Congratulations on your admission to Washington University in St. Louis!
Orientation programs at WashU provide information and experiences that will help to ease your transition, give you the opportunity to meet others in the WashU community, and make friends before classes have even started.
Orientation programs
All international undergraduate students are expected to arrive on campus early for International Undergraduate Orientation.
First-year international undergraduate students
If you are entering WashU as a first-year international student, you are required to attend First-year International Student Orientation.
International transfer and exchange undergraduate students
If you are entering WashU as an international exchange student or international transfer student, move-in and orientation sessions plus other assistance are provided for you.
You are also required to attend Transfer & Exchange Fall Orientation or Winter Welcome from Student Transitions & Engagement.
International Parent and Family Orientation
International parents and families are invited to participate in orientation programming as they arrive on campus with their students.
International graduate student orientation programs
Orientation programming for all new international graduate students who begin a university program at the beginning for fall, spring or summer semesters.
Wednesdays with WashU
Join us for Wednesdays with WashU, a virtual program designed for incoming international students to help you begin your journey at Washington University in St. Louis before you even arrive on campus. These interactive sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about life at WashU, meet fellow new students, ask questions, and start building connections with the university community. Whether you’re looking to learn more about academics, student life, or preparing for your transition, Wednesdays with WashU will help you feel more at home before your arrival. Registration Coming Soon!
July 9, 8:00 a.m. CST – Residential Life
July 23, 8:00 a.m. CST – Arrival to the U.S.
August 6, 8:00 a.m. CST – Customs and Border Protections