Wi-Fi
Access to the internet at Wash U will be via eduroam network. Please connect your devices to eduroam at your home institution ASAP. Additional information and institutions that are part of the eduroam network are available at https://monitor.eduroam.org/map_service_loc.php.
Explore St. Louis
Whether visiting for business or pleasure the Explore St. Louis website is your guide to the best restaurants, hotels, attractions, entertainment, and nightlife the Gateway City has to offer. Start exploring today to plan the St. Louis experience that is perfect for you.
Restaurants
St. Louis is well known for its BBQ. It also offers an eclectic mix of dining experiences throughout its many neighborhoods including Clayton, University City, the Central West End, South Grand, Soulard, and the Hill. Food lovers can sample local delicacies including toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake, pizza from Imo’s, frozen custard at Ted Drewes, and beer at the Anheuser-Busch brewery tour or one of the many local microbreweries. When you receive good service at a restaurant, it is customary to tip the server 15% to 20% of the (pre-tax) bill.
Emergency Services and Important Phone Numbers
9-1-1 is the emergency service number in the United States. The emergency contact number while on the Washington University campus is (314) 935-5555.
Transportation in St. Louis
The MetroLink system provides transportation to and from Washington University (University City-Big Bend station).
Uber/Lyft service is good. Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center
Forest Park Parkway & Throop Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130 is the address for the conference venue.
Parking at Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus
For general visitor information, including transportation and parking options, click here.
Visitor Parking information can be found here.
Millbrook Garage (96, E2) is the closest to the Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center. Another option is Snow Way Garage (98, C3); visitor parking is on the top level of Snow Way Garage.
Smoking Policy
Smoking: All Wash U campuses are entirely smoke and tobacco-free. Under the policy, smoking and the use of all other tobacco products is prohibited on the entire campus. Smoking also is prohibited inside vehicles parked in campus parking lots. This policy applies to all university community members, including visitors. For additional information click here. There is no statewide ban on smoking in the state of Missouri. Several Missouri cities, including St. Louis and Clayton, have strict smoke-free laws with few exceptions.
Travel Reimbursement (by invite only)
For travel reimbursement for this visit, complete the correct form (links below) and return it to Jessica Cain before your visit (links to forms below). Reimbursement of all qualified expenses must be received within 60 days after completion of the visit.
- US Citizens/US Permanent Residents/Resident aliens (Green cards): Fill out the direct deposit and W-9 forms.
- All others:
- Fill out the Foreign Individual Information Request and Wire transfer cannot be to US Banks – including W-8BEN that MUST be completed.
- If you use a US Bank, please fill out the direct deposit form.
- Fill out the Foreign Individual Information Request and Wire transfer cannot be to US Banks – including W-8BEN that MUST be completed.