We invite you to share in our community and see for yourself what makes WashU so special.

Whether you are just starting your college search or you already know that WashU is the place for you, we’re excited to connect with you and share in your college journey.

Check out our in-person and virtual visit options below – you can hear from current students, explore our beautiful campus, learn about our academic and extracurricular opportunities, and more.

Special Notice

Sumers Welcome Center will be closed December 21 through January 5 due to building updates and the holidays. The staff will be available remotely if you have questions, please feel free to call (314) 935-6000 or email admissions@wustl.edu.

In-Person Campus Visits

Daily Campus Visits

Campus visits provide an opportunity for prospective students to explore our beautiful campus and connect with our community. 

In-person campus visits are offered Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. Your visit will include a 45-minute information session, followed by a 75-minute student-led campus tour. Our information session will provide an overview of WashU, our programs as well as the admission and financial assistance process.

Additional on-campus academic division sessions and/or tours are offered on Mondays and Fridays.

  • December 19-20: Campus visits will not include a student-led tour. Instead, visitors will have a self-guided tour of campus using our WashU Visits app.
  • December 21- January 5: Sumers Welcome Center will be closed for in-person visits due to some building updates and the holidays. The staff will be available remotely if you have questions, so please feel free to call (314) 935-6000 or email admissions@wustl.edu.
Junior Jumpstart

Join our Office of Undergraduate Admissions at WashU for Junior Jumpstart! This special programming for high school juniors will be offered on February 21 and February 28, 2025.

Your visit will include:

  • An Admissions and Aid Presentation
  • A Session on Selective College Admissions
  • An Academic Division Overview
  • A Student-led Campus Tour

Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. with programming running from 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Register using the links below:

Group Visits

Special group visits are offered for students in grades 9 through 12.

Please note that sessions and/or tours may be canceled if extreme weather poses a severe risk to visitor, staff, or student safety.

WashU Near You

National Portfolio Day

Share your work with representatives from WashU’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.

At these free virtual and in-person events, students can meet with representatives from accredited colleges and universities across the U.S. and get valuable feedback on their portfolios.

Sam Fox School representatives will be available to review your portfolio, give you helpful tips on the application process, and speak with you about the art, architecture, and design programs at WashU.

High School Visits

Throughout the spring and fall, our admission officers will be visiting high schools (in person and virtually) to connect with students and share information about WashU, St. Louis, and the admissions and financial assistance process.

Contact your high school counselor to find out if we are coming to your school.

College Fairs

Look for representatives from WashU at college fairs across the country this fall!

Bear Chats

Schedule an informal “Bear Chat” with a Bear Ambassador! In-person and virtual Bear Chats are open to any interested student beginning the spring before their senior year.

Virtual Experiences


Join us from anywhere

Whether you’re looking to attend an information session, explore our academic divisions, or connect with a current student, we’ve got you covered!

Visit our virtual calendar and register for the events that best fit your schedule.

Ask WashU Anything Webinar

Do you have questions about your application to WashU? We’re here for you! During this Ask WashU Anything webinar, members of our Undergraduate Admissions team will be solely focused on answering your questions live. There won’t be a formal presentation—just open Q&A with real-time answers, friendly advice, and support.

Wednesday, December 18
7:00 p.m. CT 

Connect with us

We’re here to help!

Need help with your application? Have questions about life at WashU? Our admissions officers and student interns are ready to help!

Find your admissions officerChat with a student

Virtual tour

Our multimedia virtual tour is the second best way to experience why we’re ranked as one of the best college campuses in America!