Orientation is your chance to settle in, make connections early and learn about the many campus resources available to you as a student at WashU.
- Connect with other graduate and professional students
- Learn to navigate the WashU campuses
- Explore opportunities presented by St. Louis and its community
- Meet faculty and staff
- Understand your program’s requirements, policies and procedures
- Attend the Campus Resource Fair
Save the date: August 16, 2026
University-wide Graduate and Professional Student Orientation will take place in August.
Check back here soon for times and locations for the Welcome and Graduate Resource Fair.
Orientation schedule and agenda
View additional orientation events for your program or connect with your school for details.
- Arts & Sciences
- Brown School
- McKelvey School of Engineering
- Olin Business School
- Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences (DDBS)
- Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Public Health
International Student Orientation
As you prepare for your journey at WashU, the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) designed a crucial, two-part process to ensure a smooth, informed and compliant arrival.
Your to-do list
Complete these requirements before Graduate Orientation.
Getting to campus
Learn more about getting to WashU, whether by car, bus or Metro.