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.
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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
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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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Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
The Gephardt Institute fosters a vibrant culture of civic engagement throughout WashU, realized by engaged citizens, scholarship and partnerships that advance the collective good.
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Graduate Professional Council
The Graduate Professional Council (GPC) is the representative body to advocate for all 6,000+ graduate and professional students at WashU.
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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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Graduate Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees: Application Open
Consider applying to represent graduate and professional students at WashU!
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Green Dot Bystanders
See Green Dot bystanders in the WashU community, including students, staff and faculty.
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Halfway to Graduation Celebration
A party to commemorate the sophomore class reaching the halfway-mark of their undergraduate journeys, this serves as the final event of the Sophomore Experience.
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Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award
The Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award recognizes outstanding graduating senior women who have made a significant contribution to WashU and have demonstrated exceptional potential for future leadership.
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Harvey Media Center
The Harvey Media Center a state-of-the-art media facility established to educate and empower the WashU community to tell their stories through media.
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.