A Message from Student Transitions & Family Programs | | |
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Dear parents and families,
Welcome to our second edition of Family Ties for the families of our Class of 2028! As a reminder, Student Transitions & Family Programs will serve as a resource for you during your student’s undergraduate experience. We host important programs to help families transition into the university and stay connected throughout the year. Regular communication with our parents and families is important to us. Below, you will see the June edition of Family Ties, the monthly e-newsletter written specifically for the parents and families of undergraduate students.
Keep an eye out this month for our Bear Essentials for Families and the companion piece, Parent & Family Habif Health & Well-being Guide, which are publications to share more information on the resources and services available to your student at WashU.
In addition to supporting the families of undergraduate students, we coordinate communications, programs, and resources to support new students. Frequently, we will communicate with your student directly and you will not be CCed as we work with you to transition your student to more independence during their collegiate journey. We have identified some important milestones for your student to tackle this summer later in this newsletter. Please be assured we have also shared these important to-do items directly with your student.
While the next few months will be full of excitement and anticipation, we understand this is also a time when many questions arise. We invite you to connect with us by email at families@wustl.edu, or by calling 314-935-5040 or toll free at 844-935-5040. Finally, the parents and families website is a wonderful source for your most up-to-date information.
-Student Transitions & Family Programs
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Important Dates / Deadlines | | |
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Summer 2024
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July 9-11: Course registration
Fall 2024
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August 16 and 17*: Class of 2028 Move-In Days
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August 17-24: Fall Welcome
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August 26: First day of classes
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September 2: Labor Day (No classes)
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October 5-8: Fall Break (No classes)
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November 27-December 1: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
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December 6: Last day of classes
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December 9-18: Reading period and finals
*First-year international students should arrive on Wednesday, August 14. Fall varsity athletes may have different arrival dates, please check with your head coach for more information.
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Parent & Family Orientation RSVP | | |
Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome for Class of 2028 | | |
What to Expect this Month | | |
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If your student has a U.S. address, they will receive the following items in the mail from us this month:
1) Bear Essentials for Students
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Bear Essentials for Students is a publication that helps first-year students prepare for their first year by providing a glimpse into different aspects of WashU.
2) June Before You Arrive Checklist
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The June Before You Arrive Checklist contains action items that should be completed by your student this month. Please encourage your student to complete these to-do items!
If you have a U.S. address, you, as a parent or family member, will receive the following items in the mail from us this month:
1) Bear Essentials for Families
2) Parent & Family Habif Health and Well-being Guide
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Course Registration
Registration for fall 2024 courses will take place between July 9-11 during your student's assigned registration time.
Your student's academic adviser will reach out to them in mid-June. Your student must have their WUSTL Key and WashU email established to have access to course listings and be able to communicate with their academic adviser. Remind your student to check their WashU email several times a week to have the most up-to-date information from their academic adviser!
Bearprints for Success (L43 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.
Students interested in taking Bearprints for Success should speak with their academic adviser when discussing their fall 2024 course schedule. McKelvey students should consider taking ENGR 120 First Year Foundations.
Dialogue Across Difference (DxD)
Dialogue across Difference (DxD) are one-credit, eight-week courses teaching students how to dialogue across difficult topics such as politics, religion, race, and gender identity in a positive and productive way. Learn about the program.
Placement Exams
Students interested in taking math, language classes, College Writing, or general chemistry at WashU may be required to take placement exams. Most of these exams are taken online during the summer.
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Your student must complete the following health and well-being requirements:
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The upcoming webinars for the Summer Webinar Series edition of our Family Webinar Series can be found below! This series was designed to help your student succeed, by answering all of their and your WashU questions. A recording of A Conversation about Health & Well-being, which is a pre-recorded edition of the Summer Webinar Series, is available now. Previous webinar recordings may also be found on the Family Webinar Series page. The information for our upcoming webinars and their registration links are below.
A Conversation about Student Financial Services: July 16 at 5:30 PM CT
- Student Financial Services (SFS) provides support to students in multiple ways. SFS counselors are available to assist with a financial emergency, a family crisis, or just with understanding how aid works. Students can also get assistance with finding on-campus jobs, how to navigate the billing process, and with budget planning. Jennifer Powell, Assistant Director for Student Financial Services, will join us for a conversation on paying your student’s bill, financial assistance, student employment, and payment and financing options.
A Conversation about Move-In and Fall Welcome: August 6 at 5:30 PM CT
- As students gear up for the Fall 2024 semester, we want to provide students and families the opportunity to learn more about Move-In Day and Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome. Katharine Pei, Director of Student Transitions & Family Programs, and E’Quain Rhodes, Assistant Director of Housing Operations for Residential Life, join us to discuss what students and families need to know leading up to Move-In Day, Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome, and Parent & Family Orientation.
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Update Your Contact Information | | |
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We encourage you to work with your student to check that your contact information is correct in their WebSTAC account. This will ensure that you, as a family member, are receiving all relevant information including future editions of Family Ties. This includes cell phone number, email address, and emergency contact information.
Your student can confirm, and make changes to, your information in WebSTAC.
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For a springboard to help you determine the best answer to your questions, please email families@wustl.edu or call 314.935.5040 or reach us toll free at 844.935.5040. | |
Student Transitions & Family Programs | Washington University in St. Louis
Umrath House, lower level, suite 0925 | One Brookings Drive, MSC 1136-0332-LL | St. Louis, MO 63130
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