Community Living
Making WashU a New Home
Moving away from family, friends and community, even if it’s just down the street, is an adjustment. And each additional year away brings new opportunity and challenges. Feel confident in making WashU a home and keeping it a home all four years.
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Apply for Housing: First-Year and Transfer Students
See the process to apply for WashU housing as a first-year or transfer student.
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Fraternity Housing
Learn more about housing in WashU's 10 on-campus fraternity houses.
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Residential Experience
WashU's investment in the residential college model stems from a commitment to creating intentional communities where every student is known by name and story.
Featured Undergrad
Washington University students find unique ways to contribute to the campus community. From taking student leadership positions, to volunteering for a cause that moves them, our students help make the campus a more welcoming and vibrant place to be.
Sara Lerner
Sara has served students at WashU as a leader, a role model and a catalyst.
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for Graduate and Professional Students
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Off-Campus Housing
Resources to assist in the search for campus-owned and St. Louis-located housing.
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Child Day Care Subsidy
Helps financially stressed PhD student families meet the costs of child day care tuition at licensed facilities.
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Liberman Graduate Center
The Liberman Graduate Center is a dedicated space for graduate and professional students to meet, connect and engage.
BEAR Leader Position Description 2019-20
BEAR leaders supports the Bear Beginnings orientation program through leading 15-18 first-year students.
First Year Center Executive Board
The First Year Center Executive Board helps to create, plan and implement programs that aid new students.
First Year Experience Leader (BEAR Leader, WUSA) Application
BEAR Leaders and WUSAs support first-year, transfer and exchange students in their orientation and transition to the WashU community.
Lunch by the Dozen
Lunch by the Dozen is a chance for new students to meet and eat with their professors.
Preparing for Your WUSA/BEAR Leader Application
Get tips on things to think about for your WUSA application, individual interview and group interview.
WUSA Peer Mentor Program
WUSAs are upperclass student leaders who assist new students with their transition to WashU.
WUSA Position Description 2019-20
Each year, a group of enthusiastic undergraduate students are selected to help guide incoming students through the transition from high school to college.
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Associated Departments
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Residential Life
We seek to provide a safe environment that encourages learning and personal growth in an inclusive community that empowers and challenges our residents.
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Office for International Students and Scholars
The OISS enables international students and scholars to thrive academically and socially.