Welcome! As new graduate and professional students, there are lots of resources to help you get acclimated here at WashU.
View the information below and pages in the navigation bar at the right to learn more.
Upcoming Events For Incoming Graduate and Professional Students
The Graduate Center provides several events to complement your school’s orientation program.
Interested in attending? Learn more and register for these events and others on our Programming and Events page.
Fall 2024: Re-orientation Series
Forgot everything from Orientation? No problem! Stop by the Graduate Center every Monday at 4pm throughout Fall for a curated Re-orientation Series!
Preview of Fall 2025 Events!
STL 101 Bus Tour: New to St. Louis!
The STL 101 Bus Tour will introduce you to St. Louis City, its historic neighborhoods and famous landmarks. Don’t have a car? We’ve got you covered! Buses depart from the Danforth Campus. A pizza lunch will be provided following the tour. Registration now open!
Childcare Resources in the STL Area
Calling all Bears with Cubs (a.k.a. students with children)! Join this virtual session with WashU’s Child and Family Care Coordinator to learn about child care resources around St. Louis. Bring your questions! Perfect for new parents or new graduate/professional students at WashU. Registration now open!
Incoming Graduate and Professional Student Welcome
Incoming graduate and professional students in academic programs based on the Danforth Campus are invited to attend this session to learn about key Health, Academic Support, and WashU Community resources to help you start your WashU journey. Registration required.
Incoming Graduate and Professional Student Resource Fair & Fare
Incoming graduate and professional students from all schools are invited to learn about all WashU has to offer! Representatives from 30+ university resources will be on hand. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about university-wide graduate student organizations and how to get involved – all while enjoying a variety of St. Louis fare! Registration required.
Danforth Campus Walking Tours
The Graduate Center will lead 90-minute walking tours around the Danforth Campus. Highlights will include: Olin Library, Campus Card Services, Habif Health & Wellness, Sumers Rec Center, and, of course, The Graduate Center! Tours are held at 9 am and 3pm daily. Registration now open – please visit our Programming and Events page and select the tour on your preferred date and time!
A member of the Parking & Transportation team will be on hand at the start of each tour to discuss transportation around campus and in St. Louis.
Fall 2024: Re-orientation Series
Forgot everything from Orientation? No problem! Stop by the Graduate Center every Monday at 4pm throughout Fall for a curated Re-orientation Series!
Did You Miss A New To WashU Event?
If our Danforth-Campus based students missed our Understanding Your Healthcare: Graduate and Professional Students sessions, don’t forget, you can learn more in Habif Health & Wellness’ Student Guide to Health and Well-being!