Nothing beats personal experience. So we encourage you and your family to visit our campus. Each campus visit includes a Group Information Session and a campus tour led by a current student. The rest of your visit is customized to suit your personal interests. For instance, you can sit in on classes, have an interview, attend a student organization meeting, hear a concert by an a cappella group, or work out in the Athletic Complex.
Schedule Your Visit: Call our Visit Coordinators at (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000 or schedule your campus visit using our secure online visit planner.
On-campus information sessions: Group Information Sessions for prospective students are offered twice daily Mondays through Fridays during most of the calendar year. Sessions are also available on some Saturdays. Please call for details or view the Campus Visit Schedule.
Campus tours: Student-led tours are given twice daily Mondays through Fridays during most of the calendar year. Tours are also offered on some Saturdays. Tours, which include the main campus and the residence houses, last up to 1-1/2 hours, so you need to wear comfortable shoes. Please call for details or view the Campus Visit Schedule.
Spring Preview: We offer special activities for admitted students in the spring. Information about our Spring Preview program is included with our offer of admission, sent by April 1 of your senior year.
Portfolio Reviews: Applicants to the College of Art and College of Architecture may request an individual portfolio review during their campus visit. If you are applying to the College of Art, this will individual review will fulfill the portfolio requirement for your application for admission, however, if you would like to be considered for the Conway Proetz Scholarship in Art, your portfolio must be submitted in digital format.
Transfer students: Students who have questions regarding transfer to Washington University can call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for an individual informational meeting with an admissions officer. Students should bring an unofficial college transcript to this meeting.
Visitor Parking: If you are driving to campus or renting a car during your visit, please request a complimentary Visitor Parking Pass when making your campus visit appointment. A pass is not needed for a weekend visit.
Nearby Hotels: Hotels offering a wide selection of accommodations are located within 20 minutes of campus.
Travel arrangements: Parents and students have found Gwins Corporate Travel, based in St. Louis, to be a helpful resource. Gwins is familiar with university-preferred hotels and, like other travel agencies, has access to air fares on all airlines, including special Internet-only fares. Gwins is available 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST at Monday through Friday at (314) 822-1343, (866) 549-0540, or travel@gwins.com. Service fees may apply. Of course, you may make your own travel arrangements or use your preferred travel agency.
Group Visits: We welcome group visits throughout the year. If your group would like to visit campus, please contact our Special Group Visit Coordinator directly at (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-8226.