Beyond the Classroom

WashU Army ROTC is an elective curriculum taken alongside required college classes. It prepares students with the tools, training, and experiences to succeed in any competitive environment. Along with offering great leadership training and a traditional undergraduate experience, participating in Army ROTC can fund students’ college tuition. Graduates become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army. […]

WashU hosts more than 450 student organizations. At the Activities Fair, which is held at the beginning of each semester, students can learn more about student groups that align with their interests and goals.

The Student Union is WashU’s governing undergraduate student body. Its primary mission is to advocate for students, allocate funding for student groups and organize events for all students. The Congress of the South 40 (CS40) is the representative and programming body for the residential communities. It’s a great way for students to meet people in […]

The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the hub of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship at WashU. Their initiatives serve students, faculty, staff and alumni from all levels and all disciplines — because everyone can be entrepreneurial. They provide programming where anyone can explore their creative and entrepreneurial interests, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and […]

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) fosters welcoming spaces for all WashU students, with a focus on those from undeserved and minoritized communities, to build a sense of belonging, engage in transformative dialogue, and develop skills to navigate our intricate global community. As an integral part of the university’s mission, the CDI drives advocacy, […]

Active civic and community engagement are central to WashU’s student culture and vital to a WashU education. The university offers many opportunities, including St. Louis neighborhood immersions, civic learning, dialogue and leadership programs, community-engaged courses, voter engagement, civically focused student groups, grant funds for St. Louis impact efforts, and more. We encourage all students to […]

Campus Life empowers students to discover and define themselves and their communities through advising, programs, and resources. Campus Life supports leadership development, student group involvement, student engagement, and sorority and fraternity life.

The WashU Department of Athletics competes in Division III of the NCAA with 24 NCAA team championships, 262 Conference Titles, and 218 Academic All-Americans. We invite parents and family members to cheer on the WashU Bears! Intramural (IM) and club sports are a fun, engaging way to find a sense of belonging on campus as […]

WashU enjoys a vibrant array of public arts offerings available to community and campus audiences alike. Opportunities range from world-class professional performances and exhibitions to concerts, plays, art shows, and writing workshops that give students a chance to hone their talents.