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.
Attend the free NACAC STEM College and Career Fair at WashU!
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites students, parents, and counselors to explore the college search process at the NACAC STEM College and Career Fair held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at Washington University in St. Louis.
- Meet with admission representatives from various colleges, universities, and the armed forces.
- Talk to a college counselor at the College Advising Center table.
- Connect with colleges through our new user-friendly attendee app.
More information about the NACAC STEM College and Career Fair in St. Louis—including directions, a list of participating colleges, and tips to help students prepare for the fair—is available online at https://www.nacacattend.org/25StLouisSTEM.
In-Person 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 aid process.
Additional on-campus academic division sessions and/or tours are offered on Mondays and Fridays.
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 (space is limited):
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
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!
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.
Join WashU in partnership with Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Notre Dame for a virtual information session. Admissions staff will share information about each university and their current application and testing requirements. There will be plenty of time for you to ask your own questions, as well.
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!
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