Rachel manages outreach and events that support transfer, exchange, and sophomore students. She oversees teams of student mentors serving a wide range of student populations. Rachel also contributes to orientation […]
Rachel Iverson
Department: Student Transitions & Family Programs
2SA Peer Mentor Program
Second-Year Student Associates (2SAs) are upper-division student leaders that focus on engaging with and supporting sophomore students with their academic and social activities at WashU.
Transfer & Exchange Student Mentor Program
Transfer & Exchange Student Mentors (TXSMs) are upper-division student leaders who assist new students with their academic, social, and personal transition to Washington University.
Halfway to Graduation Celebration
A party to commemorate the sophomore class reaching the halfway-mark of their undergraduate journeys, this serves as the final event of the Sophomore Experience.
Sophomore Summit
Sophomore Summit is a two-day program designed welcome sophomores back to campus before their third semester at WashU.
Sophomore Experience
The semester-long Sophomore Experience is designed to help students transition into their second year of college through academic workshops, career exploration, and excursions into St. Louis.
First Day
Each year, WashU students celebrate the start of the fall semester by posing for a photo with a ‘First Day’ sign. First Day is Monday, August 29, 2022!
Orientation for New Students, Fall 2020
How will the pandemic affect the start of your first year at WashU?
Webinar: COVID-19 Updates for Students & Families
The webinar for May 28, 2020 has ended. Recordings of the webinar will be posted on the Families website beginning next week.
Programs and Resources for First Year Students
First year students have a home base at the office Student Transitions & Family Programs. Check out everything that’s waiting for you!