Come learn about WashU resources available to you. The format will be informal and you’ll have opportunities to meet other new students and connect with Graduate and Professional Student Council leaders.
Mark your calendars!
Every Monday at 4pm throughout Fall, join the Graduate Center for a curated Re-orientation Series!
Check out the schedule below for dates and resource descriptions!
All sessions will meet in The Graduate Center. Snacks and light refreshments will be served.
- September 9: RSVP Center and the Gender Equity and Title IX Office (GETIXCO). About: The RSVP Center provides support survivors or relationship and sexual violence. The Gender Equity and Title IX Office is committed to responding to discrimination – including sexual harassment and sexual violence – in an effective, timely and transparent manner.
- September 16: Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). About: The Center for Diversity and Inclusion supports and advocates for undergraduate, graduate and professional students from underrepresented and/or marginalized populations, creates collaborative partnerships with campus and community partners, and promotes dialogue and social change among all students.
- September 23: WashU Libraries and the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. About: The WashU Libraries are interactive hub of information resources, expertise, services, and relationships advancing research and learning outcomes for an evolving and diverse university community. The Gephardt Institute fosters a vibrant culture of civic engagement throughout WashU by catalyzing student learning, participation, and impact in civic life.
- September 30: The Writing Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). About: The Writing Center provides one-on-one tutoring for all WashU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff for any writing or public speaking project. The CTL helps graduate students build pedagogical and technical skills through workshops, events, and other classroom services.
- October 7: Fall Break. There are no scheduled partner this week, but TGC is still open!
- October 14: Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) and Office of International Student Engagement (OISE). About: OISS plays a pivotal role in cultivating a vibrant, intercultural atmosphere on our campus, extending support to international students, scholars, faculty and staff through immigration sponsorship.
- October 21: Habif Health and Wellness and the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCP). About: Habif’s mission is to foster a compassionate and inclusive environment that supports each WashU student’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Services offered include care for the evaluation and treatment of an illness or injury, preventative care, contraception and reproductive health. CCP fosters personal, emotional and academic well-being by offering comprehensive therapeutic services, outreach and prevention programs.
- October 28: Student Sunrise. About: The Student Sunrise project is WashU’s initiative to advance our academic mission through improved processes, access to information and modern systems.
- November 4: Tech Den. About: Tech Den provides technology services to the WashU student community with a focus on graduate/professional and non-residential students at no additional cost, including IT support and 3D printing.
- November 11: Tech Den returns. Office of Government and Community Relations. About: The Office of Government & Community Relations at WashU serves as the nexus for university relationships with governmental officials, neighborhood associations, as well as civic leaders and organizations.
- November 18: TBA
- November 25: Thanksgiving Week; no scheduled visitors, but TGC is still open!
Additional dates and resources are coming!