Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Washington University in St. Louis has the Hillel Leadership Council. In fact, more students participate in the Hillel Leadership Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Washington University in St. Louis include Gateway to the Great Outdoors, WU Beekeepers, Biomedical Engineering Society and Chinese Student Association.

Washington University in St. Louis students' favorite campus events are Thurtene Carnival, WILD (concert festival) and Black Anthology and Diwali.

Washington University in St. Louis Housing

This table offers information on housing at Washington University in St. Louis.

Washington University in St. Louis offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Washington University in St. Louis students live on campus. In 2023, 70% of undergrads at Washington University in St. Louis lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 30% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Washington University in St. Louis. There are 5,200 spots available in on-campus housing for all 8,141 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 4,722 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 95% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Washington University in St. Louis offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Washington University in St. Louis Athletics

At Washington University in St. Louis there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Washington University in St. Louis:

Is Washington University in St. Louis Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Washington University in St. Louis is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The WashU campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

WashU offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, WashU has Noonlight safety app for reporting emergencies.

Plan a Visit to Washington University in St. Louis

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