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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Campus Shuttles
There are many shuttle options for getting around campus and around town.
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Residential Life Policies: Important Things to Know
Detailed explanation of key residential life policies and procedures.
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Home Plate
Local families are matched with students and provide home-cooked meals several times a year.
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.
Address/Phone/Email Reporting Requirement
SEVIS regulations require the university to report a physical local address, phone number and email address for all F-1 and J-1 students.
After U.S. Arrival for International Students
After you arrive in St. Louis, see the steps to take to make sure you get off to a smooth start.
Chancellor’s Statement on the Value of the Campus International Community
Read Chancellor Martin's commentary about the ways that international students, faculty and staff enhance the university.
Conversation Corner
WashU international students and scholars are invited to participate in free, informal English conversation practice.
Drivers License Letter Request
International students who would like to apply for a drivers license may request a letter.
Everyday Living
Get tips about banking, restaurants and other parts of daily life in the St. Louis area.
Filing Year-End Tax Returns
All non-resident F-1s and J-1s are required to file a tax return, regardless of whether or not you received income.
Global Friends Program
This is a cultural exchange program that matches WashU international students and scholars with members of the Washington University community.
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.