Get familiar with Washington University in St. Louis by checking out the various orientation programs available to you. This section includes information about Fall Pre-Orientation Programs, Bear Beginnings and Winter Welcome.
Fall Pre-Orientation Programs
Pre-Orientation programs are a great start to your WUSTL experience. It is your opportunity to work closely with a campus organization or University department, gain valuable leadership skills, get a jump start on getting involved on campus, and meet other students with similar interests.
Learn more about Fall Pre-Orientation Programs
Fall International Students: The Explore Program
New International Students should plan to attend the Explore program sponsored by the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS).
Learn more about Explore on the OISS website.
Bear Beginnings: Fall Orientation
Bear Beginnings is a five-day orientation program that assists new students with their academic, personal, social and cultural transition into the Washington University and St. Louis community.
Learn more about Bear Beginnings: Fall Orientation
Winter Welcome: Spring Orientation
Winter Welcome is a four-day orientation program that assists new students with their academic, personal, social and cultural transition into the Washington University and St. Louis community. 
Learn more about Winter Welcome: Spring Orientation
Important Dates

Spring 2013

 

January 10 - January 13
Winter Welcome for new students

Monday, January 14
First Day of Classes

Monday, January 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

March 10 - March 16
Spring Break

Tuesday, April 23
Freshman Finale

May 2 - May 8
Final Exams
 
Friday, May 17
Commencement

 

Fall 2013

 

Sunday, August 18
Pre-Orientation Move-In Day

Thursday, August 22
New Student Move-In Day
Bear Beginning Begins
7:30p.m.: Convocation

Tuesday, August 27
First Day of Classes

Monday, September 2
Labor Day - No Classes

Friday, October 18
Fall Break - No Classes

October 25 - October 27
Parent & Family Weekend

November 27 - December 1
Thanksgiving Break

December 12 - December 18
Final Exams