TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

HEALTHY EXCELLENCE: MORNING RUN

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | SOUTH 40, CLOCKTOWER

Upper-division students will lead morning runs from the Clocktower into Forest Park. No preregistration required. Hosted by Recreation.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Learn more about the Arts & Sciences degree requirements and the college offerings and opportunities. Please note an asterisk* indicates it is a required session.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM What’s your WU IQ? Getting to Know the IQ Curriculum*

Various locations, refer to your personalized schedule emailed by the College of Arts & Sciences

Learn more about your options for completing the Arts & Sciences degree requirements and about the value of the liberal arts for your education and life.

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM ArtSci Academic Department Open Houses*

Various locations, visit artsci.wustl.edu/fall-welcome for more information

Visit open houses to explore areas of study in Arts & Sciences. Learn more about departments and programs of interest and push yourself outside your comfort zone by exploring ones that are new to you. Feel free to visit as many as you would like, but plan to visit at least two or three.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch on Your Own

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ArtSci Faculty Spotlights*

Various locations, visit artsci.wustl.edu/fall-welcome for more information

Faculty Spotlights feature faculty presentations on areas of interest and expertise. They provide a sneak peek of the classroom atmosphere, expose you to a range of ideas, and introduce you to members of the faculty. Each hour will include spotlights from faculty in one of the three traditional disciplines: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Select one spotlight to attend for each hour.

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Learn more about the McKelvey School of Engineering degree requirements and the school offerings and opportunities.

10:00 AM – Noon

Optional Individual Four-Year Advisor Meetings

Lopata Hall, room 303 or join virtually

Four-year advisors are available throughout the day to meet individually. Please check your advisors “oncehub” calendar to find available times. Make your appointment online at https://go.oncehub.com/EUSS.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Mechanical & Materials Science Engineering Department Overview

Whitaker Hall, room 100

Faculty will discuss academic opportunities for students interested in Mechanical Engineering, including research. You will learn how the degree program is structured as well as what studying Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science is like, inside and outside the classroom. The various career options for the degree will be examined along with a review of what the department alumni are doing today.

11:00 AM – Noon

Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering Department Overview

Brauer Hall, room 012

Faculty will discuss academic opportunities for students interested in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering, including research. You will learn how the degree program is structured as well as what studying both disciplines is like, inside and outside the classroom. The various career options for the degree will be examined along with a review of what the department alumni are doing today.

Noon – 1:30 PM Lunch on Your Own

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Electrical & Systems Engineering Department

Overview

Green Hall, Rodin Auditorium, room L0120

Faculty will discuss academic opportunities for students interested in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering, including research. You will learn how the degree program is structured as well as what studying both disciplines is like, inside and outside the classroom. The various career options for the degree will be examined along with a review of what the department alumni are doing today.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Computer Science & Engineering Department

Overview

Whitaker Hall, room 100

Faculty will discuss academic opportunities for students interested in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, including research. You will learn how the degree program is structured as well as what studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering is like, inside and outside the classroom. The various career options for the degree will be examined along with a review of what the department alumni are doing today.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Biomedical Engineering Department Overview

Whitaker Hall, room 100

Faculty will discuss academic opportunities for students interested in Biomedical Engineering, including research. You will learn how the degree program is structured as well as what studying BME is like, inside and outside the classroom. The various career options for the degree will be examined along with a review of what the department alumni are doing today.

10:00AM – 5:00PM

Learn more about the Olin Business School degree requirements and the school offerings and opportunities. Please note an asterisk* indicates it is a required session.

10:00 AM – Noon Community Expectations*

Simon Hall, May Auditorium, room 1

Join Paige LaRose, senior associate dean and director of undergraduate programs, to learn more about the Olin Business School degree requirements and the opportunities, programs, and responsibilities which are central to the Olin experience.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Group Advising*

Simon Hall, refer to your personalized schedule for the room number

Meet with your four-year academic advisor to learn more about advising support, answer questions you have before classes begin, and get to know your peers in a small-group setting.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Drop-In Academic Advising

Simon Hall, room 118

You can drop-in and meet with your academic advisor with brief questions. First come, first serve.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Learn more about the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts degree requirements and the school offerings and opportunities. Please note an asterisk* indicates it is a required session.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Student Groups Breakfast*

Weil Hall, Commons

Representatives from the Sam Fox School student groups will have tables set up and be on hand to talk about what they do and how you can be involved. Continental breakfast will be served.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Technology*

Steinberg Hall, Steinberg Auditorium

Our in-house IT team will talk to you about our tech resources and how to get yourself set up. We have computer labs, plotters, printers, rental equipment, tech assistance, and more.

11:30 AM – Noon Career Services*

Steinberg Hall, Steinberg Auditorium

Meet representatives from the Center for Career Engagement.

Noon – 12:30 PM Special Programs & Study Abroad*

Steinberg Hall, Steinberg Auditorium

Learn about your study abroad opportunities.

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*

Steinberg Hall, Steinberg Auditorium

Learn about our DEI efforts, resources, and policies.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Architecture: Welcome Lunch*

Weil Hall, Weil Commons and Kuehner Court

Join us for an informal lunch to connect with your cohort. There will be an introduction of the chairs and directors, and current students to connect with.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Art and Design: Lunch on Your Own

Eat lunch at one of the eateries on campus.

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Sam Fox Student Experience Panel

South 40, Zetcher House, Risa Commons

A panel of current Sam Fox students from various majors will answer your questions. This is a great chance to hear from those that have recently been in your shoes.

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Please refer to the rotation that corresponds with your residence hall.

WUSA Small Groups

• Beaumont Hall

• Danforth House

• Dardick House

• Koenig House

• Lee Hall

• Lien House

• Thomas Eliot House

• Umrath House

See communication from your WUSA for specific locations. Join your WUSA small group once again. Throughout small group meetings, you will discuss topics of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Sponsored by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

The Date

• Dauten Hall

• Hitzeman Hall

• Hurd Hall

• Myers Hall

• Park House

• Rutledge Hall

• Shanedling Hall

Meet your RA on Mudd Field to check in.

The Date consists of a student led theatrical performance and a post-performance group discussion with your community. The intent of this mandatory program is to introduce new students to campus expectations around consent, the impact of alcohol and/or other substances, how to support a friend, and more. Hosted by the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center.

LANTINE/X AFFINITY NIGHT

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM | WRIGHTON HALL, ROOM 300

This panel style event features students from WashU’s Latinx/e community sharing their experiences and insights as you prepare for your first year at WashU. Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

LIVE FROM ST. LOUIS, IT’S WASHU NIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUEST

SAILESH

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM | SIMON HALL, MAY AUDITORIUM, ROOM 001

Show us your talent or cheer on your friends. Whether you want to sing karaoke or get hypnotized, this night will be one to remember. Hosted by Campus Life.