ACADEMIC DIVISIONS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
MCKELVEY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
314-935-6800
314-935-6100
artsci.wustl.edu
engineering.wustl.edu
OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL 314-935-6315
SAM FOX SCHOOL OF DESIGN & VISUAL ARTS
olin.wustl.edu
314-935-6500 samfoxschool.wustl.edu
COMING FROM A SMALL, LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION The first thing you might notice is there are a lot more people around! At my old institution, I felt like I met a majority of the student body after just one year. At WashU, however, I am still meeting new people each and every week. You’ll notice the wealth of opportunities to do new things on campus. With five different academic divisions for undergraduates and opportunities to take classes in each one, your educational horizon becomes much wider. WashU is a research university, which means faculty members are usually involved in research in addition to teaching. (This means you may have the opportunity to get involved with research, even as an undergrad!) Most professors do an excellent job of making themselves available outside of class. TAs and help sessions supplement many courses as well. I’ve found WashU is the perfect size. I’ve had so many opportunities to participate in and pursue different interests of mine, met so many new people, and still manage to see friendly faces I recognize every day. It’s been an extremely positive experience for me.
COMING FROM A NON-U.S. INSTITUTION I have really enjoyed the experience I’ve had at WashU. Transferring here is the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve met many talented students here and have been lucky enough to make friends with them. It is very important to get involved at WashU when you first come here without knowing anyone. I definitely recommend taking an active part in Bear Beginnings because that’s the first and biggest opportunity for you to meet so many transfer students and spend some time to get to know them better. I met two of my best friends during that time! For international students, especially for those who come from non-English speaking countries, there will be many challenges around language, culture, and academic performance. Truthfully, I had a tough time getting through the first semester, but everything becomes so much better in the second semester, so don’t feel frustrated when you are not getting used to things here right away. It takes time and hopefully you’ll love this transfer experience! 6 | New Bearings
