Bearprints for Success: GENST 1100
This one-credit, seven-week course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to WashU, both academically and personally. In Bearprints, students will engage in collaborative, real-time learning with academic readings and data-driven strategies grounded in the five core anchors of WashU Student Affairs: Healthy Excellence; Leadership; Career Development; Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; and Student Engagement & Belonging. The course also introduces students to valuable learning resources for academic success and campus staff who will support their growth at the university. Each section of the course is limited to 15 students to ensure small-group discussion and engagement.
Course resources
Students can refer to the PDFs below to access course resources even after the close of the semester.
Registration
Students interested in taking Bearprints for Success should speak with their academic advisor before adding the course to their schedule.
Bearprints Spring 2026 Courses
Bearprints can be found in the General Studies (GENST) department in Workday course listings.
Bearprints for Success instructors
Classes are taught by faculty and staff members and administrators who are committed to first-year student education, learning and success.
Elina Salminen
Instructor, Section 01
Tuesdays 3:00-4:50 p.m. Meets on 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, & 2/24
Deanna Benjamin
Instructor: Section 02
Wednesdays 3:00-4:50 p.m. Meets 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, & 2/25
Ajanti George
Instructor, Section 14
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:50 p.m. Meets 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8.
Missy Showalter
Instructor, Section 40
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:20 p.m. Meets on 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3.
Tierra Fields
Instructor, Section 38
Wednesdays, 3-4:50 p.m. Meets on 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2.
Sara Norton
Instructor, Section 37
Tuesdays, 3-4:50 p.m. Meets on 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2.
Christian Barefield
Instructor, Section 28
Fridays, 1-2:50 p.m. Meets on 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10.
Bre Hardy
Instructor, Section 27
Fridays, 1-2:50 p.m. Meets on 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10.
Matt Sullivan
Instructor, Section 26
Fridays, 1-2:50 p.m. Meets on 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10.
Beverly Wagner
Instructor, Section 25
Fridays, 1-2:50 p.m. Meets on 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10.
Christine Keller
Instructor, Section 24
Fridays, 1-2:50 p.m. Meets on 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10.
Tyler De Shon
Instructor, Section 23
Fridays, 1-2:50 p.m. Meets on 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10.