Largest-ever freshman class moves in, ready to tackle tough issues
Some 1,740 students from across America and the globe moved into the South 40 area of Washington University’s campus last week. New students say they are eager both to help St. Louis face its challenges and to explore all it has to offer.
Media Advisory: Washington University first-year students move in Thursday
Washington University’s main move-in day in the South 40 residence halls for new students is Thursday, Aug. 22. Some 1,600 new students (freshmen, transfer and exchange) are arriving for the 2013-14 academic year that begins Aug. 27. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will lead university staff members and upperclass student volunteers in a 7:30 a.m. pep rally as they prepare to welcome the new students and assist with move in throughout the day.
Class of 2014 settles into life on Danforth Campus
Approximately 1,600 members of the Class of 2014 arrived on campus this past August. Nearly all the freshmen graduated in the top 5 percent or 10 percent of their high school class, and more than 60 percent traveled at least 500 miles from their hometowns to WUSTL. “We were impressed with their talents and abilities, as they stood out among the finest students in their high schools around the world,” says Julie Shimabukuro, director of admissions.