EXCHANGE STUDENT SCHEDULE 2023
WELCOME WINTER
Welcome to Washington University in St. Louis! As you prepare for your semester at WashU, you will share many similar experiences with other new exchange students, beginning with Winter Welcome. This orientation program will help you become acclimated to our campus and introduce you to many people and resources that will assist you. Most importantly, orientation is a time to meet and socialize with other students new to WashU.
Your orientation experience will be comprised of events related to your WashU academic division as well as social events. Please pay particular attention to REQUIRED EVENTS as they may pertain to advising and your courses.
Some of our social 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 WashU orientation experience.
The most important thing to remember during orientation is 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 hesitate to ask questions as you begin to discover your place in the Washington University community!
This guide was created to assist you through your first few days at Washington University as well as offer some resources for you to use throughout your semester in St. Louis. Legend:
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We are very excited to welcome you to the Washington University community! Student Transitions & Family Programs newstudents.wustl.edu | transitions@wustl.edu | 314-935-5040 WELCOME, EXCHANGE STUDENTS! 1
Throughout the schedule, the following abbreviations are used to indicate mandatory programs and events; attendance is required:
ALL
All students
A&S = College of Arts & Sciences
BU = Olin Business School
EN = McKelvey School of Engineering
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Wednesday, January 11
Thursday, January 12
Friday, January 13
Sunday, January 15
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Saturday, January 14 .................................7–8
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
ALL
11:15 AM – Noon ALL
Breakfast and Cohort Meeting (Required)
Danforth University Center, Rooms 234, 240, 241, and 242
Meet your fellow exchange student cohort and enjoy breakfast together. Your Transfer & Exchange Student Mentor (TXSM) will walk through the Winter Welcome schedule in detail with you to prepare for the days ahead.
Community Expectations and Student Conduct (Required)
Danforth University Center, Room 234
A discussion of community expectations and student conduct at Washington University in St. Louis.
Noon – 1:15 PM ALL
Hosted by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards Exchange Student Welcome Lunch (Required)
Umrath Hall, Umrath Lounge
Join Student Transitions & Family Programs, the Office for International Students and Scholars, deans of your academic divisions, and your student leaders for a catered lunch.
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM ALL
Welcome and Introduction to OISS (Required)
Danforth University Center, Room 234
Meet the leadership of the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) and get to know other new exchange students.
2:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Hosted by the Office for International Student and Scholars Shopping Trip Danforth University Center, Room 234 Travel with OISS to purchase essentials for living on campus. You will travel to the Promenade at Brentwood.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Hosted by the Office for International Student and Scholars Dinner on the Loop
Danforth University Center, Meet at the Grand Staircase
Join Student Transitions & Family Programs, student leaders, and current exchange students for dinner on the Delmar Loop. You will walk to the Loop from the Danforth University Center and choose to eat at one of the following restaurants, Corner 17, Thai Country Cafe, or Three Kings Public House. Student Transitions & Family Programs will pay for your dinner costs.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Game Night Social Lien House, Ursa’s Fireside
Spend time getting to know your classmates and student leaders in this informal setting. Snacks, board games, and video games will be provided!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
ALL 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM ALL
Check-in Meeting (Required)
Danforth University Center, Room 234 Check-in with your TXSM. They will review today’s schedule with you and answer any questions you may have.
OISS Immigration Essentials (Required) Danforth University Center, Room 234
Mandatory information session regarding how to maintain legal status as a non-immigrant student.
Hosted by the Office for International Student and Scholars
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM BU
Olin Business School Academic Meeting and Lunch (Required) Simon Hall, Room 106
Get to know more about the Olin Business School, expectations for the classroom experience, and make key connections with faculty and staff. Paige LaRose, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, will lead this session.
Hosted by Olin Business School
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM A&S, EN
Coffee Chat (Required)
Danforth University Center, Café Bergson
Join your Exchange Student Mentors for some coffee and conversation before heading to your academic division meeting. Student Transitions & Family Programs will pay for your drink.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM A&S, EN
Arts & Sciences and Engineering Academic Meeting and Lunch (Required)
Seigle Hall, Room 109
Get to know more about your academic division, expectations for the classroom experience, and make key connections with faculty and staff. Amy Suelzer, Director of Overseas Programs for the College of Arts & Sciences, and Melanie Osborn, Senior Assistant Dean for the McKelvey School of Engineering, will lead this session.
Hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences and the McKelvey School of Engineering
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ALL
Safety and Security (Required) Danforth University Center, Room 234 Learn about safety and security on campus and in the surrounding areas.
Hosted by Washington University Police Department (WUPD)
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM ALL
Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Module (Required)
Complete Virtually on Your Own You will complete a module on Canvas where you will view a short discussion led by the 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 5:00 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.
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Hosted by the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center Dinner at Bear’s Den Zetcher House, Bear’s Den Meet at the Bear’s Den (BD) for a dinner with Student Transitions & Family Programs student leaders and fellow exchange students. Your meal plans will be turned on and you will use it to cover the cost of your meals, going forward.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Ice Skating
Lopata House, Great Hall
Join your TXSMs and fellow exchange students for ice skating at Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park. There will be a hot chocolate bar set up in the Great Hall for you to enjoy before you depart. You will ride the Metro to and from the rink. Student Transitions & Family Programs will pay for your ice skating ticket and equipment rental. Don’t forget to dress warmly and to wear socks!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
9:45AM -10:00AM
In the Lou: St. Louis Bus Tour
Meet at Simon Hall Parking Lot Meet outside of Simon Hall for your St. Louis city bus tour. You will leave promptly at 10:00 AM.
10:00AM – Noon
St. Louis City Bus Tour St. Louis
Take part in a guided bus tour of St. Louis city, presented by the Missouri History Museum. This experience will include a fun and energetic tour of the whole city –past and present. You will be on the bus for the majority of the tour, but may get off at a few landmarks. Be sure to dress comfortably!
Noon – 1:45 PM
Lunch City Foundry
Enjoy lunch at the City Foundry! The City Foundry is a newly-built food hall in St. Louis that is home to 17 restaurants and 6 storefronts. You will be provided with a $20 voucher to be used at any store or food stall at the Foundry. Remember to meet your TXSMs back at the bus by 1:45 PM for your next stop!
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
1:45 PM – 3:30 PM Tram Ride to the top of the Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch, Downtown St. Louis
Enjoy a ride to the top of the Gateway Arch! Your TXSM will provide you with a ticket. Not interested in riding to the top? Tour the museum underneath the Arch or walk around the Arch grounds. You will leave the Arch grounds to return to campus at 3:30 PM.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
9:45AM -11:30 AM
Classes Are Tuesday, Get Ready! (Required)
Seigle Hall, Rooms 111, 205, and 305 Meet your TXSM to learn how to succeed academically at WashU. Your student leaders will provide you with academic resources, deadlines, study tips, and more. You will also receive your Transfer & Exchange (TX) shirt at the end of this session!
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Find Your Classes Campus Tours
Seigle Hall, Depart from your small group room Tours led by your TXSM will help familiarize you with campus and help you to find your classrooms.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 ALL DAY
Martin Luther King Jr. Day–Campus Closed Federal Holiday
Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day is a national holiday celebrated every year on the third Monday of January. MLK was a champion of the civil rights movement; he advocated for the end of racial segregation and discrimination. By celebrating MLK day, we honor MLK’s legacy, reflect on racial equality, and inspire people to engage in community service. Since this is a federal holiday, most schools, banks, businesses, and the stock market are closed in observance.
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SPRING 2023 ACADEMIC & EVENTS CALENDAR
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 11: Arrival
Thursday, January 12 – Sunday, January 15: Winter Welcome
Monday, January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 17: First Day of Classes
Saturday, January 28: Off-Campus Excursion – Aquarium
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 3 – Saturday, February 4: Lunar New Year Festival Cultural Show
Friday, February 10 – Saturday, February 11: Black Anthology Cultural Show
Saturday, February 18: Off-Campus Excursion - Delmar Divide Bus Tour
MARCH
Saturday, March 4: Off-Campus Excursion - The Hill Walking Tour
Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17: Spring Break
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APRIL
Saturday, April 8: Off-Campus Excursion – Botanical Gardens
Friday, March 31 – Saturday, April 1: Carnaval Cultural Show
Wednesday, April 19 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Exchange Capstone
Thursday, April 27, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Halfway to Graduation Celebration
Friday, April 28: Last Day of Class
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By Noon, Thursday, May 11: Move Out of Residential Life Housing
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