A&S Grad Student Guidebook

Your comprehensive guide to exploring resources and thriving as a graduate student at WashU.

Academic and Professional Integrity Policy – Masters

Office of Graduate Studies academic and professional integrity policy

Academic Calendars

Apartment Referral Service

find an apartment referral through WashU

A&S Graduate Student Association (GSA)

In here, you will find more information about the Graduate Student Association

Assembly Lecture Series

Washington University’s signature lecture series

Athletics

go bears!

Bear Bucks

use your WU ID card to make purchases on and off campus

Big Interview

an online tool for improving your interview skills through lessons and mock-interviews

Campus Maps

accessibility, circulator route, places of interest & safety

Campus Stores

one stop shop online or on campus for textbooks, apparel, gifts, supplies & technology

Career Advising

schedule an appointment for career coaching or mock interviews with WashU’s career advisors at the Center for Career Engagement

Center for Career Engagement

CCE’s resource page for graduate students and postdocs, including resources for non-academic career searches and academic career searches

CTL Professional Development in Teaching Program

formalized training in pedagogy for graduate students and postdocs from across all disciplines, designed to be a starting point for a career that includes teaching, presented by the Center for Teaching and Learning

CTL Resources for the Academic Job Market

access the Center for Teaching and Learning’s resources for developing a teaching philosophy statement or teaching portfolio and/or schedule a consultation

Danforth University Center

space for all who participate in the life of the university

Dining Services

explore where to eat on campus, events, meal plans & more

Email & Calendaring

powered by Office 365, provides access to Office applications, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote

English Language Program (ELP) Courses

learn more about ELP courses

Gephardt Institute for Civic & Community Engagement

foster a thriving culture of civic engagement throughout Washington University

Gradlife Calendar

a full list of Graduate Center events

Graduate Student Groups

information about WashU graduate student groups

Graduate Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees

apply to be a representative to the Board of Trustees

Hooding & Recognition Ceremony Information

find more information about participating in the Art and Sciences Hooding and Recognition Ceremony. 

Quadrangle Housing

university owned properties in neighborhoods surrounding the WashU campus

Intent to Graduate

InterSECT job simulations

an online platform using job simulations to offer insight into the real-life duties of various career paths

LGBTQIA+ Resources

involvement opportu­nities and campus resources targeted to the needs of LGBT students, faculty and staff

Mental Health Services

comprehensive therapeutic services, outreach and prevention programs

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)

offers resources and webinars to support research productivity, academic mentoring, and career development. All WashU graduate students, postdocs, and faculty can enroll in a free membership through WashU’s institutional membership

Office of the Ombuds

impartial, informal, and independent conflict resolution and problem-solving assistance

OGS Mentoring Agreement

Natural Sciences and Social Sciences

Pivot 314 Fellowship

WashU’s year-long fellows program for mid-career PhD students to explore possible career pathways through engagement with the St. Louis entrepreneurial community, presented by The Graduate Center and the Skandalaris Center

Post Office

a full service U.S. Post Office is located on the Danforth Campus

Provost Office

chief academic officer of Washington University in St. Louis, responsible for teaching, learning, scholarship, and research across the Danforth campus

Recreation

recreational facilities and programming on the Danforth Campus

Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center

fosters campus community that is safe, resilient, engaged and accountable

Student Health Insurance

information about the student health insurance plan

Student ID

providing students with access to buildings and labs, residence, athletic complex, shuttle system & more

The Graduate Center

meet, connect, and engage with other graduate and professional students

Title IX

ensuring that our students are supported, treated fairly and respectfully

Transportation

information about campus & St. Louis metro transportation

Veterans in Graduate Studies

information for our student veterans and the military community

Visitor Information

maps and directions to guide your trip to campus

WashU CNX

WashU’s official online community for networking and mentorship

WashU Police

ensuring safe spaces to live, learn, and work

WashU Tech Den

student technology support, including hardware/system, network connectivity and application support

Writing Center & Speaking Studio

one-on-one tutoring to all WUSTL undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff for any writing or public speaking project

WUSTL Speaks

WashU Toastmasters club

WUSTLkey

a self service application for you to create and manage your University login ID