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
Bear Chats are available for students applying for the Fall 2025 semester through December 6, 2024.
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
Virtual Bear Chats are available for students applying for the Fall 2025 semester through December 6, 2024.
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.