Student Involvement
College is More than Just the Classroom
What do you already love? What could you learn to love? WashU offers hundreds of opportunities to try new things and enrich your college experience. Discover a new love or continue an existing one by getting involved.
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Student Union
SU advocates for the needs and interests of undergraduate students, allocates the student activity fee and develops programming for students.
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Congress of the South 40
The Congress of the South 40 acts as the programming body for students living on the South 40.
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Joining a Sorority or Fraternity
Making the decision to pursue membership in a fraternity or sorority is indeed an important one, and should not be made casually.
Featured Department
Home to Student Union and hundreds of student groups and activities, the office of Campus Life has so much to offer.
Campus Life
Life on Campus: Campus Life. It’s your first step toward getting involved, making a difference and trying something new on campus and beyond.
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for graduate and professional students
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Graduate Student Groups
See universitywide graduate and professional student groups in WUGO: Washington University Student Group Organizer.
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.
First 40
New students participate in a wide-ranging series of social and cultural events during the first forty days of classes.
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 28, 2023!
First Year Finale
A celebration to allow students to reflect on their first year experiences and recognize outstanding members of the university community.
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.
Student Executive Board
The Student Transitions & Family Programs' Executive Board helps to create, plan and implement programs that aid new students.
Student Transition Leadership Positions
Student transition leaders support first-year, sophomore, transfer, and exchange students in the transition into WashU community, and during their time 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.
Associated Departments
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Department of Athletics
Washington University has a long and rich tradition of athletic achievement that first started well over 100 years ago.
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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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Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Our work enhances and strengthens Washington University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Student Transitions & Family Programs
The First Year Center supports new students through their transition into the Washington University community.
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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.