Procedure

Winter Break is Thursday, December 18 to Thursday, January 9. Students wishing to remain in their rooms for any period over Winter Break must notify Residential Life of their intent via the WashU Housing Portal. This option is only available to students who are currently in Residential Life housing for fall semester and will be […]

WashU Residential Life provides students with an opportunity to remain in Residential Life housing beyond their checkout date, but for specific reasons. Late stay requests will only be approved for the following reasons: Late stay requests will not be approved for the following reasons: Important: Please note, if a request is not submitted and it is found […]

Under the WashU Policy on Weapons, Explosives or Fireworks, the possession, storage, or use of firearms, pellet/bb/guns, knives, ammunition, or other dangerous weapons is prohibited on all University property, except as specified in the policy. Employees, students and visitors are strictly prohibited from carrying an storing weapons on University property and may not store weapons […]

Destruction, defacement, or damage of any public space or property (bathrooms, lounges, hallways, etc.) is prohibited. Resident(s) responsible for such damage will be fined appropriate costs for repair, replacement, and labor. Public area damages not blamed on a specific individual may be charged to residents of a floor, building, or unit if a cause can […]

The Office of Residential Life places a very high level of importance on maintaining the security of our residence halls. In furtherance of that commitment, students are prohibited from tampering with any of the safety or security features in the halls including, but not limited to, room windows –toppers and screens, closed-circuit television equipment, and […]

Solicitation of any kind in the residential community is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to door-to-door sales, flyers, or product parties. Residents of university residence facilities are not permitted to sublease, rent, or share their residence with any individual(s) that are not on the residential housing agreement/lease as assigned by residential life. This […]

WashU strictly prohibits all smoking and other uses of tobacco products within all University buildings and on University property, at all times. This policy applies to everyone on campus, including students, faculty, staff, patients, contractors and visitors. For more information about this policy, please visit the WashU HR website.

The University retains its right to search your room to enforce University policy, address health or safety concerns, and/or for other institutional purposes.

The Office of Residential Life is dedicated to creating a respectful learning community, free from any form of sexual assault or harassment. Sexual assault affects all members of the University community, and we must be responsible for one another. Campus resources for sexual assault prevention and survivor support are available to all members of the […]

Blue light phones Blue light phones are emergency phones located throughout the campus and are identified by the blue light. Phone activation automatically connects you with University Police who are able to track your location and then send assistance. Earthquake In case of an earthquake, remain calm and stay where you are; most injuries occur […]