GradGuide

The GradGuide will introduce you to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GSAS) at Washington University in St.Louis, (W.U.). It is an orientation guide for new students that includes structure, resources, facilities, and policies & procedures, to assist you in making the transition to living in St. Louis and being an active member of the W.U. community. Throughout each section of the GradGuide, there are different types of information from many different sources in the W.U. community.  Graduate students, administration, faculty and staff work together to ensure that the information is up-to-date and informative.

This guide is not all-inclusive and should be read in addition to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Bulletin, your department/division handbook, and other guides and handbooks that you will need during the course of your degree.
 
Download the GradGuide (pdf, 4.3 MB)



Table of Contents (click to navigate):

Welcome
4
How to Use the GradGuide
5
Getting Information
6
   Washington University in St. Louis: An Overview
7
   Graduate Arts & Sciences
8
   Important Contacts
9
   Calendar for Graduate Arts & Sciences
12
   Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Bulletin
12
   W.U. Facts
13
Living in St. Louis
15
   The City of St. Louis
16
   Housing Information
18
   Legal Services
19
   Finance & Budget Management
21
Getting Around
28
   Transportation
29
   Campus Safety
32
   Maps
34
Exploring University Community
35
   Campus Facilities
36
   The Arts at W.U.
41
   Assembly Series
43
   Health, Counseling & Wellness
44
   Graduate Students of Color
49
   Students with Disabilities
50
   International Students
50
   Women Students
51
   Students with Spouses, Partners & Families
51
   LGBT Students
51
Getting Involved
52
   Graduate Student Governance
54
   Graduate Student Representatives
58
   Graduate Student Associations & Groups
60
Making the Most of Academic Resources
65
   Student ID Card
66
   Registration
66
   Computing
67
   Libraries
69
   Professional Development
71
   Mentoring
77
Staying on Track
80
   Checklist for New Graduate Students
81
   Keeping on Track
81
   Additional Checklists and Helpful Hints
84
   Bibliography for Success
87
   Commencement & Celebration
88
   Alumni Information
88
Graduate Student Policies
89
   GSAS Policies and Procedures
90
   University Policies and Procedures
102
   GSS Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities
132
Index
148
Maps: Medical Campus & Hilltop
156-159
Acknowledgements
160


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