Move-in 2026

Move-in will be on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15

Please check back for more information regarding Move-in 2026

Fall Welcome

Fall Welcome 2026 will take place Saturday, August 15 through Saturday, August 22. Please check back for more information.

Welcome guides

Check out these essential guides as you transition to life at WashU!

Convocation

A time-honored tradition at WashU, Convocation is the official academic welcome to the university.

Parent & Family Orientation

Parent & Family Orientation 2026 will take place from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16. Please check back for more information.

Religious observances

The Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) offers connections with a wide variety of religious organizations on campus and in the St. Louis area. Please reach out to ORSEL to get connected with campus ministry groups and St. Louis organizations. 

Accommodation statement

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodations (such as assistive listening device, captioning, large print, reserved front row seat, advanced copy of slides to be projected, etc.) in order to fully participate in Fall Welcome, please list them in your Fall Welcome Registration Form in Workday. After we receive your submission, a member of Student Transitions & Engagement will contact you for more information. Requests should be made as soon as possible, but at least two weeks prior to your arrival on campus. For any other questions about accessibility during Fall Welcome, please contact Student Transitions & Engagement. 

Get to know St. Louis

We encourage students, parents and families to visit Explore St. Louis.