WashU Rural Scholars Academy

Check-in for attendees will be located in Ursa’s Fireside, which is part of Lien House (#70 on on the campus map) between Noon – 3:00 p.m. You’ll receive a personalized lanyard, welcome bag, and a full itinerary of events.

Rural Scholars Academy 2023 – tentative schedule

Parking

If you are driving to campus, parking is available on the top floor of the Shepley Garage (#97 on the campus map). The Shepley Garage is accessible via the Big Bend and Shepley intersection.

No matter where you park, don’t forget to check in and pick up a validation ticket. You will need both the original parking ticket and validation ticket to avoid a fee when you exit the garage.

Please Note: There will be no cost to park in any yellow or visitor space after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends; however, visitors will still be required to pull a ticket. 

For more information, visit the Parking website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will travel grants be provided for participants?

Travel grants will be given to students who live approximately 150 miles or more away and will cover a roundtrip visit between your home address and WashU. Shortly after your visit, a member of our Admissions team will process your reimbursement in accordance with the IRS standard mileage rate of 65.5 cents/mile. Once the event has concluded, the reimbursement will be processed.

Where will I be staying on campus? Will I be staying with a current student?

You will be staying in a double room with another WashU Rural Scholars Academy participant in on-campus housing. You and your roommate will share a bathroom. Washington University upper division students employed by both Undergraduate Admissions and Summer Programs and Conference Services will be on-site overnight and available to assist students who need help.

What should I pack?

To help you plan for your week with us, we have compiled a short packing list to guide your packing decisions. Due to the short nature of your visit, we strongly encourage you to limit your packing to a carry-on size, if possible. The WashU Rural Scholars Academy is a fun, informative, and casual program. Remember to check the weather and pack accordingly.

You might want to bring some spending money if you plan to shop at the bookstore, Bear Necessities, etc.

Are parents/guardians able to attend?

While the WashU Rural Scholars Academy is intended for students to get to know WashU, connect with our community, and engage with their fellow attendees, families are invited back to campus for special programming on Sunday, July 22nd. This programming begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts through lunch and move-out. Each student is allowed to have up to two guests attend this last day of programming.

If a parent/guardian chooses to stay the night in St. Louis prior to or after the WashU Rural Scholars Academy, they will need to provide their own accommodations.

Who will I be interacting with during the Academy?

Along with living and interacting with other Academy participants, you will be connecting and engaging with WashU students from rural communities similar to yours, faculty, and staff. A list of some of the people you will meet is below.

What if I am no longer able to attend?

If you registered for the WashU Rural Scholars Academy and are no longer able to attend, please contact our office by Monday, June 15 to cancel your visit. The earlier you let us know, the easier it will be for us to provide this opportunity to another student. We can work with you to provide alternate opportunities to learn more about WashU and connect with our community.

To cancel your visit, or if you have any questions, please contact us at:

visit@wustl.edu

(800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time

Faculty

Lecture faculty

College advising workshops

Rural peer ambassadors