Fall 2022

• November 16: Register for Spring Courses (Class of 2026)
• November 23 - 25: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
• December 9: Last day of classes
• December 12 - 21: Reading period and finals

WUSA Thank You Message 

We would love to hear from you on how your WUSA has impacted your first few months at WashU! If you would like to show appreciation for and thank your WUSA, please fill out the WUSA Thank You Message form by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 17. Your message might even be featured on the Student Transitions & Family Programs Instagram! 

Thanksgiving Break Information from Residential Life

For information regarding Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break, be on the lookout next week for the ResLife Reporter! As a reminder, you will have to register for Thanksgiving and/or Winter Break Housing if you intend on staying. There is no additional charge for housing over Thanksgiving Break or Winter Break.

Diwali

Come see one of the most popular productions of the year! The production includes singing and dance acts, a fashion show, and a skit, as well as a diya lighting piece – a traditional aspect of Diwali’s celebration. Fundraising from the show is donated to a philanthropic cause. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Edison Theatre Box Office. Performances are happening Friday, November 4 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM.  

First-Year Student Nights at Fall Sports

The last First-Year Student Nights at Fall Sports event is the swimming & diving meet on Friday, November 18 at 5:00 PM. Sign up and attend the meet to receive a voucher for a free meal at the concessions stand. As a reminder, if you attend 2 of the 5 events as part of this program, you will get a free WashU sweatshirt!  

Thanksgiving Break Dining Hours

Dining hall hours will be altered during Thanksgiving Break. Check out the Dining Services website for the most up-to-date information.

Frozen at The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Frozen, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, will be playing at The Fabulous Fox Theatre in early November. On Saturday, November 5, Student Transitions & Family Programs is providing tickets for first-year students to see the show for free. The show begins at 7:30 PM. Buses will leave from the Alumni House Parking Lot at 6:00 PM and will return to campus after the show. Sign up to reserve your spot! 

Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Gardens 

Join your peers in celebrating the upcoming winter season with more than one million dazzling lights and fun new experiences at the Missouri Botanical Gardens! Student Transitions & Family Programs will be taking first-year students to Garden Glow on Saturday, December 3. Buses will leave from the Alumni House Parking Lot at 7:30 PM and will return to campus no later than 10:30 PM. Sign up to reserve your spot! 

See below for helpful information from Habif Health & Wellness Center.

Medical Appointments

• A portion of appointments open up beginning at 4 p.m. (and continue throughout the night) for next-day appointments via the student health portal.
• You can schedule appointments for urgent needs (illness or injury) by calling 314-935-4959 or 314-935-6666 (option 1). You MUST leave a message including name, student ID, and a call back number you will answer.
• You can schedule appointments for non-urgent or routine needs (well visits, physicals, etc.) via the student health portal, or by calling 314-935-6677 or 314-935-6666 (option 5). You MUST leave a message including name, student ID, and a call back number you will answer.

Mental Health Referrals

• In early November, you will have a new tool, Thriving Campus, to replace the old RINTS site where you will find referrals for in-person counseling resources – not only when you are in St. Louis, but also home on break, on an internship, taking leave, etc.

Flu Shots

• You are required to have an annual flu vaccine (or documented exemption). The deadline was 10/28/22. If you have not yet received it at Habif or submitted evidence from elsewhere, you have a hold on your account. Shots remain available at area pharmacies.

TimelyCare

• You have access to TimelyCare. Licensed physicians and counselors are available 24/7. Download the app, create your profile, and complete your medical history.