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.
Student Group Guidance
View guidance for accountability and member expectations for student groups.
Student Group Handbook
A publication of Campus Life – Washington University in St. Louis student group policies and procedures.
Student Group Listings
Explore student groups you can become involved with at WashU.
Student Group Starting Point
Start here to access all of the things your group needs for virtual programming and support resources.
Student Internships with the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
Learn about paid internships for civic-minded students and help make an impact university-wide.
Student Life Newspaper
Student Life is one of the oldest collegiate newspapers in the country, founded in 1878. Read it online or in print for campus news, sports reporting, events, opinions and more.
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
Student Union
SU advocates for the needs and interests of undergraduate students, allocates the student activity fee and develops programming for students.
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.