We are pleased that your family has joined the Washington University in St. Louis community. We offer a wealth of support and a variety of ways to help you connect with your student and the university.

2019 Important Dates
August 17 Move-In Day; Bear Beginnings Begins
August 17 – 18 Parent & Family Orientation
August 24 Returning Students Move-In
August 26 First day of classes
September 2 Labor Day (No classes)
October 12 – 15 Fall Break (No classes)
November 1 – 3 Parent & Family Weekend
November 27 – December 1 Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
December 9 – 18 Last day of classes
December 9 – 18 Reading period and final exams
December 19 Residence Houses Close for Winter Break
December 19 – January 9, 2020 Winter Break housing available for students at no additional charge.
Spring 2020
January 10 Residence Houses Open
January 13 Classes Begin
January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (no classes)
March 8 – 14 Spring Break (no classes)
April 27 – May 6 Reading Week & Final Examinations
May 7 Residence Houses Close for all non-graduating students
May 15 Commencement
May 17 Residence Houses Close for graduating students

Upcoming Events

Download the 2019-20 Parents & Families Resources Calendar

“At Washington University, we pride ourselves on knowing every student by name and by story”.

Lori S. White, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Dear parents and families,

We are pleased to serve as your partner in the success of your student at Washington University!  We know you have invested a great deal in the success of your student, and we are honored that your student and your family have chosen Washington University.  We take the responsibility working with and supporting our students very seriously.  We also know that our parents and families serve as important partners in the development and success of our students.

It is normal to have lots of questions during the different phases of your student’s time at WashU, from orientation to commencement, and we are here to try to answer as many of them as we can.  This website has been specifically designed with parent and family questions in mind.  If you aren’t finding what you are looking for, please call us at 844-935-5040.

Go Bears!

Robert M. Wild, PhD
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Transition and Engagement & Dean of Students