Being a Joint Student
As a result of joint enrollement at both universities, you are entitled to use of services and facilities at both campuses. Below are links for frequently asked questions and services at Washington University.
Washington University Academic Calendar
Athletic Complex at Washington University
Bookstore at Washington University
Campus Police at Washington University
Center for Engineering Computing at Washington University
Disability Resource Center at Washington University
Dropping a Course (UM-St. Louis Procedures)
Food Service Locations at Washington University
ID Cards for Washington University
Inclement Weather - School Cancellations
Mailboxes at Washington University
Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science
August
27 Wednesday - First day of classes for fall semester
September
1 Monday Labor Day - University is closed, no classes
October
17 Friday - Fall break, no classes
November
26 Wednesday - First day of Thanksgiving break
30 Sunday - Last day of Thanksgiving break
December
12 Friday - First day of final exams
18 Thursday - Last day of final exams
January
12 Monday First day of classes for spring semester
18 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday -University is closed, no classes
March
9 Monday - First day of spring break
15 Sunday - Last day of spring break
April
30 Thursday - First day of final exams
May
6 Wednesday - Last day of final exams
16 Friday - Commencement
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Athletic Complex at Washington
University
Part-time students in the Joint Program may use the facilities at the
Washington University Athletic Complex for $66 for the calendar year (July
1 - June 30), $33 for half the year (January 1 - June 30), and $30 for
the summer (June 1 - August 20). There is an additional charge for use
of the McWilliams Fitness Center. You must show your Washington University
ID card. Please call 935-5220, if you have questions. Top
Bank at Washington University
One of the branches of Bank of America is located on the third floor of
the Mallinckrodt Center. An ATM machine is located by the east door of
the Mallinckrodt Center. For additional information, you may call 466-0525. Top
Bookstore at Washington
University
The Campus Bookstore is located on the main level of the Mallinckrodt
Center. You may purchase books, magazines, school supplies and snacks
there. Course books are located on the lower level of the bookstore. (See
the course numbering list below to check the Wash. U. number that relates
to your course.) You can order your textbooks or other course materials
online via the Campus Bookstore Text-book Ordering System at www.wustl.bkstr.com. Top
If you are attending school on a scholarship which provides books for you, you should buy your books and retain your receipt for reimbursement from the Financial Aid Office at UM-St. Louis. Top
Campus Police at Washington
University
Campus Police officers are available 24 hours a day to respond to any
call involving an emergency or need for police assistance. You may reach
them by dialing 935-5555. Blue Light Emergency Telephones are located
in 54 convenient locations around campus. These phones are easily seen
at night by the blue light atop the pole. You will instantly speak to
the police dispatcher. The dispatcher will immediately know your location
and send help. The phones should be used only to report emergency situations. Top
Center for Engineering Computing
at Washington University
You will want to apply for a computing account with the Center for Engineering
Computing (CEC) located in Sever 214. CEC labs are usually open 24 hours
a day during the fall and spring semesters. The CEC Help Center phone
number is 935-5097.
You will also receive an e-mail account through the CEC Office. It is very important to let the UM-St. Louis engineering office know your e-mail address. Top
Disability Resource Center
at Washington University
The University makes every effort to ensure that all of our students can
take full advantage of all programs, activities and opportunities that
Washington University offers. The Disability Resource Center does this,
in part, by arranging specific accommodations for students. To receive
support, students with disabilities need to provide documentation of their
disability. We have specific criteria for documentation.
If you are a new student, whether undergraduate, transfer, or graduate, contact us as soon as possible. We will gladly talk with you about our policies and procedures and how you can take advantage of our resources. As a new student, we ask that you contact us. If you do not contact the Disability Resource Center, we will not know that we may need to provide accommodations for you.
The Disability Resource Center web site is www.rescomp.wustl.edu/~drc
and the phone
number is 935-4062 (VOICE/TTY). Top
Dropping a Course (UM-St. Louis Procedures)
- For the first four weeks of the semester, the student can drop a class without any faculty approval and the course will not appear on the student’s transcript.
- For the next eight weeks, a student may drop a class, but the instructor must give the student either an EX or F grade, depending on whether the student is passing or failing the course at the time of withdrawal. The EX or F does appear on the student’s transcript and the F counts into the student’s grade point average. If the instructor e-mails Dean Feldman with the EX or F grade, he will take care of the paperwork of the UM-St. Louis campus. Also, the instructor must still indicate an EX or F on the final grade sheet. Dean Feldman’s e-mail address is feldmanb@msx.umsl.edu.
- After 12 weeks, the student may still request to drop a course, but the decision is now up to the instructor whether to drop the student or not. If the instructor agrees to drop the student, then the procedure described in paragraph two should be followed.
Timelines for summer terms are different. Please refer
to the academic calendar in the front of the Schedule of Courses for specific
dates each semester. Top
Food Service Locations at Washington University
Holmes Lounge Ridgley Hall
Food Court Mallinckrodt Center
Hilltop Bakery Mallinckrodt Center
Olin Cafe Simon Hall
Umrathskeller (“The Rat”) Umrath Hall Top
ID Cards for Washington University
All students taking courses at Washington University are required to have
a Washington University ID card. You can obtain ID cards at the Office
of Student Records located in the Women’s Building, Room 50/53 Monday
- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You may also have a student ID card made
by turning in a passport size color photo of yourself to Roshonda Maston
in Lopata Hall, Room 303. Your student ID card will be processed and ready
to be picked up within 2-3 days. Top
Inclement Weather - School
Cancellations
Please listen to the local radio stations for closing announcements. Closure
at one University does not imply closure at the other University. Listen
for the announcement that pertains to the campus where your class is located.
Should you have questions, please call 935-5484 for courses offered on
the Washington University campus and 516-5000 for courses offered on the
UM-St. Louis campus. Top
Mailboxes at Washington
University
All current students have a Pend-a-flex hanging file that is used as a
student mail box. These files are located in the third floor lobby of
Lopata Hall. Notices from the Engineering Registrar’s Office, faculty
or student organizations may be placed in these files. They are a convenient
method for instructors to return homework and tests. Please check your
file whenever you are on campus. Top
Olin Library
The John M. Olin Library is a general research library. The Library utilizes
LUIS PLUS, the libraries’ on-line system. In addition to photocopiers
and microfilm read/printers, the Olin Library has video stations, individual
study tables and group study areas, lounges, phones and computer and typewriter
booths. You will need your Student ID card to use the services of the
Library. For general information call: 935-5454 and, for general reference
call: 935-5410. Top
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
(These hours may change during holidays or in the
summer.) Top
Parking
You may park on the Washington University campus either with your UM-St.
Louis parking permit or by purchasing a Washington University evening
yellow parking permit. Your UM-St. Louis parking permit allows you to
park in Lot 4 (located on the northeastern section of the campus, near
the Skinker and Millbrook intersection) after 5:00 p.m. only.
Washington University parking permits will be honored on the UM-St. Louis campus after 5:00 p.m. A UM-St. Louis parking permit must be purchased if you want to park on that campus before 5:00 p.m.
Washington University evening yellow parking permits can be purchased at the Transportation Office, on Shepley Drive (on the South Forty, behind Umrath Residence Hall, in the former Housing Office). The fee for parking in the evening is $75 for July 1 - June 30 or $37.50 for January - June. The Washington University permit allows you to park in any yellow designated parking area after 4:00 p.m. only.
If you have classes earlier than 5:00 p.m., please see Donna Williams in Lopata 303 to make special arrangements.
Students with disabilities please refer to the Disability Resource Center section. Top
Tutoring
Students may request tutorial assistance for courses taken through the
School of Engineering and Applied Science from Shar Weber, Lopata 303.
There is no charge for these services. Mrs. Weber can be reached by calling
935-8013 or e-mailing SharleneWeber@seas.wustl.edu. Top
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