We invite you to schedule an informal “Bear Chat” with a Bear Ambassador! Bear Chats are available to any interested student beginning the spring before their senior year. Bear Chats allow you to spend 15-20 minutes chatting one-on-one with a current student.
In-person Bear Chats
Starting March 17, in-person Bear Chats are available for visiting students who are planning to apply as first-year students for the fall of 2026. Appointments last approximately 15-20 minutes and there are a limited number available.
Students are allowed one Bear Chat—either in-person or virtual.
Virtual Bear Chats
Starting March 17, virtual Bear Chats are available on Tuesday and Thursday to students who are planning to apply as first-year students for the fall of 2026. Bear Chats are conducted via Zoom. Appointments last approximately 15-20 minutes and there are a limited number available.
Students are allowed one Bear Chat—either in-person or virtual.
Video interviews for international students
If you are an international student interested in submitting an interview to WashU we will accept admissions interviews from InitialView or Vericant.