WashU Student Affairs Halloween Costume Contest 2025

Get ready to dust off your capes, sharpen your fangs, and transform into your most creative, clever, or hilarious alter-ego! All students, faculty, and staff can join in the fun!

This is your chance to show off your creativity, win a great prize, and celebrate spooky season on campus.

Contest Details

  • Who: All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate!
  • When: Friday, October 31st, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Where: North side of the Danforth University Center (DUC)

How to Participate

  1. Wear your costume to campus on Halloween day.
  2. Go to the the north side of the DUC between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to officially register and have your photo taken.
  3. Photos will be loaded onto the website by Monday, Nov. 3 at noon.
  4. Votes must be cast by midnight on Tuesday Nov. 4.
  5. Winners will be announced by noon Wednesday, Nov. 5 on @washustudentaffairs.

Prizes

Best Individual Costume
For the most original, inventive, or handcrafted costume.
$50 gift card to the campus bookstore
Best Small Group
For a fantastic pair or squad costume (2-8 people)
$100 gift certificate to Dewey’s Pizza
Best Large Group
For the most impressive coordinated group effort of 8+ people.
$200 gift certificate to Dewey’s Pizza

All costumes must be appropriate for the WashU campus environment and not violate any university policies. Safety first!

We can’t wait to see what amazing costumes you all come up with. Let the haunting begin!