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.
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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.
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Starting a New Student Group
Undergraduate students who wish to explore starting a new student group on the Danforth Campus should start here.
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Student Executive Board
The Student Transitions & Family Programs' Executive Board helps to create, plan and implement programs that aid new students.
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Student Group Conduct Guide
The Department of Campus Life empowers students to discover and define themselves and their communities through programming, advising, and resources.
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Student Group Guidance
View guidance for accountability and member expectations for student groups.
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Student Group Handbook
A publication of Campus Life – Washington University in St. Louis student group policies and procedures.
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Student Group Starting Point
Start here to access all of the things your group needs for virtual programming and support resources.
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Student Transition Leadership Positions
Student transition leaders support first-year, sophomore, transfer, and exchange students in the transition into WashU community, and during their time 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.