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.
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.
Leaders in Interpersonal Violence Education (LIVE)
LIVE is a student group that seeks to educate the Washington University community surrounding topics of interpersonal violence.
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.
Living Learning Communities
Living Learning Communities are themed-based communities that intentionally place students into a community where living, learning, and leading is constant.
Luminescence National Residence Hall Honorary
Luminescence is the Washington University Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary.
Lunar New Year Festival
LNYF is a student-run organization at WashU that celebrates the Lunar New Year and promote the awareness of different facets of Asian culture.
Masculine Survivor’s Group
The Men’s Project provides a space for critical self-reflection and dialogue on topics of masculinities, gender construction and identity.
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.