ThurtenE Carnival
Founded in 1907, ThurtenE is the oldest and largest student-run carnival in America.
Residential Community Olympics
An annual competition between Residential Colleges in a wide variety of fun events such as basketball, dodgeball, tug-of-war, and Twister.
Parent & Family Weekend
Held each year in the fall, Parent & Family Weekend is a series of events for parents, families and students. These include guest lectures by faculty, tours, a football game, trips to St. Louis attractions, and much more.
Moonlight Breakfast
Served once every reading week, students can drop by Bear’s Den or The Village for a free, late-night breakfast spread.
First Year Finale
First Year Finale is a celebration held at the end of the first year to allow students to reflect on their first-year experiences and recognize outstanding members of the university community who contributed to their first-year success.
Black Anthology
Black Anthology is the oldest, annual cultural theatre production that performs a story within the global Black diaspora.
WashU Spirit Song!
“Fight for Washington” made its debut at Bear Beginnings in the fall of 2019 .
WILD
Offered in the spring each year, this popular concert and festival features plenty of refreshments and music by a nationally recognized band. For more information, visit Social Programming Board (SPB).
Student Life Newspaper
Student Life is one of the oldest collegiate newspapers in the country, founded in 1878.