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 Citings
A venue for graduate students to learn what others are doing across campus.
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Graduate Student Groups
See universitywide graduate and professional student groups in WUGO: Washington University Student Group Organizer.
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Graduate Council
Discussion forum on matters pertaining to the Graduate School and serves as the legislative branch.

Events Accommodations Fund
Student organizations in need of support to defray accommodations expenses for events speakers and attendees with disabilities may apply for funding.

Holobaugh Honors
The annual Holobaugh Honors ceremony recognizes students, staff, faculty, and community members who perform direct advocacy and service to LGBTQIA* communities.

Latinx Student Summit
The Latinx Student Summit is a biannual event bringing local and national leaders and students to WashU.

Lavender Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony honoring the achievements and contributions of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer students and their allies.

Lavender Leaders
A new LGBTQIA+ Leadership experience.

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.

SafeZones
Undergraduate SafeZones is a peer facilitation group that educates and fosters discussion around LGBTQIA* issues.
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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.