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Explore Opportunities

Get involved. Be active. Find balance. Make community. The ways to make the most of your life at WashU are nearly endless. Explore opportunities that will help you discover what you want to do and who you want to be.

Making WashU Home

The rush of moving to campus has subsided and you have a good handle on classes? Time to look around your new home and see what's here for you.

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Civic Engagement

Within the WashU bubble, we often forget there’s a larger community too. Find opportunities to engage with St. Louis, your hometown or the nation.

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School Spirit & Athletics

WashU is an athletic powerhouse with national-caliber sport programs. Cheer on the Bears, keep traditions alive and create memories of your own.

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Find Resources

Manage your life at WashU. Reach the tools you use every day, forms that help you lead your student group, and programs that support your academic journey.

Get to know the DUC!

The DUC (Danforth University Center) is the dynamic and welcoming campus “living room” featuring weekly programming, dining services, meeting and study space and much more. Visit and find your center.

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Manage Your Academic Life

Exams, essays, research projects — it all piles up. Find resources to balance your responsibilities and become the best student you can be.

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Be Healthy. Live Healthy.

How do you stay well and do well at WashU? Check out resources, facilities, services, and programs that help you thrive.

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  • Paige Lawler

    We Are WashU

    Paige Lawler

    Paige Lawler, the first women's cross country NCAA Division III national champion in WashU history also researches the causes of Alzheimer's disease.

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  • Marco Quaroni

    We Are WashU

    Marco Quaroni

    Marco Quaroni, '20, is finding ways to integrate his interests in sports and photography.

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  • Angela Peacock

    We Are WashU

    Angela Peacock

    Angela Peacock is veteran who chooses to help other vets succeed in learning and in life.

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WashU students inspire and support one another while working to extend the frontiers of knowledge. Explore opportunities to become a leader and access tools to help manage the groups you lead.

Leadership Opportunities Student Leader Resources
Students participating in Residential College Olympics

Carry on the Tradition

Residential College Olympics

An annual competition between Residential Colleges in a wide variety of fun events such as basketball, dodgeball, tug-of-war, and Twister.

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