Fall 2023

Arts & Sciences, McKelvey Engineering, Olin Business School, Sam Fox School and University College

Friday, August 18 – Saturday, August 19Move-In Day for First-Year Students (date and time assigned in July)
Saturday, August 19 – Sunday, August 27Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome
Sunday, August 20Parent & Family Orientation
Monday, August 28First day of classes
Monday, September 4Labor Day (no classes)
Saturday, October 7 – Tuesday, October 10Fall Break (no classes)
Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29Parent & Family Weekend
Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Friday, December 8 Last day of fall semester classes
Monday, December 11-Wednesday, December 20Final exams for fall semester

Spring 2024

Arts & Sciences, McKelvey Engineering, Olin Business School, Sam Fox School and University College

Monday, January 15Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
Tuesday, January 16First day of classes
Sunday, March 10 – Saturday, March 16Spring Break
Friday, April 26Last day of spring semester classes
Monday, April 29 – Wednesday, May 8Final exams for spring semester
Monday, May 13Commencement – Class of 2024

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Parent & Family Weekend Dates

2024 November 1, 2024 to November 3, 2024
2025September 26, 2025 to September 28, 2025

WashU Bears Athletics

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