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.
Danforth 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
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
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.
Assistant Residential College Director | Resident Advisors | Student Technology Coordinator | WUSAs | Faculty Fellow
Jasmine Brooks
William Greenleaf Eliot Residential College Director
Office Location: Danforth 1937
Phone: 314-935-9605
Contact Jasmine by email
Assistant Residential College Director
WGE ARCD
Resident Advisors
Student Technology Coordinator
WGE STC
WUSAs
For information about the WUSA League of students, please visit here.
Faculty Fellow
William Greenleaf Eliot Faculty Fellow
Professor of Practice in Public Health and Environmental Studies
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.
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
Danforth House Cleaning Schedule
| Monday | 4401, 4402, 4403/04, 4405/06, 4407/08, 4409/10, 4411/12, 4413/14 |
| Tuesday | 2219/20, 2221/22, 2223/24, 2225/26, 2227/28, 2229/30, 2231/32, 4415/16, 4417, 4418, 4419/20, 4421/22, 4423/24, 4425/26, 4427/28, 4429/30, 4431/32 |
| Wednesday | 1000, 3301, 3302, 3303/04, 3305/06, 3307/08, 3309/10, 3311/12, 3313/14, 3315/16 |
| Thursday | 1010, 3317, 3318, 33319/20, 3321/22, 3323/24, 3325/26, 3327/28, 3329/30, 3331/32 |
| Friday | 2201, 2202, 2203/04, 2205/06, 2207/08, 2209/10, 2211/12, 2213/14, 2215/16, 2217, 2218 |
Shepley House Cleaning Schedule
| Monday | 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, 1050 |
| Tuesday | 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040 |
| Wednesday | 3000, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, 3050, 3060, 3070, 3080, 3090 |
| Thursday | No Rooms |
| Friday | 4000, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4060, 4070, 4080, 4090, 1060 |
Rooms with a common room will be vacuumed on the day of bathroom cleaning.
Wheeler House Cleaning Schedule
| Monday | 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060, 1070, 1080 |
| Tuesday | 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, 2090, 2100 |
| Wednesday | 3000, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, 3050, 3060, 3070, 3080, 3090, 3100, 3110 |
| Thursday | 4000, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4060, 4070, 4080,4090, 4100, 4110 |
| Friday | No Rooms |
Rooms with a common room will be vacuumed on the day of bathroom cleaning.
Items to Be Cleaned
Listed below are the minimum items you should expect to be cleaned on your cleaning day(s). Please let us know if we miss anything!
| Paper products replenished, dispensers cleaned. | Per bathroom cleaning schedule |
| Sinks, toilets, mirrors, door handles, light switches cleaned. | Per bathroom cleaning schedule |
| Walls, stall dividers and doors spot cleaned. | Per bathroom cleaning schedule |
| Shower stalls disinfected, hair and debris removed from drain covers, chrome polished. | Per bathroom cleaning schedule |
| Shower stalls deep-cleaned of soap film residue. | Weekly |
| Vents, ledges and lights cleaned/dusted. | Weekly |
| Shower curtain changed (washed). | Monthly |
At any time you believe the housekeeping services are not being completed to your expectations, please Request Housekeeping.