Pets
Residents are permitted to have approved Service and Assistance Animals and fish in small aquariums in their rooms. Any other animals found in the residence hall must be immediately removed. The removal and any necessary cleaning, repairs and/or pest control will be done at the expense of the resident(s) responsible who will also be subject […]
Room Condition Reporting
Your Room Condition Report (RCR) is a form that you as a student in Residential Life Managed housing complete. It describes the physical condition of your room when you move in in August and when you move out in May. This year, your room condition report will be completed online via your WashU Housing Portal. […]
Room Change Process
The Office of Residential Life allows students to request changes to their room assignment during the academic year. Requests will only be reviewed when there is available space and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In general, opportunities for room changes are very limited during the Fall semester. The Room Change Request Form opens […]
Move-Out Procedure
Use these quick links to navigate the move-out procedure. Important dates Spring check-out information All current residential students should plan to move out of their residential space at the close of the Spring Semester. Please view information for how to properly check-out of your residential space. Non-Graduating Students Graduating Students How to check-out How to […]
Move-In
Students living in Residential Life will move in on the dates below between unless you are a part of international first-year student move-in. Information for each move-in day can be found at the links below. International first-year students Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Please refer to First-Year International Student Orientation page for more information Domestic first-year students Friday, […]
Missing Student Notification Procedure
WashU is committed to ensuring the safety of the members of our University community.
Lock-outs and lost keys
Check out these detailed instructions of you find yourself locked out or without a key to your room.
Tips on how to search for an apartment remotely
For those needing to remotely search for an apartment, many landlords have adjusted operations so that potential tenants can have an effective remote search. Please review the apartment search tips below. These tips are also available on our Neighborhood C.A.R.E. website. Take time to understand your own needs. Consider what is most important to you […]
Kaleidoscope
A student-created and student-led Living Learning Community designed to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ students, and to provide a greater sense of community to Wash U’s Queer, Trans, and Gender Expansive student population.
Constellation
A Living Learning Community for members of the Taylor Scholars Community to bring together students from similar backgrounds who understand what it is like being a first generation college student and/or limited income (FGLI) at WashU.