Student Leaders
Opportunities and Resources for Student Leaders
Leadership is more than a position you hold – it’s about the positive change you are a part of creating.
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Emerging Leaders Program
Emerging Leaders (EL) is a transformative, Campus Life program geared towards first-year students at WashU.
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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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WUSA Peer Mentor Program
WUSAs are upperclass student leaders who assist new students with their transition to WashU.
Featured Alum
Students lead in many ways and in a surprising combination of venues across the WashU campus.
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Megan Wolf
Megan Wolf led her team to victory on the field and took the point on fighting violence.
Read the storyQuick Links
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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Graduate Council
Discussion forum on matters pertaining to the Graduate School and serves as the legislative branch.
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Graduate and Professional Student Advisory Council to the CDI
The CDI Graduate and Professional Student Advisory Council advises the CDI on the needs and concerns of graduate and professional students.
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Contact Residential Life
Contact Residential Life with any questions, comments or concerns.
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2SA Peer Mentor Program
Second-Year Student Associates (2SAs) are upper-division student leaders that focus on engaging with and supporting sophomore students with their academic and social activities at WashU.
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Apply to Work With Campus Life
A variety of student positions are available in Campus Life including staffing the Fun Room, assisting with events and more!
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Book a Campus Space
Find out what spaces and other resources you can reserve.
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Campus Life Advising
Campus Life’s Advising Program is a service to help student groups grow and develop. Learn more about the advisors and how to contact them.
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Cheap Lunch
Sponsored by EnCouncil, Cheap Lunch is held every Wednesday throughout the academic year. For a small price, you get pizza and all-you-can-eat snacks.
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Clifton Strengths Presented by Campus Life
Uncover the natural talents of your group with a facilitated session.
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Contracts, Forms and Policies for Student Groups
Find information about contracts, forms and policies relevant for student groups and event planning at WashU.
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DUCTV
Use DUCTV to advertise campus events and activities on screens in the Danforth University Center.