Diversity and Inclusion
People make Community, but Community supports People
WashU is home to thousands of diverse individuals. People who look like you and think like you and people who do neither. All these people make the WashU community and WashU works to support each individual. Learn more about resources central to your identity.
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LGBTQIA+ Resources
There are many resources at WashU that exist to create space for you to navigate your identities, question openly and be your authentic self.
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Affinity Programming
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion offers support and funding opportunities to resource affinity programming on campus.
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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.
Featured Department
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion was created to acknowledge that everyone is a unique individual with amazing potential, varied interests and talents yet to be discovered. In an atmosphere of welcoming inclusivity, CDI invites you to discover yourself.
Center for Diversity and Inclusion
You be you: CDI has the tools, resources and staff to help you explore who you are and who you want to be.
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for Graduate and Professional Students
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Health Information for Graduate Students
Graduate and professional students, learn how to use the medical and mental health services at Habif Health and Wellness Center.
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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.
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LGBTQIA+ Resources for Graduate Students
Involvement opportunities and campus resources targeted to the needs of LGBTQIA+ graduate and professional students.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Forest Park
Written by: Ezinne Arizor, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/05/2021.
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.
ASK AN ADVISOR: Do I need to tell my OISS Advisor if I got an internship?
12/03/2021 Written By: Jeanne Pizarro, International Student & Scholar Advisor, DSO/ARO Yes! International students must work with their OISS Advisor in order to apply for work authorization so that they […]
Ask an Advisor: Driver’s License Requirements Update
Written by: Alayna Hutchinson, International Student & Scholar Advisor, DSO, 9/24/2021
Ask an Advisor: Filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student
Written by: Jeanne Pizarro, International Student & Scholar Advisor, DSO/ARO (she/her), 03/26/2021
Ask An Advisor: Filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student
03/04/2022 Written by: Jeanne Pizarro, International Student & Scholar Advisor, DSO/ARO (she/her) Question: What do I need to know about filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student? Answer: One of […]
Ask an Advisor: Hiking Spots Around St. Louis
Written by: Claire Seely, International Student and Scholar Advisor Date: 04/23/2021 Question: What Are Some of the Best Hiking Spots Around St. Louis?
Associated Departments
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Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Our work enhances and strengthens Washington University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Campus Life
Campus Life empowers students to discover and define themselves and their communities through advising, programs and resources.
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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.