2017– 2018 PARE NT & FAMI LY
RESOURCE CALENDAR
W E LCO M E FROM CHANCELLOR MARK S. WRIGHTON Welcome to Washington University in St. Louis! We are so happy you are joining our community. We also thank the parents and families of our students for their wonderful support. We at Washington University are committed to educating and helping our students develop into the next generation of outstanding leaders for society. My colleagues and I are dedicated to providing an environment that will fully support the growth and maturation of our students with abundant cultural, social, and educational opportunities. Our distinguished faculty is prepared and ready to guide our students and challenge them intellectually. This is an exciting time in the history of Washington University. The Class of 2021 was selected from a large, diverse, and immensely talented applicant pool. Our students will learn, discover, and mature, and what they experience during their time here will prepare them for the rest of their lives. We hope this Parent & Family Resource Calendar will keep you informed about important events and deadlines. It is also a helpful reference tool to find information on academics, campus life, finances, the campus community, and important contacts. Thank you for everything you have done to prepare your daughters and sons for academic achievement at Washington University. The faculty and staff are your partners in helping to realize the full potential of your student. We look forward to a productive and fulfilling year, and we welcome you to the Washington University family!
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FROM RISA ZWERLING WRIGHTON The chancellor and I understand that you trust us to take good care of these precious young people, and we take this responsibility very seriously. Having sent our own children off to college, I know that this very exciting time can also be a time of apprehension. For many of you, it is the first time your son or daughter will be living away from home. I remember when my oldest was a first-year student. She was so happy to get an invitation for dinner at the home of one of her professors for a holiday celebration. It was a transforming moment in her adjustment to being away from home. It was my daughter’s experience that prompted me to start Home Plate 17 years ago. I personally match our students with local families so they can experience a home-like atmosphere away from home. They enjoy a home-cooked meal and make a meaningful connection with a St. Louis family. The families love being involved in the life of the university, and in many cases they are missing their own college-age children. Many families have developed warm relationships with their students and have hosted them throughout their undergraduate experience and beyond! If you hear a little homesickness in your child’s voice, that may be a great time to remind them about Home Plate. Many students sign up not only to experience a touch of home, but also to meet interesting people. With more than 300 families participating, I can frequently find a family that has interests in common with your student. I typically assign students in groups of three or four to make it more comfortable to meet their Home Plate family for the first time. It works beautifully. To join Home Plate, your student can visit homeplate.wustl.edu, email homeplate@wustl.edu, or call me at (314) 726-3106. I will personally be in touch with each student. Thank you again for entrusting your children to Washington University. We will do everything we can to help make these four years the best they can be. My best wishes for a great year.
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FROM LORI WHITE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENTS On behalf of all of my colleagues at Washington University, we welcome you to the 2017–2018 academic year. Whether you are a family that is new to our community or returning, we look forward to sharing the coming year with you. For those of you new to the university, your student may be your first to attend college, or you may have experienced this undertaking before. Either way, your student’s time at WashU is certainly something you have anticipated with many emotions. We hope you feel great pride in your student’s accomplishments. WashU has dedicated faculty, administrators, and staff who are committed to helping your student succeed. While WashU is a rigorous academic environment, it is also a supportive one. Your student will undoubtedly face many adjustments during their time in college, including how best to master time management, given the many opportunities available in and out of the classroom. The university has excellent resources and services to support your student and assist with whatever challenges may arise. As a family member, encourage your student to utilize the resources available at Washington University. The Parent & Family Resource Calendar is a guide to these resources, whether academics, athletics, campus services, university life, or life in St. Louis. Please keep this calendar handy for reference throughout the year. You will receive a new calendar each year while your student attends WashU. Additionally, regular updates appear online on two websites we highly recommend: parents.wustl.edu and firstyear.wustl.edu. Congratulations to you and your WashU student. We all extend our very best wishes!
AUG UST MOVE-IN DAY Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Move-In Day volunteers take a quick selfie before the arrival of our newest students. Upperclass students are an integral part of building excitement and helping new students with their transition to college life. More than 300 Washington University Student Associates (WUSAs), Pre-Orientation counselors, residential advisers, Residential Life staff, and faculty and staff volunteers help students find their way on Move-In Day.
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S EPT EMBE R FALL ACTIVITIES FAIR Students can discover new interests and make new friends at the Fall Activities Fair. More than 300 student organizations showcase their activities, recruit new members, and publicize upcoming programs and initiatives at activities fairs in the fall and spring.
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O CTO BE R SOUTH 40 Nicknamed “The South Forty” because it is 40 acres located directly south of the Danforth Campus, this space is home to about 3,200 residents in 10 residential colleges. With a small town feel, the South 40 includes a fitness center, dining facilities, technology center, meeting rooms, intramural fields, and several student-run businesses.
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N OVEMBE R BEAR SPORTS Washington University is home to a premier Division III Athletics program, with 22 NCAA Division III National Championships, 197 University Athletics Association titles, and 150 Academic All-Americans in its proud history. Last academic year, the Women’s Soccer and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field teams celebrated standout seasons as NCAA Division III National Champions. In addition, the Volleyball and Women’s Cross Country teams finished their seasons as National Runner-Ups.
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D E CE M B E R SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY Dedicated in 1909, Graham Chapel is used for concerts, plays, and the university’s lecture program, the Assembly Series, which has brought prominent figures in politics, academia, religion, the arts, and the sciences to Washington University since 1949. The building is an example of the Collegiate Gothic architecture on campus.
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J AN UA RY MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION WashU is a global institution and diversity is part of who we are. We celebrate the many cultural traditions of our students and strive to engage, learn, respect, and include in order to know each other by name and story. Black Anthology is an annual featured event celebrating African-American culture.
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F E B RUA RY SUMERS RECREATION CENTER The new Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center is a state-ofthe-art fitness and recreation facility that encourages healthy lifestyles and habits. Students can take advantage of more than 50 free BearFit group exercise classes weekly, such as cycling, yoga, Zumba, and TRX (shown here).
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MARCH STUDENT INVOLVEMENT There are a variety of ways for students to participate in leadership roles and get involved in the WashU community. One signature event is Holi, the spring Hindu festival. It is also known as the Festival of Colors because it is celebrated by people throwing paint powder.
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APRIL CAMPUS COMMUNITY Recognized as the largest and oldest student-run carnival in the nation, ThurtenE Carnival has been proudly hosted by WashU since 1908. This yearly event brings together the university and greater St. Louis communities for three days of exciting rides, live performances, and great food.
this month Relay For Life • ThurtenE Carnival • Career Center: discuss internship opportunities
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M AY NOT AN END BUT A BEGINNING As graduating students prepare for the next chapter in their lives, they gather for a final time, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate Commencement. The history and traditions of Commencement at WashU date from the first ceremony more than 150 years ago.
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JUNE LEARNING HAPPENS EVERYWHERE Learning is most impactful when students are able to make significant connections through diverse educational experiences, both in and outside of the classroom. Summer months provide the opportunity to satisfy an intellectual curiosity while fulfilling academic requirements, participate in a study abroad program, or receive real-world experience through an internship.
this month Summer School • Summer Study Abroad • Support the Parents Fund
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J U LY SUMMER IN THE LOU While the campus may be quieter, students staying in St. Louis for the summer can take advantage of exciting events on and off campus. From Iced Tuesday Tea at the DUC and Gateway Festival Orchestra concerts at Brookings to the Muny and Shakespeare performances in Forest Park, there is never a dull moment.
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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY VALUES We, as members of the Washington University community, strive to engage, learn, respect, and include in order to know each other by name and story.
engage • We are valued members of the Washington University community. • We seek out different perspectives and experiences. • We share our stories and listen to others.
learn • We hold the courage to speak up, take risks, and make mistakes. • We challenge ourselves to think critically and reflect upon our actions and words. • We discover and explore identity.
respect • We act with kindness and empathy. • We are responsible to our community and for our actions. • We will forgive and be forgiven.
include • We welcome differences as well as commonalities. • We learn from others. • We value others.
PA RE N T & FA M I LY RE SO UR C E S alumni and parents admissions program (apap) APAP is a group of dedicated WashU alumni and parents who enhance the undergraduate admissions process. Parent members serve as our best resources for the parents of
until the student leaves the university. “Guest Deposit” is a feature that gives parents, relatives, or friends the ability to purchase Bear Bucks for a student online using a debit or credit card. card.wustl.edu
know “ where to go ” in an emergency
prospective and enrolling students because of their firsthand experience with the university. To join and learn more, visit apap.wustl.edu.
first year center The First Year Center supports new students and families through their transition into the Washington University community. Our goal is to assure each student builds and sustains his or her academic and personal goals. We bring together people, programs, and resources to provide an undergraduate experience of excep tional quality where we come to know each student by name and story, and where we help them prepare for lives of purpose and meaning. The First Year Center sponsors Bear Beginnings: New Student Fall Orientation, Parent & Family Orientation, Pre-Orientation, programs to engage students with faculty outside the classroom, and Parent & Family Weekend. The First Year Center serves as the point of contact for all information you or your student may need to know about the transition to Washington University. Please visit firstyear.wustl.edu, email firstyearcenter@wustl.edu, or call us at (314) 935-5040 for information about our programs or questions about campus resources.
parent programs Our parents and families serve as valued partners in the student experience at Washington University. Parent Programs Staff serve as your liaison with WashU by providing resources, facilitating engagement opportunities, and empowering families wishing to make an impact on the university. Contact Parent Programs to learn more about events and programming in your area, assisting
system of more than 300 blue-light emergency telephones. Phones located on campus call directly to the Washington University Police; phones off campus call the local police department through a 911 operator. When an emergency phone is activated, an officer is immediately dispatched to the location.
Washington University is committed to protecting the safety and security of our entire community. Emergencies or disasters can happen at any time and usually occur without warning. When an emergency strikes at Washington University, our safe and prompt recovery will depend on existing levels of preparedness and a thoughtful response by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. When a crisis occurs, information will continuously be posted to the emergency website. If there is no current emergency, the site will say so. (314) 935-9000; (888) 234-2863 (out of area); emergency.wustl.edu
To address safety issues proactively, WUPD provides the following services: free safety whistles; Operation ID, an identification program to mark and catalog personal property; free bicycle registration and reducedrate sales of high-security bicycle locks; “CLUB” steering wheel locks; RAD: Rape Aggression Defense, a self-defense course offered to both men and women; Bear Patrol, a student-led service that provides escorts and additional security on campus; and a computer antitheft program called “STOP tag.” (314) 935-5533 (non-emergency); (314) 935-5555 (emergency); police.wustl.edu
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relationship and sexual violence prevention (rsvp) center
To foster your student’s independence, the university works to provide a safe and secure environment in a number of ways. Resident advisors and other university staff encourage students to be conscious of their personal security. Through publications, special workshops, and residential floor meetings, students become knowledgeable about a variety of issues, such as personal safety, alcohol abuse, and sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The Washington University Police Department (WUPD) provides on-campus law enforcement and security services. University police officers are deputized by the St. Louis County Police Department. These officers patrol the Danforth Campus and the residence house areas 24 hours a day, responding to all emergencies and requests for assistance. As an additional measure of safety, Washington University has a
The RSVP Center is a community health resource committed to prevention education, as well as support, response, and empowerment for victims of relationship and sexual violence. Services are available 24/7 for individuals in immediate need of assistance. (314) 935-8761; rsvpcenter.wustl.edu
student conduct For more information on policies and student conduct, please contact the Office of Student Conduct at (314) 935-4329 or visit studentconduct.wustl.edu. For a list of university policies, please see wustl.edu/policies.
spring housing selection for returning students The spring housing selection process for returning students can be a stressful time.
Discover more resources, ways to give, and sign up for publications at parentprograms.wustl.edu, or call (800) 247-8517 or email us at parentprograms@wustl.edu.
attention, visual, hearing, psychiatric, mobility, or medical disorders. Students can visit the DR website to review the requirements for documenting their disability and requesting accommodations, as well as some examples of common accommodations. Students should submit their documentation well before course registration to be sure there is no delay in getting accommodations once classes begin. (314) 935-5970; disability.wustl.edu
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the Alumni & Parent Admissions Program, expanding Career Center services by hiring and mentoring WashU students, and including the university in your philanthropic priorities.
cornerstone Cornerstone: The Learning Center helps your student improve learning skills, make a successful academic transition to college, and master material in courses. Group learning is emphasized in most programs, giving students the opportunity to learn from each other and understand the material more fully. Cornerstone offers many resources, including study groups, academic mentors, walk-in service at help desks, residential peer mentors, skills development workshops and advising, intensive review programs, a technology laboratory, and individual and group study areas. For more information, (314) 935-5970; cornerstone.wustl.edu.
disability resources Disability Resources, located in Cornerstone: The Learning Center, provides resources for students with disabilities and suspected disabilities. It is important for incoming students and their families to know that the laws governing disability status eligibility differ between high school and college. To be eligible in college, students must have an impairment that substantially limits them in a major life activity in comparison to most people. Disability Resources (DR) helps students determine whether they are eligible. DR is the official resource for students with learning,
Choosing a roommate(s) and determining housing options are two important decisions that your student must make. You can assist with this process by encouraging your student to be well-informed. Suggest that he or she attend a housing information forum and read important information available on the Residential Life website. If your student has any questions about the process, suggest that your student meet with a staff member in the Office of Residential Life. It is very important that students are aware of and meet all housing selection deadlines. Returning students have a variety of Residential Life-managed housing options available to them. Some students choose to remain residing in one of the residential colleges located on the South 40; others decide to participate in the small group housing (BLOC) program located at the Village; others prefer an apartment located either on the Danforth Campus or in the adjacent neighborhoods. If your student is a member of a fraternity, he may choose to reside in his chapter’s house along with other members. In addition to Residential Life and Greek Life housing options, returning students may choose to reside in a university-owned off-campus apartment managed by Quadrangle Housing Co. The Apartment Referral Service (ARS) is another valuable resource for determining availability, location, and costs. Each year, approximately 30 percent of our undergraduate students live in off-campus housing. Many upperclassmen report that apartment living provides them with an opportunity to assume more responsibility for their lives before they graduate. Finally, Washington University students report that choosing whom to live with is a far more important decision than choosing where to live. (314) 935-5050; reslife.wustl.edu
student health The Habif Health and Wellness Center is proud to offer comprehensive, state-of-theart health care services to the students of
Washington University Libraries, which include the John M. Olin Library and 11 school and departmental libraries, contain some of the finest research collections in the nation. Using the Libraries’ website, anyone can check hours of operation and special events, search the catalog, learn about Special Collections, and study digitized images of historic documents. Additionally, family members, alumni, and other users will find links to a number of librarian-recommended, freely available resources. library.wustl.edu.
LIVIN G O N CAM PUS bear bucks account Bear Bucks is an optional, cashless system for purchasing select on- and off-campus services. These include residential laundry, select vending machines, printing, campus dining locations, and select off-campus restaurants. Bear Bucks may be used at several on-campus businesses such as the Campus Bookstore, Edison Theatre, Bear Necessities, and for a variety of student group events and activities. Bear Bucks is accessed through the WashU student ID card, the same card used for identification, building access, and the meal plan. Students can initially purchase Bear Bucks on their housing application and manage them through WebSTAC. Funds remain available
Washington University’s Danforth Campus by offering medical services, mental health services, wellness support, and health promotion services. It is important for all students to have a health insurance plan that provides comprehensive medical and mental health coverage while at the university. Students are required to carry a health plan that meets a set of criteria for coverage that is in compliance with the Affordable Care Act regulations. Students who do not meet waiver criteria on their current insurance plan or do not have insurance available to them may purchase the student health insurance plan. See our website for detailed information on the health plan available for students and their dependents, as well as criteria to waive out of the student health plan; and also for instructions for signing up for the student health plan, providing proof of existing coverage, or for waiving the plan. (314) 935-6666; shs.wustl.edu
student technology services Student Technology Services (STS), a division of Information Services & Technology, provides access to and support of student technology services, including wired and wireless networking, cable TV, residential computer labs, student technology programming, employment opportunities, and a student-staffed help desk. (314) 935-7100; sts.wustl.edu
CAM PUS LIFE Campus Life empowers students to discover and define themselves and their communities through advising, programs, and resources. Students can do this by getting involved in some of our over 350 student groups that range from media, academic, dance/performing arts, identity based, fraternities or sororities, and more. They can also participate in a leadership development program like LeaderShape Institute or engage in a signature program at the DUC.
Campus Life staff is dedicated to making sure students are finding their home at WashU and growing in the process. Encourage your student to meet with a staff member to learn more about Campus Life or search our offerings at: campuslife.wustl.edu wugo.wustl.edu su.wustl.edu/Leadership
means to help understand various aspects of a student account. Students may access their billing information on WebSTAC at acadinfo. wustl.edu, under Billing Records, Pay/View My Bill. They may also invite their guardians to view billing statements under My Profile, Invite Other Payer. (800) 758-0050 or (314) 935-5274; financialservices.wustl.edu
career center
We encourage you to shop for the bank that most closely meets your own and your student’s needs. For information about on- and offcampus banking, visit firstyear.wustl.edu/ get_ready/finances/banking-options/.
From exploring summer career possibilities to seeking post-graduate opportunities, all undergraduate students are welcome to take advantage of what the Career Center has to offer. Students benefit when parents and family members discuss and support the importance of meaningful summer experiences, offer guidance on networking, share expertise, and hire WashU talent. For more information, call (314) 935-5930, email careers@wustl.edu, or visit careercenter.wustl.edu.
FINANCES student financial services Student Financial Services provides financial assistance and counseling to Washington University students. Students may apply for financial assistance, ask questions about or pay their student accounting invoice, receive assistance with budget planning, search for outside scholarships, and seek part-time employment. A counselor is available for walkin appointments Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 75 of North Brookings Hall. (314) 935-5900 or 1 (888) 547-6670; sfs.wustl.edu
student accounting The Office of Student Accounting is responsible for the distribution of accurate information relating to a student’s financial account at Washington University. The primary function of the office is to issue e-statements, receive payments, disburse refunds, produce 1098-T forms, and provide the
Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (314) 935-5599; gephardtinstitute.wustl.edu Home Plate (314) 935-5040; homeplate.wustl.edu International Students and Scholars (314) 935-5910; oisshome.wustl.edu oiss@wustl.edu (email) Parking & Transportation (314) 935-5601 (parking) (314) 935-4140 (transportation) parking.wustl.edu Office of Recreation (314) 935-5220 rec.wustl.edu Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center (314) 935-8761 (weekday office hours) (314) 935-8080 (24 hours) rsvpcenter.wustl.edu Residential Life (314) 935-5050; reslife.wustl.edu Student Conduct (314) 935-4329 studentconduct.wustl.edu Student Accounting 1 (800) 758-0050 or (314) 935-5274 financialservices.wustl.edu Student Entrepreneurial Program (314) 935-9134 step.wustl.edu Student Financial Services (314) 935-5900 or 1 (888) 547-6670 sfs.wustl.edu; financial@wustl.edu (email)
IMP ORTANT CO NTACTS ACADEMIC DEANS College of Arts & Sciences Barbara Schaal and Jennifer Smith, deans (314) 935-6800; artsci.wustl.edu Olin Business School Mark P. Taylor, dean (314) 935-6000; olin.wustl.edu
Disability Resources (314) 935-5970; disability.wustl.edu
Women’s Society of Washington University (314) 935-7337; womenssociety.wustl.edu
Student Technology Services (314) 935-7100; sts.wustl.edu
CAREER RESOURCES
Undergraduate Research (314) 935-7342 undergraduateresearch.wustl.edu Washington University Libraries (314) 935-5410; library.wustl.edu The Writing Center (314) 935-4981; writingcenter.wustl.edu STUDY ABROAD College of Arts & Sciences (314) 935-5958; overseas.wustl.edu Olin Business School olin.wustl.edu/bsba-global Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts samfoxschool.wustl.edu/node/4133
The Career Center (314) 935-5930; careers.wustl.edu Business: Weston Career Center (314) 935-5950; olincareers.wustl.edu CAMPUS RESOURCES Admissions (314) 935-6000 or 1 (800) 638-0700 admissions.wustl.edu Athletics washubears.wustl.edu Bear Bucks (314) 935-8800; card.wustl.edu Bear Necessities (314) 935-5071; bearnecessities.wustl.edu Campus Life (314) 935-3443 campuslife.wustl.edu
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Carmon Colangelo, dean (314) 935-9300; samfoxschool.wustl.edu
School of Engineering & Applied Science engineering.wustl.edu/studyabroad PARENT & FAMILY RESOURCES
Campus Store (314) 935-5500; wubookstore.com
College of Architecture Heather Woofter, director (314) 935-4636
Alumni & Parents Admission Program 1 (800) 935-4826 or (314) 935-4826 apap.wustl.edu
Campus Ministries campusministries.wustl.edu
College of Art Heather Corcoran, director (314) 935-9292
Eliot Society (314) 935-8096 or 1 (877) 215-2727 eliotsociety.wustl.edu
Center for Diversity and Inclusion (314) 935-7535 diversityinclusion.wustl.edu
School of Engineering & Applied Science Aaron Bobick, dean (314) 935-6100; engineering.wustl.edu
First Year Center (314) 935-5040; firstyear.wustl.edu
Commencement (314) 935-8186; commencement.wustl.edu
Parent Programs 1 (800) 247-8517 or (314) 935-4772 parentprograms.wustl.edu
Dining Services (314) 935-7098; diningservices.wustl.edu
ACADEMIC RESOURCES Cornerstone: The Learning Center (314) 935-5970; cornerstone.wustl.edu
Emergency Preparedness (314) 935-9000; emergency.wustl.edu
Student Health Services (314) 935-6666; shs.wustl.edu Student Life Newspaper (314) 935-5995; www.studlife.com University Police Non-emergency: (314) 935-5533 Emergency: (314) 935-5555 police.wustl.edu University Registrar (314) 935-5959 registrar.wustl.edu
IN CASE O F EMERGENCY If your student lives in university housing or off campus, contact Residential Life; 8:30 am–5:00 pm, M–F, (314) 935-5050 Dean of Students (314) 935-4526 University Police emergency number (314) 935-5555 General Information: (314) 935-9000; (888) 234-2863 (out of area) emergency.wustl.edu Sign Up for Emergency Alerts Family members can get alerts by downloading the WUSTL Mobile App and “allow notifications.” You will then receive all campus-wide alerts that our emergency operations team pushes out to the campus.Additional information about the WUSTLAlert System is available via emergency.wustl.edu. To download the app: • iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch): itunes.apple.com • Android (Tablets, Smartphones): play.google.com (All photos by James Byard and Joe Angeles, Office of Public Affairs.)
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