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 the fall 2019 Bear Beginnings.
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.
Residential Life Tour (South 40)
Have you ever wondered how residential communities look on the inside? Please join us for an exclusive tour of some First- and Second-year buildings. On this tour, you will see student spaces and the many amenities offered when living in residential life housing.