Move-in

First-year International Move-In Day will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2025 on the Washington Univeristy Danforth Campus from 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Central Time.

Airport shuttles will be available on August 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Airport shuttle sign ups will be available on the FYI Registration form below.

Anyone who will not be able to arrive within the move in time is encouraged to seek alternate accommodations for the night and check in the next day for Orientation programs with the Office for International Student Engagement.

Orientation

First-Year International Orientation will take place August 14-August 16, 2025. The registration form will close on July 4, 2025.

All international students that will be attending WashU on a F-1 or J-1 visa are required to attend first-year international orientation. Students who have U.S. citizenship but have lived abroad are able to attend but it is not mandatory. You must register to attend using the link below. Please do not complete the form until AFTER you have secured your flight details.

THIS REGISTRATION FORM WILL OPEN FOR COMPLETION ON MARCH 31, 2025

Register for First-Year International Orientation

Complete the registration form

Please note that the orientation information on this page is subject to change as details become available. Please check this page often for updates and reach out to OISE for more information.

Wednesdays with WashU!

Join the Office for International Student Engagement (OISE) for Wednesdays with WashU, a special Zoom event designed for incoming international students at Washington University. This virtual gathering provides a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow new students, meet your WU GUIDES (Washington University Global Undergraduate International Development and Engagement Mentor), and gain valuable insights from campus experts. Whether you have questions about campus life, academic resources, or simply want to start building your community before arriving on campus, Wednesdays with WashU is the perfect place to start. Don’t miss out on this chance to make new friends and get a head start on your WashU journey!