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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
BU
WELCOME AND INFORMATION STATIONS
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
9:00 AM – 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 then 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.
ALUMNI FAMILY HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN HOUSE
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | RIDGLEY HALL, HOLMES LOUNGE WashU Alumni Association invites alumni and their first-year students to stop by the Alumni Family Hospitality Suite. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of move-in and meet other alumni families, treat yourself to a cold drink and snacks, and take a family photo.
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.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | MALLINCKRODT CENTER, EDISON THEATRE Beyond Boundaries students and their families are invited to join Rob Morgan, director of the Beyond Boundaries program and teaching professor of drama, and senior leaders in Student Affairs for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.
OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS WELCOME FOR NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | GRAHAM CHAPEL International students and their families are invited to join the Office for International Students and Scholars and senior leaders in Student Affairs for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | MALLINCKRODT CENTER, EDISON THEATRE Danforth Scholars, Ervin Scholars, Rodriguez Scholars, and their families are invited to join senior leaders in Student Affairs for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.
STUDENT SUCCESS (DENEB STARS AND TRIO SCHOLARS) WELCOME FOR NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | BROOKINGS QUADRANGLE Deneb STARS students, TRIO Scholars, and their families are invited to join Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez, and senior leaders in Student Affairs for welcoming remarks followed by dinner.
GAP YEAR RECEPTION
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | RIDGELY HALL, HOLMES LOUNGE Join other students who took time off after high school before coming to WashU. Share your experiences and hear about what other people did during their time away from school. Families are also invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
RESIDENTIAL FLOOR MEETING (*REQUIRED FOR YOUR STUDENT)
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS Your student should look for a communication from their resident advisor (RA) for specific locations. Your new student will meet with their RA for a session covering everything they need to know for their first night living on campus. Your student is only required to attend the session on their move-in day. This meeting is for students only.
