
TAYLOR FAMILY CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS WELCOME FOR NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | BROOKINGS QUAD
Enterprise Holdings Scholars, Kessler Scholars, Taylor Stars, and TRIO Students, and their families are invited to join Chancellor Andrew D. Martin, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez, and senior leaders in Student Affairs for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.
REQUIRED: RESIDENTIAL FLOOR MEETING
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS
See communication from your resident advisor (RA) for specific locations. Meet with your RA for a session covering everything you need to know for your first night living on campus. You are only required to attend the session on the day of your move-in.
REQUIRED: RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE MEETING
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS
See communication from your resident advisor (RA) for specific locations. Join your residential college director to learn about your residential college living expectations.
REQUIRED: WUSA WELCOME MEETING
11:15 AM – NOON | VARIOUS LOCATIONS
See communication from your Washington University Student Associate (WUSA) for your specific location.
Meet with your WUSA, who will serve as your orientation leader during Fall Welcome and as an academic mentor throughout the school year. You will connect with your floor community during this session. You will walk through the Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome schedule, do ice breakers, and get to know your fellow small group members with whom you will engage during Fall Welcome. Look for communication from your WUSA regarding your specific location in your Teams Chat.
RESOURCE FAIR AND LUNCH ROTATION
NOON – 1:00 PM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Please attend the rotation that corresponds with the first letter of your last name.
RESOURCE FAIR (STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH LAST NAMES A–LH)
• ATHLETIC COMPLEX
• Explore the many resources WashU has to offer students and families.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH LAST NAMES LI–SA)
• SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, BEAR’S DEN
• Please make sure you take time for lunch. If you are eating on campus, we ask that you select this location. Student meal plans are active. Credit and debit card payments are also accepted in university dining facilities. Be sure you know when and where you need to be for your next event.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH LAST NAMES SC–Z)
• DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER
• Please make sure you take time for lunch. If you are eating on campus, we ask that you select this location. Student meal plans are active. Credit and debit card payments are also accepted in university dining facilities. Be sure you know when and where you need to be for your next event.
RESOURCE FAIR AND LUNCH ROTATION
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Please attend the rotation that corresponds with the first letter of your last name.
RESOURCE FAIR (STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH LAST NAMES LI–Z)
• ATHLETIC COMPLEX
• Explore the many resources WashU has to offer students and families.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH LAST NAMES A–FL)
• SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, BEAR’S DEN
• Please make sure you take time for lunch. If you are eating on campus, we ask that you select this location. Student meal plans are active. Credit and debit card payments are also accepted in university dining facilities. Be sure you know when and where you need to be for your next event.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH LAST NAMES FO–LH)
• DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER
• Please make sure you take time for lunch. If you are eating on campus, we ask that you select this location. Student meal plans are active. Credit and debit card payments are also accepted in university dining facilities. Be sure you know when and where you need to be for your next event.
GAP YEAR RECEPTION
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | UMRATH HALL, UMRATH LOUNGE
Students and their families are invited to join senior leaders for welcoming remarks. Share your experiences with other students who took time off after high school before coming to WashU and hear about what other people did during their time away from school. Light refreshments will be served.
FAREWELL WITH YOUR FAMILY
2:00 PM – 6:30 PM |LOCATION OF YOUR CHOOSING
For the majority, this time is open on both student and family schedules. If your student is in a special program (Beyond Boundaries, Danforth Scholars, Ervin Scholars, Langsdorf Scholars, Rodriguez Scholars, Student Success), please have them reference their program schedule. Please be sure your student is back in time for their required WUSA small group meeting at 7:00 PM.
REQUIRED: WUSA SMALL GROUP
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS
See communication from your WUSA for your specific location. Meet your WUSA for your first small group of Fall Welcome. During this session, you will receive some welcome items, get to know fellow new students, and engage in conversations about personal and WashU values. Check your Teams messages for communication from your WUSA.
BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN AFFINITY NIGHT
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |WRIGHTON HALL, ROOM 300
This panel style event features students from WashU’s Black/African American community sharing their experiences and insights as you prepare for your first year at WashU. Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
MOVIE ON THE SWAMP
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | SOUTH 40, SWAMP
Join a WashU tradition and enjoy a movie on the Swamp! Snacks and drinks will be available. We encourage you to bring a blanket or towel to sit on during the film. Hosted by Residential Life and Congress of the South 40, a programming and advocacy group for all residential students.