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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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.
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First 40
New students participate in a wide-ranging series of social and cultural events during the first forty days of classes.
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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.
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Funding for Student Groups
The Student Union Treasury, made up of student representatives, allocates funding for registered student groups.
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Gender-Inclusive Restrooms
See gender-inclusive restroom locations on the Danforth Campus on both main campus and residential areas.
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Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program
The Green Dot Bystander Intervention program teaches skills to recognize incidents of potential harm and strategies to intervene.
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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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J-1 Student Employment and Training
Get information about employment and training for students with a J-1 visa type.