Freshman Checklist

Things to Do

  • Sign up for a Pre-Orientation Program
  • Register for classes
  • Send in your picture to Student Records for your Student ID
  • Sign up for FSAP or ArtSci Summer Weekends
  • Confirm your housing
  • Contact your roommate and discuss who’s bringing what
  • Sign up for a meal plan
  • Be prepared, know "Where to Go" and be sure WU can contact you during an emergency: WUSTL-ENS
  • Join the Wash U Class of 2013 Facebook group
  • Check Facebook for your Res College Floor group (e.g. Koenig 2)
  • Decide on cell phone service
  • Purchase a laptop or desktop computer
  • Become familiar with your email account.
  • Become familiar with WebStac
  • Take the Alcohol online course
  • Shop for your residence hall room and for school supplies? Or have you decided to save the shopping for once you arrive in St. Louis?
  • Ship your belongings to Wash U
  • Confirm that your AP and Transfer credits were accepted.
  • Take any necessary Placement Exams.
  • Complete and return all required health forms.
  • Apply for your U-Pass through Parking & Transportation Services.
  • Check out the WeCar program and become a member!
  • Read the assigned book for the Freshman Reading Program
  • Make your travel plans to get to campus. Print out Driving Directions.
  • Contact the Orientation staff with any questions you may have? E-mail us at newbears.wustl.edu any time!
  • GET EXCITED!
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