Safety and Security
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 […]
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 End of Spring check-out information On Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m. (noon), all residence Halls and Apartments close for students not returning in the Spring. Please make sure that you follow the steps on this checklist before departing Non-Graduating Students Graduating Students 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 Thursday, August 13, 2026 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.