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PhD Program
- Questions about coursework and program requirements:
- Student grievances and support (e.g. issues with PIs and classmates, potential financial assistance, emotional support, general guidance and advice, etc.):
- Questions about payroll and stipend (e.g. if you feel like you’re being over or underpaid):
Parking and Transportation
- WashU Campus Shuttle System:
- Metro U-Pass (ride the metro and buses in the St. Louis area for free):
- Schedule a consultation with the office to discuss how to best commute without a car:
- Transit to grocery stores:
- South Campus shuttle stops at Schnucks on Clayton
- Delmar Loop shuttle to United Provisions on Delmar
- WashU Rides:
International Students
- Office for International Students and Scholars
- Danforth Campus: Alumni House, 6510 Wallace Drive
- Medical Campus: Mid-Campus Center, Suite 2043
- Email: oiss@wustl.edu
- Resources offered: filing U.S. taxes, advising (questions about visa requirements/restrictions, employment, etc.), various workshops (e.g. finding employment after graduation, life in the US, etc.), social and cultural events
Mental and Physical Health
- Student Health Insurance Plan
- Habif Health and Wellness Center
- TimelyCare:
- CampusWell:
- Free reusable period products
- Zenker Wellness Suite
- Free safe sex supplies, emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, snacks, etc
- M-F 9am-5pm in Room 303 of Sumers Rec Center
- Health and Wellness Digital Library
- Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP)
- Sumers Recreation Center
- All doctoral students have a rec center membership
- WashU Cares
- Supportive case management that connects students to resources (can be mental, medical, academic, or financial): https://students.wustl.edu/washu-cares/
- Care Report
- Students can fill out a Care Report if they are concerned about a friend or classmate and feel they need support
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Office of First Generation Scholars
- Campus Accessibility Map
- Disability Resources
- LGBTQIA+ Resources
- Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI):
- Bias Support and Report System:
- Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance
- Office for Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL)
- Reflection, prayer, and meditation spaces
- Graham Memorial Chapel: M-F 9am-4pm
- Danforth University Center Suite 150 (prayer rugs, seating available)
- Office of Military and Veteran Services: https://veterans.wustl.edu/
Resources for Graduate Students
- Emergency Contact (on campus): WUPD at 314-935-5555
- The Graduate Center (TGC: https://gradcenter.wustl.edu/)
- Olin Women’s Building Suite 005 (lower level)
- Free coffee and tea; lactation room; reserve meeting/conference rooms
- Office of the Ombuds
- Dissertation Support
- Quadrangle Off-campus housing
- Childcare
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- Grant Writing Support:
- Tech Den
- Engineering Research Toolkit: https://sites.wustl.edu/engineeringresearchtoolkit/studentspostdocs/
- Free Professional Clothing
- Students may shop for two outfits with accessories twice a semester
Financial Resources
- Student Success Fund
- Graduate Center Funding Database
- WashU Cares
- Supportive case management that connects students to resources (can be mental, medical, academic, or financial): https://students.wustl.edu/washu-cares/
- Graduate and Professional Student Emergency Fund
- Apply for reimbursement of emergency expenses up to $1000