William Greenleaf Eliot Residential College

William Greenleaf Eliot Residential College was established in 1998. It was named after William Greenleaf Eliot, one of the founders of Washington University in St. Louis.

Danforth House, Shepley House, and Wheeler House were all dedicated in 1998. Danforth House was named after Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Danforth, Shepley House was named after Ethan A. H. Shepley, and Wheeler House was named after Burton Wheeler. Today, our residential college is affectionately known as WGE.

WGE Communities

Danforth House exteriorDanforth House

Danforth house consist of modern two-person suites (also known as modern double) and an adjoining bathroom with another two-person suite. Each student will have a: XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress; a three drawer dresser; and a computer desk and chair. The suite is carpeted and a shower curtain is provided.

Danforth house provides a kitchen and laundry on each floor. There are available study spaces, music practice rooms, and a main computer lab. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.


Shepley House exterior

Shepley House

Shepley House contains modern four-person single suites, with each suite having a shared living space and bathroom. Each suite contains: a XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress; a three drawer dresser; and a computer desk and chair. A shower curtain is provided for the bathroom and the suite is carpeted. In the shared living space there is a couch, couch chair, coffee and side table provided.

There are kitchens on each floor and a laundry facility in each building. There are study spaces and music practice rooms available, laundry facilities, a main computer lab, and a multipurpose room. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.


Wheeler House exterior

Wheeler House

Shepley House contains modern four-person single suites, with each suite having a shared living space and bathroom. Each suite contains: a XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress; a three drawer dresser; and a computer desk and chair. A shower curtain is provided for the bathroom and the suite is carpeted. In the shared living space there is a couch, couch chair, coffee and side table provided.

There are kitchens on each floor and a laundry facility in each building. There are study spaces and music practice rooms available, laundry facilities, a main computer lab, and a multipurpose room. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.

At a Glance

First-Year Students
Colors: Green and Silver
Mascot: Walrus
Traditions:

  • WGE Waffles
    Our signature tradition, WGE Waffles is a late night waffle extravaganza hosted once a month in the Shepley House lobby.
  • Brunches with the Faculty Fellow
    The Faculty Fellow for William Greenleaf Eliot hosts a brunch for students almost every week through the fall and spring semester in their apartment in Danforth House.
  • WGE on the Water
    An annual canoe trip down a nearby river in Missouri hosted by the Residential College Director, Faculty Fellow, and Faculty Associates.
  • WGE-Q
    An annual barbecue held in the WGE courtyard during the first few weeks of the fall semester.

Floor Plans

Room Dimensions: Danforth

Single: 10.5′ x 14′
Double: 10.5′ x 17′
Triple: 11′ x 18′

Room Dimensions: Shepley, Wheeler

Single: 8′ x 13′
Double: 12′ x 13′

Floor Plan Documents