In addition to many opportunities you'll have to connect with your new classmates and upper-class students during Orientation, you'll also have chances to interact with faculty members. The Freshman Reading Program, held Monday night, during orientation is one such opportunity. Faculty members from all academic disciplines volunteer to discuss the common reading that all freshmen are expected to complete before their arrival to campus in August. Consider the Freshman Reading Program an introduction to academic life at Washington University. It's your chance not only to meet new people but also to talk with members of the faculty and administration as well as fellow students, in a meaningful discussion that's not part of a class and therefore doesn't have the pressure of grades looming in the background. It is also a chance to realize that a true education involves informal discussions as well as classroom lectures. Make sure to check back soon for more information on the author and readings selected.
The Washington University Freshman Reading Program Aims