Category: Messages from the University

March 11, 2020 Dear parents and families, We understand that there is a lot of uncertainty with the changing medical landscape throughout the country. We are also very sympathetic to the difficulty and concern that this has created for parents and students alike. In order to assist in trying to alleviate some of the unknowns, […]

March 10, 2020 Dear students and parents/families, As part of Washington University’s increasing response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, I am writing to inform you that if you (or your student) have traveled home to Seattle/King County or Westchester County, NY for spring break, you should stay there because you are not permitted to return […]

March 9, 2020 Dear parents and families, In an effort to keep both the campus community, and you as parents, abreast of the current directives from the university, please see the email below from Andrew Martin, Washington University in St Louis Chancellor. The focus of the email centers around travel, visitors, study abroad, and university […]

March 8, 2020 Dear parents and families, As you may have heard, the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state of Missouri was identified yesterday, in St. Louis County. While it was not unexpected that we would have a case here as the virus has continued to spread globally and in the U.S., we understand this […]

March 6, 2020 Dear parents and families, I am writing to share more updates from Washington University in St. Louis on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). We continue to work to support our students’ wellness and safety regarding this issue. The email below was sent out to students late yesterday regarding spring break and other COVID-19-related information. […]

March 3, 2020 Dear parents and families, I am writing to share updates from Washington University in St. Louis on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Our students’ health and well-being remain our top priorities. At present, there are no known cases in St. Louis. We continue to work to support our students’ wellness and safety regarding this […]

  January 30, 2020 Dear parents and families, I am writing to share updates from Dr. Cheri LeBlanc, Executive Director of WashU’s Habif Health and Wellness Center on the novel CoronaVirus (2019-nCoV). At present, there are no still cases at Washington University in St. Louis. The university has now issued a travel suspension for mainland […]

  Dear parents & families, We take the health and safety of our students very seriously and want to make sure you stay well informed. I am writing to share a message that Dr. Cheri LeBlanc, Executive Director of WashU’s Habif Health & Wellness Center, sent to the WashU community this afternoon about an outbreak […]

Follow up email from Dr. Lori White, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

A message from the Chancellor detailing the University’s response to recent crime in the local area.