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.

  • WashU Student Union - SU

    Student Union

    SU advocates for the needs and interests of undergraduate students, allocates the student activity fee and develops programming for students.

  • CS40 logo

    Congress of the South 40

    The Congress of the South 40 acts as the programming body for students living on the South 40.

  • Members of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority

    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.

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Home to Student Union and hundreds of student groups and activities, the office of Campus Life has so much to offer.

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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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  • Graduate Student Groups

    See universitywide graduate and professional student groups in WUGO: Washington University Student Group Organizer.

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Student Union Activities Fair

Student Union hosts a fall and spring student activities fair where you can learn about our 400+ student groups on campus.

Student Web Assistant, Division of Student Affairs

Interested in helping keep fellow students up to date on Student Affairs? Want to learn the world's most popular web content editing system, Word Press? Apply.

Study Cubby Directory

Reserve a private Study Cubby on campus for Zoom, homework and focus: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays.

The LEAD Project

Have a passion for Leadership? Come apply to The Lead Program to make a difference on campus!

ThurtenE Carnival

Founded in 1907, ThurtenE is the oldest and largest student-run carnival in America.

Trans* @ WashU

Learn more about the Transgender community at WashU and the surrounding St. Louis area.

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.

Undergraduate Events with Alcohol

Undergraduate students & student groups are afforded the privilege of serving alcohol at certain events, which includes expectations regarding safety. 

Associated Departments

  • Department of Athletics

    Washington University has a long and rich tradition of athletic achievement that first started well over 100 years ago.

  • Campus Life

    Campus Life empowers students to discover and define themselves and their communities through advising, programs and resources.

  • Center for Diversity and Inclusion

    Our work enhances and strengthens Washington University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Student Transitions & Family Programs

    The First Year Center supports new students through their transition into the Washington University community.

  • 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.