Arrival & Orientation

Arrival

You must arrive between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19. Move-in for students living in Residential Life housing will be on Tuesday, August 19. On-campus housing will not be available for students arriving prior to August 19. If you arrive early, you will need to arrange housing at a nearby hotel.

We strongly encourage students to fly into St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), which is only a 15- minute drive from campus.

Transportation from the airport

Below are transportation from the St. Louis Lambert Airport to the Danforth Campus.

• OISE Shuttle: OISE offers a free shuttle from the St. Louis Lambert Airport between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on August 19.
• Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day. The cost to travel to WashU is about $30-$40, plus a 15-20% tip.
• Ride sharing apps: The Uber and Lyft mobile apps allow you to request a ride through your phone, provided by drivers using their own cars. You must download the apps in advance.
• MetroLink: The MetroLink light rail system has two stations on the Danforth Campus, as well as two stations near campus. If you take MetroLink, be sure to check the most convenient stop for you. Campus maps are available.