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.
Attending any of the events on this page qualifies as demonstrated interest in WashU. See our What’s New At WashU page to learn more about how WashU considers demonstrated interest in the application review process.
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.
- Daily campus visits
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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.
- Discover WashU Days
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Join us for Discover WashU Days! Visit us and see what makes WashU so special. Explore our beautiful campus, world-class academics, and tight-knit community.
Events will be held on the following dates:
- September 18
- September 25
- October 16
- October 23
Spend the day learning about WashU with an Admissions & Aid presentation, followed by a student-led campus tour in the morning. During the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to attend information sessions spotlighting academic offerings, attend a student panel or case study, and end the day with a local treat.
Space is limited, so be sure to register early.
- Academic Showcase Days
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These visits include an Admissions & Aid presentation, a student-led campus tour, and a Lightning Lecture featuring professors from our College of Arts & Sciences. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for additional sessions from the Olin Business School, McKelvey School of Engineering, and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.
Space is limited, so be sure to register early.
- Group visits
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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.
What will you find when you visit campus?
WashU students share their in-person campus visit experiences. What convinced them to come to WashU? What were the highlights? Hear from them in their own words.
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.
- WashU Information Sessions
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WashU is heading out on the road!
Join us to learn about academic opportunities, campus life, community engagement, and how WashU paves the way for our graduates’ futures. We’ll have plenty of time to answer your questions about the application process and financial aid at WashU.
We’ll add more events to the schedule as they are confirmed!
- LAUNCH Collective Student Events
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Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University, and WashU are proud to present LAUNCH. We invite you to join LAUNCH partners in a city near you to hear more about our distinctive learning opportunities and dynamic communities. Admissions officers from our five schools will share a variety of perspectives on:
- Academic Opportunities
- Financial Aid Resources
- Selective Admissions and Individualized Review
- Campus Community
Each of our schools is unique, but we are united in our commitment to support students and families in making informed decisions about applying to college. At the end of our program, you’ll have a chance to meet with individual admissions officers to ask questions about each college and university. Register now if you haven’t yet. We look forward to meeting you there!
- National Portfolio Days
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Share your work with representatives from WashU’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at upcoming in-person and virtural National Portfolio Days.
At these free 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
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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.
- College visits
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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
- Virtual event calendar
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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.
- LAUNCH Collective Virtual Events
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Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University, and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH. As you continue on your college search, we invite you to join LAUNCH partners to hear more about our distinctive learning opportunities and dynamic communities. Admissions officers from our five schools will host virtual sessions to discuss:
- Academic Opportunities
- Financial Aid Resources
- Selective Admissions and Individualized Review
- Campus Community
Each of our schools is unique, but we are united in our commitment to support students and families in making informed decisions about applying to college. At the end of the program, you’ll have a chance to participate in a live Q&A with the presenters.
- Best of the Midwest Virtual Events
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Join WashU, University of Notre Dame, Indiana University Bloomington, and the University of Chicago for a series of virtual information sessions! These sessions will feature information about the application process, student life at each university, academic opportunities, and more from admissions representatives. Each session will focus on a different topic, so feel free to register for as many as you’d like.
Finding Your College Home
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Ask us Anything
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!