ADVISING STRUCTURE & STUDENT SUPPORT

BROWN SCHOOL HOLISTIC ADVISING & SUPPORT:

Students at the Brown School benefit from a holistic network of support that ensures their academic, professional and personal success. You have access to a variety of advisors who will provide their expertise, guidance and support.

ACADEMIC ADVISORS:

Your Academic Advisor is a Brown School staff member or administrator. They ensure you are registered for the coursework you need to satisfy your degree and program requirements. They are experts on Brown School policies and resources. Every semester, they will approve your Registration Worksheet and grant you permission to register for coursework.

FACULTY/CONCENTRATION ADVISORS:

A Faculty or Concentration Advisor is there to support your academic curiosity and professional aspirations. They’ll help you think through potential electives, your career trajectory, and point you to out-of-classroom opportunities relevant to your unique interests. These advisors will be assigned to you at a later time (fall for Advanced Standing and spring for all other students).

FIELD ADVISING:

Faculty in the Office of Field Education support you as you identify potential practicum sites, and they are partners throughout the practicum experience. In the fall semester, the Office of Field Education will work as a team to support you in your search, and daily drop-in hours are available.

COMMUNICATION LAB AND WRITING CENTER:

The Brown School Communication Lab and the WashU Writing Center offer one-on-one advising for written and presentation projects and various writing and public speaking workshops.

STATLAB:

The Brown School StatLab organizes a network of peer instructors to offer statistical and methodological support for your quantitative coursework.

GLOBAL PROGRAMS OFFICE:

The Brown School Global Programs Office provides programming and resources to support the unique needs of international students and students engaging in global practicum and field-based coursework.

CAREER SERVICES:

Through a variety of programs and events, our Career Services team will help you assess and refine your goals as they take shape through your Brown experiences, and then translate your knowledge and value as a professional to the employment market.

Additional Resources

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HABIF HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

Habif Health & Wellness Center provides medical and mental health services, as well as health promotion programming. Some of their services include:

Medical Services provides routine care, preventive health care, evaluation and treatment of illnesses and injuries, immunizations and on-site lab, radiology and pharmacy services.

Mental Health Services provides limited and short-term individual, couples, and group therapy. They also provide linkage services to help students connect with community providers who accept student health insurance for on-going and longer term counseling.

Learn more at habif.wustl.edu.

ON-CAMPUS PHARMACY

Quadrangle Pharmacy, LLC, located in the Habif Health & Wellness Center, is available to all students and their dependents. The pharmacy stocks medications most frequently needed by WashU students. All medications require a prescription.

Learn more at students.wustl.edu/pharmacy.

Student Health Insurance

All full-time students are required to have adequate health insurance coverage. Information about insurance requirements can be found at habif.wustl.edu.

Domestic students wishing to waive the insurance plan must complete a waiver before September 5. Waivers submitted after the due date will not be considered. International students must carry university insurance.

Sumers Recreation Center

Membership to the award-winning Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center is included in the WashU Student Health & Wellness Fee. Sumers Recreation Center includes a fitness center (cardio and strength equipment); three-court gymnasium; indoor running track; three group exercise studios (more than 50 BearFit group classes are offered weekly); racquetball and squash courts; and indoor pool. Public health protocols are observed and offerings are subject to change. Personal training services and spouse/partner memberships are available at additional costs. Please note that the Recreation Center is currently operating under modified COVID-19 operations, so not all amenities are available at this time.

Learn more at washubears.com/sports/recreation.