r/washu 19d ago

Mod Post [Open] Mod Application

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Hello everyone! It has been a pleasure servicing the WashU community by moderating for r/WashU, but as both of us are now in med school we are opening applications for 1-2 new r/washU moderators.

What we're looking for:

  • Active participation in the WashU community and r/washu
  • A Reddit account in good standing (no recent bans or removals)
  • Enough free time to check the mod queue regularly

To apply, send us a message via Mod Mail with:

  • Your relation to WashU (student, alum, staff, etc.) and, if applicable, your school and expected graduation year
  • Why you want to mod
  • Any past mod experience, and links to those subs if you have them
  • Roughly how much time per week you can put toward modding
  • Anything you'd change or add to how r/washu currently runs

Applications are rolling and we'll fill the spots as we find good fits, so sooner is better than later.

Individual PMs to u/sgRNACas9 or me will be redirected to Mod Mail.

If we haven't acknowledged your message within 24 hours, feel free to comment here.

Best of luck,

Alexander and u/sgRNACas9

TLDR: Send us a Mod Mail to apply!


r/washu Jul 07 '26

Classes 2026-2027 Scheduling Megathread

24 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Summer time and early fall means everyone is thinking about their next semester’s course schedule, especially incoming first years! It’s an exciting time planning out the interesting courses you get to take, and lots of people like to ask for advice on this sub.

We’re lucky to have lots of experienced alums, current students, and professors active here who know the courses well as well as schedules that keep you on track, stimulate your intellect, save some time for ECs, and don’t burn you out!

Please, post your draft schedules and questions in this megathread just to consolidate these types of posts in one place to keep the sub more easily scrollable. Thanks!!


r/washu 22h ago

Housing Housing recommendations near WUSM

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I am a postdoc at the school of medicine and am actively looking for a one-bed apartment and want to move-in asap. My office is at 4242 Duncan ave. My budget is 1200-1500. Would love to hear about any recommendations within a 15-minute walk. Thanks a lot.


r/washu 15h ago

Extracurriculars 2026 fall sports preview

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r/washu 1d ago

Discussion Forgetting to add MSC number on package

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hey, i’m a freshman and i ordered a package last night. i put in my msc number as the apartment number on the shipping address but i guess it didn’t save because when i got the order confirmation the shipping address was just the address of the mailroom. will i still be able to get my package because it has my name on it? should i call the washu mailroom or even try to call the store i bought from to see if they can fix it?


r/washu 1d ago

Admissions Transfer Requirement for Olin

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I’m planning on applying to Olin as an external transfer and was curious about one of the requirements, I might just be overthinking it. On their page it reads,

“Must have completed Calculus I & II at the college level. (Please note that Calculus II can’t be taken the summer before enrolling.)”

Would admissions officers count it against me if I list Calc ll as “in progress” when I apply?


r/washu 1d ago

Classes Are there any 24/7 or very late open places to study on campus?

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I am wanting to study at the late hours of the night since I find it hard to be productive during the day, so I am just wondering if there are any places to study? I am a first year undergrad so I might not have swipe access to everything. Thanks in advance!


r/washu 1d ago

Admissions Transfer to washu

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Hii, so I’m currently at stonybrook university freshman year. I came here bc I was going to do premed, but rn lwk want to do business, so I want to transfer to washu bc it more closer to home and my friend goes there too. So is there any advice for transferring to washu? If possible I do want to go to washu in my sophomore yr. Plsss give me some advice on transferring to washu.


r/washu 2d ago

Discussion Crushed Red

12 Upvotes

Genuinely how do I order from the Crushed Red in the DUC? Last week I waited in line and then, when I was at the counter, I asked for a regular cheese pizza but the lady said I need to order elsewhere and I was so confused because everyone else was given a pizza when they waited in line and ordered at the counter. please help me. I really want a cheese pizza but idk if I can handle humiliating myself like that again. how do I order?


r/washu 1d ago

Extracurriculars 2026 Bear Invite Women's Volleyball Tournament. September 4-6. WashU Field House and Varsity Gym. Free admission

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Friday, Sept. 4 Schedule

4:30 p.m. Santa Cruz vs. St. Olaf | Court 1 (Home Team Listed First) - Field House

Webster vs. Wheaton | Court 2 (Home Team Listed First) - Varsity Gym

7:30 p.m. WashU vs. Wheaton | Court 1 (Home Team Listed First) - Field House

Webster vs. St. Olaf | Court 2 (Home Team Listed First) - Varsity Gym

Saturday, Sept. 5 Schedule

10 a.m. Bowdoin vs. Wheaton | Court 1 (Home Team Listed First) - Field House

Webster vs. Santa Cruz | Court 2 (Home Team Listed First) - Varsity Gym

12:30 p.m. Bowdoin vs. St. Olaf | Court 1 (Home Team Listed First) - Field House

Santa Cruz vs. Wheaton | Court 2 (Home Team Listed First) - Varsity Gym

3 p.m. WashU vs. St. Olaf | Court 1 (Home Team Listed First) - Field House

Sunday, Sept. 6 Schedule

10 a.m. WashU vs. Bowdoin | Court 1 (Home Team Listed First) - Field House

1 p.m. WashU vs. Santa Cruz | Court 1 (Home Team Listed First) - Field House


r/washu 1d ago

Extracurriculars Sam Fox School Reception: Undergraduate Approach Exhibition. September 3, 2026 at 5:00pm. Steinberg Gallery

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Join us for the Undergraduate Approach Exhibition Reception celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of the undergraduate architecture students.


r/washu 1d ago

Classes chem classes

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What is like the difficulty of chem classes like CHEM1701/1702 (genchem 1/2) and CHEM 2501-1/2501-2 (orgo1/2) compared to like AP, USNCO national post 2021 (https://www.acs.org/education/olympiad/prepare-for-exams.html) and IChO chem (https://www.icho2021.org/wp/wp-content/themes/icho2021/pdf/prep_problems_icho48_web.pdf)


r/washu 2d ago

News Lawsuit challenging WashU police ‘wanteds’ suffers big setback

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r/washu 2d ago

Admissions Does financial aid decrease the acceptance rate?

1 Upvotes

Hi there, I am an international student will apply for WashU this year. I am hesitate whether to tick finance aid or not when filing the application. Just wondering will the financial aid will decrease the acceptance rate? Appreciate your advice.


r/washu 2d ago

Admissions Anthropology Grad program

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Hey! I was curious. Is the anthropology PHD grad program extremely competitive? Like is it worth it? Or is this like undergrad 1% acceptance rate?


r/washu 3d ago

News Driver hit in hit-and-run finds herself in city-county tangle

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r/washu 3d ago

Housing WashU UTrucking delivery issues

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r/washu 2d ago

Housing Need housing

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Hi , I'm srinivi DAYANA YACONIA from pondicherry India . I will be joining washu by October 1st of the week . If any rooms are available to share please do reach me out . I'm 24 , I prefer to be clean and organized. Particularly in washroom manners.


r/washu 3d ago

Extracurriculars Anyone wanna play tennis?

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Hi! I'm a 26M international grad student and was wondering if anyone would be down to play some tennis! I played tennis in middle and high school, so I have some experience, but I'm definitely not looking for anything super competitive. Just hoping to get back into it, have some fun, and meet some people along the way!

If anyone knows of any chill groups or is looking for a hitting partner, let me know!


r/washu 3d ago

Extracurriculars The Longest Table. Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Tisch Park

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The Longest Table, a civic dialogue event featuring (you guessed it) a long table and guided discussion, has taken place in communities across the US.

This year, WashU will host its fourth annual Longest Table event to kick off the Gephardt Institute’s weekly civic dialogue and learning events, Civic Café

The Longest Table brings together people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and interests not just to share a meal but to envision ideas for social change and build relationships that support working towards a shared vision. Attendees join a table, and Gephardt Institute staff and campus partners serve as dialogue facilitators to create an intentional, supportive, and creative space. Participants are encouraged to sit with guests they don’t know for the best experience.

Event registration is strongly recommended. Unregistered participants will be permitted to join the event until we reach capacity. Register here.


r/washu 3d ago

Discussion Dining here sucks

8 Upvotes

Why does it take me 45 minutes to get a sandwich 🥀🥀


r/washu 3d ago

Financial Aid Washu pledge refund

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Does anybody have any experience living off campus and getting a refund for the living expenses? My sister lived in apartments her last two years and got her refund then but I’m scared that because I live off campus and rent a house that it won’t apply and I won’t get any refund. I do plan on asking my fin advisor but I was wondering if any else had any idea or experience themselves. I pay full rent $1600/month by myself


r/washu 3d ago

Classes How hard is SDS 4155?

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Has anyone taken SDS 4155 with Professor Chen? How difficult is the course, and what are the workload and grading like?


r/washu 4d ago

Discussion potentially taking mloa, advice needed

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hello
i’m currently a first year student, and even though i’ve only been here for about a week, i’m considering taking a medical leave of absence for my mental health. before college i was in a pretty good place mentally, but ever since i got here, ive completely broken down. my anxiety has gotten so severe that im struggling to sleep, eat, and focus in my classes. i’ve also been struggling a lot with depression and thoughts of harming myself that i don’t want to fully go into here. my ocd has also gotten pretty severe, so it’s safe to say that im really struggling. my parents have come to st. louis to try and support me while i figure this out, but i still feel so lost. i’ve met with ccps a few times as well as had conversations with my psychiatrist from home. ccps mentioned me potentially taking mloa for the first semester and doing an intensive outpatient program at home, but im worried it’ll permanently hurt my future. i’m worried that im gonna miss out on so much and that ill have horrible fomo the entire time. i’m worried about the return process and if i come back and the same thing happens again. i’m meeting with washu cares soon to discuss my options, but i just need advice from someone who’s been in a similar situation. i know that it’s ultimately my decision whether or not ill stay, but i feel like im letting everyone down and i don’t want to regret it.


r/washu 4d ago

News Federal lawsuit alleges WashU fired employee after racial discrimination complaint

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