Fall 2023
Arts & Sciences, McKelvey Engineering, Olin Business School, Sam Fox School and University College
Friday, August 18 – Saturday, August 19 | Move-In Day for First-Year Students (date and time assigned in July) |
Saturday, August 19 – Sunday, August 27 | Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome |
Sunday, August 20 | Parent & Family Orientation |
Monday, August 28 | First day of classes |
Monday, September 4 | Labor Day (no classes) |
Saturday, October 7 – Tuesday, October 10 | Fall Break (no classes) |
Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29 | Parent & Family Weekend |
Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26 | Thanksgiving break (no classes) |
Friday, December 8 | Last day of fall semester classes |
Monday, December 11-Wednesday, December 20 | Final exams for fall semester |
Spring 2024
Arts & Sciences, McKelvey Engineering, Olin Business School, Sam Fox School and University College
Monday, January 15 | Martin Luther King Day (no classes) |
Tuesday, January 16 | First day of classes |
Sunday, March 10 – Saturday, March 16 | Spring Break |
Friday, April 26 | Last day of spring semester classes |
Monday, April 29 – Wednesday, May 8 | Final exams for spring semester |
Monday, May 13 | Commencement – Class of 2024 |
Upcoming
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Parent & Family Weekend Dates
2024 | November 1, 2024 to November 3, 2024 |
2025 | September 26, 2025 to September 28, 2025 |
WashU Bears Athletics
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