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.
Undergraduate Representative to the Board of Trustees
Apply to be an undergraduate representative to the Board of Trustees.
Undergraduate Student Affairs Advisory Board (USAAB)
Would you like to help influence the WashU student experience by connecting directly with university leadership? USAAB might be for you!
University Library Positions for Students
There are a wide range of student jobs available in University Libraries
University Mascot
Learn about the Bear and one student's quest to earn the job of university mascot.
University Posting/Distribution Policy
See policies for advertising and promoting student organizations' to the university community.
Ursa’s Nite Life
Ursa’s Nite Life serves as an alternative entertainment option for residents on weekend evening.
Vertigo
Annual dance party sponsored by the School of Engineering & Applied Science.
Virtual Programming Resources
Virtual programming is the best way to stay engaged and connected with your student groups. We have laid out everything you need to know to get started.
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.