We are proud of our beloved campus traditions which include annual events and many longstanding resources. These customs and habits create a strong connection to the physical campus for all who spend time here.

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Parent & Family Weekend

Parent & Family Weekend on October 27-28 offers a series of events for parents, families and students including campus happenings and St. Louis attractions.

Relay for LIfe

This 12-hour team walking event benefits the American Cancer Society.

Residential Community Olympics

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

Student Life Newspaper

Student Life is one of the oldest collegiate newspapers in the country, founded in 1878. Read it online or in print for campus news, sports reporting, events, opinions and more.

ThurtenE Carnival

Founded in 1907, ThurtenE is the oldest and largest student-run carnival in America.

Vertigo

Annual dance party sponsored by the School of Engineering & Applied Science.

WILD

Offered in the spring each year, this popular concert and festival features plenty of refreshments and music by a nationally recognized band.

WUStock

WUStock is a concert organized by students, for students every spring in the Swamp.

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