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Get in contact with your suitemates. If you haven’t already, make sure to introduce yourself to your suitemates! Read the Move-In Guide to prepare for arrival.
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Complete your daily COVID-19 screening at screening.wustl.edu. Check your WUSTL email each morning. Log into Canvas and read any course announcements each morning. Wash your reusable mask at the end of each day. Refer to the Bear Bulletin: Winter Welcome editions for information about events and programs to help you acclimate and integrate to your new campus environment.
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Welcome to Washington University in St. Louis
Who is my RA? How can I contact my RA?
Who is my First Year Center Student Leader? How can I contact my First Year Center Student Leader?
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Arrive to campus
- Make sure to refer to the Move-In Guide for process and procedures
for arrival including arrival testing, checking into residence life, and
moving into your space.
Talk with student leaders
- You will receive a phone call from a WUSA to check in and make sure you’re good to go!
Ensure your Personal Protective Equipment is good to go!
- Gather your PPE and establish a place you will store them so it’s easy to access when you need it. - Practice wearing your mask correctly for extended periods of time.
Review the university COVID guidelines. Set up your space:
- Locate the space(s) you will use for online studies. Be sure to consider lighting and charging needs.
Learn how to find the menu and ingredients for on-campus dining.
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NOTES
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Meet other new students in a newly arrival small group!
- You will be invited to a zoom call on your second day on campus.
This small group meeting will be facilitated by a WUSA and will give
you important information and a chance to connect with other newly
arrived students.
Living on campus: Discover the facilities in your residence hall.
- Find the laundry facility in your building. Ask your RA any questions you have about how the laundry facility works. - Make sure you have a reusable water bottle and know where you can refill it in your residence hall.
Add important numbers to your phone. (i.e. SARAH, WUPD, Habif, etc.)
- SARAH - 314-935-8080
- WUPD - 314-935-5555
- Habif Health & Wellness Center - 314-935-6666
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Identify how you will practice wellness such as exercise or relaxation! Check out Habif Health & Wellness or Recreation for some options. Make sure identify or set up a space that is conducive to exercise or relaxation. Explore campus spaces.
- Find an outdoor space you’d like to spend time at on-campus or in Forest Park.
- Find the Mail Room on the South 40. You will receive an email when there’s a
package or letter to pick up.
- Explore transportation options available on the WUSTL mobile app.
- Make sure you know how to get to the Habif Health &Wellness Center on the South 40.
Do a tour of your class schedule!
- Find your hybrid or in-person buildings and classrooms. When doing so, make note of nearby restrooms, water bottle filling stations, and cubbies to plan your days. - Locate the dining options near your classes and determine where you will be picking up food when on campus for in-person classes. - Do a tour of your route to class each day.
Reach out to someone in your WUSA small group for a digital meet-up. Explore engagement opportunities:
- Check out the Bear Bulletin: Winter Welcome editions for information on Winter Welcome engagement opportunities!
Living on Campus: Make a list of things you will need to bring with you if you’re heading to main campus. Remember to include all academic needs and items like chargers and snacks and don’t forget your mask! WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS | 7
SCHEDULE MONDAY, JAN. 25 Happy First Day Of Classes!
TUESDAY, JAN. 26
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27
THURSDAY, JAN. 28 Attend the Bear Beginnings Reunion WUSA Hours!
FRIDAY, JAN. 29
SATURDAY, JAN. 30
SUNDAY, JAN. 31
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DINING SERVICES HOURS
BOOKSTORE HOURS
January 14th - 18th
Campus Store
Bears Den
Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Paws & Go Monday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sally the Salad Robot Paws & Go, Open 24/7
January 19th - 24th Bears Den Monday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM Cherry Tree Cafe Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 AM Paws & Go Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Cafe Bergson Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sally the Salad Robot Paws & Go: 24/7
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First Year Center
newstudents.wustl.edu
(314) 935-5040
Residential Life (ResLife)
reslife.wustl.edu
(314) 935-5050
Dining Services
diningservices.wustl.edu
(314) 935-7098
Habif Health & Wellness Center
habif.wustl.edu
(314) 935-6666
Student Financial Services
sfs.wustl.edu
(314) 935-5900
University Registrar
registrar.wustl.edu
(314) 935-5959
For a list of other university contacts, visit this QR code.
This book was created by The First Year Center. This workbook was designed and illustrated by Brianna Kumar (BU ‘22). newstudents.wustl.edu (314) 935-5040