Walk the campus. Meet the people. Start the story.
Curious about WashU? We’d love to show you around.
Whether you’re just starting your college search or already know WashU is the place for you, we’re excited to connect. Explore campus in person or online, hear from current students, and discover what life at WashU is really like.
Visit us in St. Louis.
The best way to know if WashU feels right is to experience it yourself. Walk the campus. Talk with current students. Eat at the DUC. See what life here could really be like for you.
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 aid process.
Additional on-campus academic division sessions and/or tours are offered on Mondays and Fridays.
Do you want to take a closer look at WashU’s undergraduate schools and programs? Or are you already interested in a specific area of study?
Join us for our Academic Theme Days this summer! These on-campus visits offer in-depth insight into each academic division and life at WashU.
Space is limited—register and reserve your spot early!
August 12
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will share insider tips with you on writing application essays. Concurrently, Student Financial Services will talk with families about navigating the financial assistance process.
An optional Campus Tour check-in starts at 5 p.m., with the tour departing at 5:30 p.m. (pre-registration required)
Program begins promptly at 7 p.m.
Discover WashU Days are all-day campus experiences with several opportunities to learn about WashU. These include an Admissions & Aid presentation, a student-led campus tour, and a current student panel in the morning, followed by an afternoon of information sessions spotlighting academic schools, student services, and more!
Space is limited, so be sure to register early.
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.
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.
Or we can visit you.
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 aid process.
Contact your high school counselor to find out if we are coming to your school.
Look for representatives from WashU at college fairs across the country this fall!
Or visit WashU from anywhere!
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!
Virtual connections
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.
Join WashU in partnership with Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Notre Dame for our Road to College virtual series!
Knowing how and when to apply to college is important for success in a highly selective admissions process. In this session, How to Choose Your Decision Plan, you’ll hear from admissions officers about leveraging regular and early admissions plans to optimize your application.
Stay tuned for future sessions that will continue the conversation of how to prepare your strongest college application!
Don’t be a stranger. 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!