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.
Megan Wolf
Megan Wolf led her team to victory on the field and took the point on fighting violence.
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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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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.
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.
Frequently-Asked Questions for WashU Cares
Review this list of questions and answers to see if your concern is addressed or you can link to other resources for help.
Funding for Student Groups
The Student Union Treasury, made up of student representatives, allocates funding for registered student groups.
Gender-Inclusive Restrooms
See gender-inclusive restroom locations on the Danforth Campus on both main campus and residential areas.
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program
The Green Dot Bystander Intervention program teaches skills to recognize incidents of potential harm and strategies to intervene.
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.
J-1 Student Employment and Training
Get information about employment and training for students with a J-1 visa type.