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.
Kickstart Fund for New Student Groups
Campus Life wants to help you kickstart your student group or new initiative.
Messages from WashU about COVID-19
Here's a round-up of all messages and announcements about COVID-19 that have circulated to WashU families.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Students in universities across the country are increasingly turning to mindfulness and meditation practices as a way to reduce stress.
Outside Sound Amplification Policy
Groups sponsoring outdoor events involving the use of electrically amplified sound equipment must observe the sound amplification procedures.
Political, Campaign and Lobbying Activity
Read guidance on political, campaign and lobbying activity at WashU.
Reading Week Program
Looking for some support and downtime during Reading Week, leading to finals? Check out Reading Week Programs from Campus Life!
Registering Your Student Group
Student groups must register by April 15 each year to access critical resources including finances, space booking and others.
Residential Education Model
WashU's investment in the residential college model stems from a commitment to creating intentional communities where every student is known by name and story.