Leadership is more than a position you hold – it’s about the positive change you are a part of creating. We are dedicated to helping students develop as leaders during their time at WashU. We hope to help each student find ways to both learn about and practice leadership.


Undergraduate Representative to the Board of Trustees

The Washington University Board of Trustees recognizes the significance of having the participation of the university’s undergraduate and graduate students in the governance process in a way that student experience, views, interest, and concerns can be effectively communicated to the Board.


Undergraduate Student Affairs Advisory Board

The purpose of the Undergraduate Student Affairs Advisory Board is to provide feedback to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on critical issues impacting student life that may arise during the course of an academic year. [link to USAAB landing page]


WashU Student Union

The Student Union is WashU’s undergraduate student government which aims to create a vibrant campus community by advocating for the needs and interests of undergraduate students, developing and implementing both innovative and traditional programs, and allocating the student activity fee to unique and engaging activities, programs, and initiatives.


Peer Mentoring Programs

Student Transitions & Family Programs offers students leadership roles through its peer mentoring programs.


Lavender Leaders

A new LGBTQIA+ Leadership experience through the Spectrum Office.


Congress of the South 40

The Congress of the South 40 acts as the programming body for students living on the South 40.

Civic Engagement

Engaging with the broader community can make life on campus more meaningful and more fun.

Plan an event

Learn more about planning an event on campus.