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.

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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.

  • 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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for graduate and professional students

  • Graduate Citings

    A venue for graduate students to learn what others are doing across campus.

  • Graduate Student Groups

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

  • Graduate Council

    Discussion forum on matters pertaining to the Graduate School and serves as the legislative branch.

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Finding a Student Group Advisor

Finding an advisor can be an important task of any student group. Find out more about how advisors can help your group.

First 40

New students participate in a wide-ranging series of social and cultural events during the first forty days of classes.

First Day

Each year, WashU students celebrate the start of the fall semester by posing for a photo with a ‘First Day’ sign.   First Day is Monday, August 28, 2023!

First Year Finale

A celebration to allow students to reflect on their first year experiences and recognize outstanding members of the university community.

Fraternity and Sorority Transgender Resource Guide

Understanding Transgender Issues in Fraternity & Sorority Life

Fraternity Housing

Learn more about housing in WashU's 10 on-campus fraternity houses.

Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL) Awards

FSL Awards are held every spring semester to recognize Greek, fraternity and sorority accomplishments.

Funding for Student Groups

The Student Union Treasury, made up of student representatives, allocates funding for registered student groups.

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.