WashU has nine schools, dozens of departments, and endless opportunities to study and collaborate with people who share your passion.
Academic divisions
We encourage you to connect with your academic division for specific questions regarding your academic experience.
Beyond Boundaries
The Beyond Boundaries Program is for students interested in collaborative problem-solving. The program builds skills to tackle complex challenges — like climate change, poverty, and ethical artificial intelligence — that can only be effectively addressed by bringing together experts from diverse academic fields. Beyond Boundaries supports students in exploring their personal interests and deepening their ability to work productively with others who bring different knowledge and perspectives to solve real-world problems of importance to them.
Academic preparation
Steps to launch your academic career
We encourage you to become familiar with the below information and resources as you embark on your academic career at WashU.
Academic Advising
WashU provides each student with an academic adviser. In early June, you will receive your academic adviser’s name and contact information.
Course Registration
You will register for fall courses online in mid-July at your assigned registration time. Your academic division will provide you with a registration time in June. You should complete the online placement and diagnostic exams prior to speaking to your academic adviser about fall course selection.
Combined Studies
While WashU has several undergraduate academic divisions, students are not limited to a single area of study. If you desire to pursue a combined studies curriculum, you should speak with the school(s) or department(s) that interest you and seek guidance from your academic adviser.
Bearprints for Success
This one-credit, seven-week course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to WashU, both academically and personally. Students interested in taking this course should speak with their academic advisor before adding the course to their schedule.
Pre-professional Advising
If you’re interested in a future in the health professions or a career in law, be sure to visit the program websites for more information.
Disability Resources
Disability Resources ensures equal access and inclusion of disabled students on the Danforth Campus. Visit the DR website to review the process for requesting accommodations.
Student Conduct Code
The WashU Student Conduct Code sets forth community standards and expectations for University students. Please familiarize yourself with the Student Conduct Code.
Academic Integrity
All students, faculty and administrative staff share the responsibility for ensuring the honesty and fairness of WashU’s learning environment. Please familiarize yourself with the Academic Integrity policies.
The Learning Center
The Learning Center is WashU’s academic support hub, offering structured, weekly study groups and drop-in help sessions for large foundational courses, including calculus, general chemistry, and physics, and individual coaching for academic skills like time management, note-taking, studying, and managing test anxiety.
Study Abroad
WashU offers a variety of yearlong, semester and summer programs that allow students to earn credit toward major, minor or general degree requirements while studying abroad in more than 50 countries.
Undergraduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides a dedicated team and infrastructure to support WashU undergraduates in discovering, building and leveraging faculty-mentored research to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Before You Arrive Checklist
Check out the steps to complete in the summer before you arrive to get started on launching your academic career at WashU.