Parent & Family Orientation 2023 Family Ties

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Message from Student Transitions & Family Programs

Dear parents and families,

We hope you all have had a wonderful start to Parent & Family Orientation, and that your student is starting to feel settled here at WashU.

Tomorrow is the last day of Parent & Family Orientation. We have enjoyed having you all on campus and wish you safe travels home! As a reminder, please preview the Parent & Family Orientation schedule to know what events are going on tomorrow.

Keep an eye out for more information about Parent & Family Weekend, which will be from October 27 - October 29, 2023. Parent & Family Weekend registration will go live on Wednesday, September 6. You will be able to register on our families website.

Thank you,

Student Transitions & Family Programs

Parent & Family Orientation Schedule Highlights

Sunday, August 20

Parents as Partners: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Graham Chapel

Livestream (Pre-Registration Not Required)

Deans' Meetings for Parents & Families: 10:45 AM - Noon

College of Arts and Sciences: Graham Chapel
Olin Business School: Bauer Hall, Emerson Auditorium
McKelvey School of Engineering: Brown Hall, Room 100
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts: Steinberg Hall, Room 105

All sessions will be recorded. All recordings will be uploaded next week to the families website.

Resource Fair & Lunch Rotation: Noon - 2:00 PM

Various Locations

Please attend the rotation that corresponds with the first letter of your student's last name. Please refer to the schedule for more information about the recommended rotation.

Scholar-Champion Family Welcome Reception: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Athletic Complex

Gap Year Reception: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Umrath Hall, Umrath Lounge

For more information, additional events, and descriptions, please refer to the full Parent & Family Orientation Schedule.

Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome

Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome will begin the evening of Move-In Day and conclude the evening of Saturday, August 26. During Fall Welcome, your student will meet with their WUSA small group, engage in academic experiences, and participate in a long-standing university tradition - Convocation.

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

families.wustl.edu | Office: 314.935.5040 | Toll free: 844.935.5040 | families@wustl.edu