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Experience WashULaw

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Come visit the law school on our beautiful Danforth campus in St. Louis! Complete our Campus Visit Form to begin setting up your visit. Take a tour of campus, meet with an Admissions Officer and members of our law school community.

Visit WashULaw from anywhere in the world by attending one of our virtual events. Join us on your phone, tablet, or computer to speak with Admissions, the Career Center, the Clinical Program, and current students via Zoom.

We have so many new ways for you to connect with Admissions. Join our Discord server, popIN to our Zoom room and get your quick question answered, or listen to our bi-monthly podcast!

Join the WashULaw Discord server to see all of our resources for applying to law school and attend out exclusive events with staff and current students. Get your questions answered and connect with us!

popINs & Consultations

popINs: Have a quick question for a current student? Pop into our Zoom room to get your answer. Zoom link can be found in the Virtual Events section below. Consultations: Sign-up for a 10 minute Zoom consultation with admissions staff members or with a current student. You can also sign up for an Application Document Consultation and get feedback from a current WashULaw student. Times offered throughout the week!

Applying Yourself: The Law Admissions Podcast is hosted by Naomi Stuart, Director of Admissions and Anna Donovan, Communications Program Manager. They will talk through everything you need to know about navigating a successful admissions cycle and invite expert guests to join the conversation. Episodes will be out on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Virtual Events

Events, forums, and conferences help students determine their law school of choice. WashULaw Admissions will participate with you virtually this year at MINK and all LSAC Forums. We invite you to register on their respective websites.

Our Diverse Community Presents : Hear from alumni, faculty, and students every month in our new series. Prospective students can experience WashULaw’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through members of our community. Via Zoom. (30 min)

Career Talks : Listen in and ask questions as our Assistant Directors from the Career Center discuss a different topic each month. Via Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM Central. Only available during the academic year. (30 min)

Open Houses : Learn about WashULaw with Admissions, the Clinical Program, the Career Center, and a current student. Via Zoom on the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 PM Central. (45 min)

Current Student AMAs :  Chat with current WashULaw students – about life in law school, the application process, living in St Louis, and more! Via Zoom on the last Monday of each month at 4:00 PM Central (unless otherwise noted). Only available during the academic year (30 min).

Virtual Zoom popINs: Get your questions answered by a current WashULaw student! Pop into our Zoom room every Friday between 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT. Click here to join a popIN session. Via Zoom.

Recruiting Events & Forums

Events, forums, and conferences help students determine their law school of choice and give them the opportunity to meet with WashULaw staff and faculty face-to-face. View our recruiting calendar

Applying Yourself: The Law Admissions Podcast

Episodes out on the 1st and 15th of each month

You’re Going to Love Olin

Visit WashU Olin’s Campus

If you’re considering WashU Olin, you need to experience our beautiful campus yourself. Stop by to tour the campus, meet members of our close-knit community and feel the vibe of the place. Many people fall in love with Olin after they visit—and we invite you to join them. 

Want to learn more before you visit? Attend one of our admissions events .

Undergraduate Student Campus Visits

WashU offers many ways for you to get to know our campus. Check out the options for undergraduate students who want to learn more about the school.

Feel free to contact our Undergraduate Programs Office to connect with us on your visit. The BSBA office is located in Simon Hall, Suite 118. Contact us at  314-935-6315 or [email protected] .

Graduate Student Campus Visits

If you’re a graduate student who wants to see what WashU Olin is all about, just reach out to your admissions officer to arrange your visit. Maybe you want to meet a faculty member, talk to other students or program staff, get financial advice or just check out the place. Whatever you want to see and do, we love to show off the business school.

Contact our Graduate Programs Office with questions and for more information. The Grad Programs office is located on the third floor of Knight Hall. Contact us at 314-935-7301 or [email protected].

Finding Your Way On Campus

Visitor parking is available on the fourth level of Millbrook Garage or in the Danforth University Center (DUC) underground garage . Parking is free weekdays between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. and on weekends. We offer complimentary parking passes to visitors—when making arrangements to visit campus, please let us know you need parking validation. In addition, you may pay for hourly parking in visitor spaces.

For more information on parking and transportation, visit http://parking.wustl.edu/ . 

Places to Stay

The knight center.

The Charles F. Knight Executive Education and Conference Center offers overnight accommodations to visitors to WashU’s campus. In addition to newly renovated guest rooms, the Knight Center has a fitness center, business center, pub and restaurant. Please note, they often book quickly for special events.

To make a reservation, contact the  Knight Center.

Choose from a number of conveniently located hotels for your visit to WashU Olin. When you call to make reservations, please ask about special rates for Washington University visitors, transportation to and from the airport, onsite parking and amenities. Restaurants and shopping areas are also within walking distance from the hotels.

• Explore St. Louis Website The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission provides visitors with a wide selection of accommodations based on price, location and type of lodging. If looking for hotels near Washington University, please select the Midtown/Clayton search option when using the search function of the website.
• Drury Hotels Drury Hotels offers a discount for WashU visitors. For reservations, please call 1-800-DRURYINN and ask for the Washington University rate or book online with corporate ID 307236.
• Moonrise Hotel

If a boutique hotel is your style, try the Moonrise. Located in the world-famous University City Loop, it’s surrounded by restaurants, shops, music and nightlife. Ask for the Washington University rate. 

For Google or Apple maps, type Olin Business School or the Knight Center as your destination. The Knight Center and Knight Hall are near Forest Park Parkway and Throop Drive. Simon Hall is at Forsyth Blvd. and Olympian Way. Our GPS location is 38.648432;-90.311909.

By MetroLink: Take the light-rail system to the University City/Big Bend Station. After exiting the train, take the elevator or stairs to street level. Washington University's Danforth campus is on the southeast corner (Big Bend and Forest Park Parkway).

By car: Drive time from Lambert International Airport to the Washington University campus is about 30 minutes. Tell your Uber or Lyft driver the destination is the Knight Center or Knight Hall at the intersection of Forest Park Parkway and Throop Drive. For a taxi, call County Cab at 314-991-5300. Your fare should be approximately $30 each way. 

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• Danforth Campus
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Students admitted to the UW now have until June 1 to commit, a result of FAFSA delays. We anticipate that financial aid offers will be sent in late April or early May.

Plan your visit

Welcome we’re looking forward to your visit.

The University has removed the mask mandate, however, they are still strongly recommended indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

Before your visit

If you haven’t already, be sure to register for a campus tour so we know you’re coming.

Stay home if you’re sick

Watch videos outlining the admission process, weather and what to wear, hotel accommodations, eating on and around campus.

• Request disability accommodations (if needed)

Traveling to campus

• Driving directions

Campus tour

What to expect, what to bring, additional covid-19 information, more places to see while on campus.

If you haven’t already, be sure to register for a campus tour as we are unable to accommodate walk-on’s at this time.

While we can’t wait to see everyone in person, if you are sick with any illness and especially if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please do not come to campus, even if you are vaccinated. 

• Shortness of breath
• Sore throat
• Muscle aches
• Loss of taste or smell
• Nausea or vomiting

Admissions information sessions are back, however, we invite you to explore our series of short videos outlining the freshman admission and application process. Explore the admissions YouTube playlist in advance of your visit so we can answer any follow up questions you may have.

Seattle weather is typically mild. A hooded jacket or umbrella is often a good idea, depending on the time of year. Wear comfortable shoes. The campus tour covers 1.4 miles. For the most up-to-date forecast, visit weather.com .

During extreme weather conditions, visit the UW homepage to ensure the campus is open. In the event that campus is closed, all visit activities will be cancelled and guests will be notified.

• Visit Seattle
• U District places to stay

From street food to cafes and everything in between, Housing & Food Services has your next meal covered. With over 35 options for on campus dining , find something near you! Or take a short walk off campus and explore the global eats within the U District .

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By bus: More than 60 bus routes serve the University District, including many with stops right on campus.

By Link light rail: The UW light rail stop is at Husky Stadium/University of Washington, a 10-minute walk from the Husky Union Building (HUB), where campus tours and information sessions take place. The UW stop is a 45-minute ride from Sea-Tac International Airport.

By air: Sea-Tac International Airport serves Seattle and is about 30 minutes from campus by car (during heavy traffic, this may take up to an hour).

Driving directions to the Central Plaza Garage gatehouse

From interstate 5 (i-5), northbound or southbound.

Note: Do not use the express lanes.

• Take exit 169 (NE 45th St) toward 45th St.
• Take a right turn from I-5 N or a left turn from I-5 S to travel east on NE 45th St. for about half a mile.
• Turn right on 15th Ave. NE and continue for several blocks to NE 41st St.
• Central Plaza Garage is on the left (east) side of 15th Ave NE.

From the east side of Lake Washington via SR 520 (toll bridge)

• Take SR 520 westbound toward Seattle.
• Take the Montlake Blvd. NE exit, then turn right (north) onto Montlake Blvd. to cross the Montlake Bridge.
• Just past the bridge, turn left on Pacific Ave., and continue west for several blocks. You will pass the UW Medical Center and Health Sciences complex on your left.
• Turn right onto 15th Ave. NE and continue north about three blocks to NE 41st St.
• Central Plaza Garage is on the right (east) side of 15th Ave NE.

Parking on campus

If you drive, we recommend getting to campus at least 30 minutes before your scheduled visit to allow time to park and find your way to your destination. We recommend parking in the Central Plaza Garage  where you can use the PayByPhone option in lots C02, C03 or C04. The Central Plaza Garage entrance can be found on 15th Ave NE at NE 41st Street ( see map ).

Alternately, you may use the self serve parking map to find parking elsewhere on campus.

Campus tours leave from the Admissions Welcome Center, room 106 in the Husky Union Building (HUB).

During the 75-minute student-led campus tour you’ll explore 1.4 miles of upper campus covering the Liberal Arts Quadrangle, Red Square, Sylvan Grove and more.

Restroom access will be available in the Husky Union Building (HUB) before and after the tour so please plan accordingly.

For a look inside classrooms and other student services buildings, we encourage to check out our virtual tour . And, for a glimpse inside residence halls sign up for a housing tour or check out the housing virtual tour.

Many restaurants and venues in our region now require proof of vaccination – which can often be a photo of the documentation on your phone – or a negative coronavirus test result for entry. Some UW events will also follow this practice, so make sure to keep copies of your vaccination card or documentation with you.

We remain committed to providing a high-quality Husky Experience for every student, supporting the University of Washington’s vital research and service missions, and continuing to provide the outstanding medical care that keeps our community healthy.

Want to document your visit with an iconic UW photo? Here are our favorite spots:

“Harry Potter” reading room in Suzzallo Library

Cherry blossoms

In March and April, don’t miss the Yoshino cherry trees blooming all over the Quad. But don’t worry if you visit another time — there are 200 other types of cherry trees around campus that bloom after the Yoshino cherry trees. Follow their progress on Twitter .

University Book Store

The University Book Store is located at 4326 University Way NE, also referred to as The Ave.

Request disability accommodations

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations for a campus tour, please email [email protected]  at least 10 days in advance of your visit.

In St. Louis, For St. Louis

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At WashU, “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” is an institution-wide commitment that draws upon our strength as an economic anchor, our role as a global talent magnet and the power of our mission of research, education and patient care to create real, lasting impact and opportunity in St. Louis and beyond.  

Our commitment

Contribute to a more vibrant and equitable region.

WashU supports local neighborhoods, businesses and organizations that enhance St. Louis’s excellence.

Attract and retain exceptional talent in St. Louis

We are building a culture where faculty, staff and students are personally invested in the health and well-being of our region.

Enrich the quality of life in our region and beyond

WashU’s research, education and patient care improve quality of life throughout our region and can be scaled globally.

We are proud of our globally recognized research, and proud to be in St. Louis. WashU is committed to partnering in our community to help make it vibrant and equitable for all who call it home.

Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities

The Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities (PECaD) at Siteman Cancer Center focuses on strengthening capacity to reduce cancer disparities by working with community organizations, cancer survivors, clinicians, researchers and advocates to enhance education and awareness about cancer risk, prevention, community resources and care centers.  

Our regional impact

for community organizations and neighborhoods

for local students through WashU Pledge in FY23

local schools working with WashU’s Institute for School Partnership

spent on purchases from local businesses

in uncompensated medical care for St. Louisans

total WashU employees

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Community events

Upcoming events, solar eclipse viewing on danforth campus, william h. danforth st. louis confluence symposium & award ceremony, asia in st. louis: stories of community building and resilience.

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Latest news

It’s time to introduce the world to the st. louis they’ve never met, wash u, bjc expand employee housing program in effort to revitalize neighborhoods , newly opened jeffrey t. fort neuroscience research building dedicated .

“It’s time to double down on our role and impact in St. Louis. As an institution founded with the very intent to provide increased educational access at the local level, we are Washington University because of St. Louis. We’re proud to be Washington University in St. Louis. And, I’m calling us to be Washington University for St. Louis.” Chancellor Andrew D. Martin

Campus Tours

While on our campus, take a journey through Berkeley history as you cross Sproul Plaza. Relax in the shade along Strawberry Creek. Get a big picture view of the Bay Area from the Campanile. Feel the world-changing energy of over 35,000 students from around the world.

We offer a variety of tours to help you explore the Berkeley campus, from family tours to large groups to self-guided options. We offer Spanish and Mandarin language tours on request with 14 days notice. Choose a link to the left for more information.

If you would like to attend an admissions presentation in addition to a campus tour, please note that separate reservations are required. Visit the  admissions office reservation system  to book an admissions presentation.

Please note that we own one wheelchair which is on a first-come first-served basis. It can only be used during the tour.

We are unable to store luggage for our guests. We apologize for this inconvenience.