Student Success
Being the Best Student You Can Be
Students have different goals and different objectives for their WashU career, and the school is committed to helping each student reach their personal benchmarks. Explore resources, study opportunities outside the classroom, and academic jobs to be the best you can.
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Programs and Resources for First Year Students
First year students have a home base at the office Student Transitions & Family Programs. Check out everything that's waiting for you!
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Academic Programs from The Learning Center
The Learning Center provides mentoring and other programs that increase your chances of academic success.
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The Writing Center
The Writing Center and The Speaking Studio provide free, one-on-one tutoring for any writing or public speaking project.
Featured Department
A special office is dedicated to ensuring international students success at WashU with a variety of resources just for you.
Office of International Students and Scholars
The OISS has so many resources to explore with dedicated staff to help you along as you live and learn in the U.S.
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for graduate and professional students
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Arts & Sciences Tech Support Desk
Arts & Sciences Computing provides flexible technology facilities and services to A&S faculty, staff and students.
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Graduate School Academic Forms
All Graduate School academic forms in one place.
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Graduate School Dissertation and Thesis Guides
See guides pertinent to The Graduate School at WashU, including dissertation and thesis guides.
Exchange Experience
Whether they join us for a semester or an academic year, the Exchange Experience provides students with unique experiences to connect with WashU and St. Louis.
First-Year Experience
The First-Year Experience immerses students into the WashU and St. Louis communities through Bear Beginnings, first-year traditions, and faculty connections.
Programs and Resources for First Year Students
First year students have a home base at the office Student Transitions & Family Programs. Check out everything that's waiting for you!
Sophomore Experience
The semester-long Sophomore Experience is designed to help students transition into their second year of college through academic workshops, career exploration, and excursions into St. Louis.
Student Transitions & Family Programs Peer Mentoring
STFP provides mentoring at every stage of your college experience from first year to graduation.
Transfer Experience
The Transfer Experience starts with Bear Beginnings and continues throughout transfer students’ first years at WashU to welcome them to WashU and St. Louis.
WUSA Peer Mentor Program
WUSAs are upperclass student leaders who assist new students with their transition to WashU.
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Associated Departments
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Office for International Students and Scholars
The OISS enables international students and scholars to thrive academically and socially.
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Residential Life
We seek to provide a safe environment that encourages learning and personal growth in an inclusive community that empowers and challenges our residents.
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WashU Cares
WashU Cares assists the university in handling situations involving the safety and well-being of Danforth Campus students.
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Office of Scholar Programs
The Office of Scholar Programs houses the staff and scholars of the university’s premiere, merit-based scholar programs.