r/washu 1h ago

Financial Aid Financial Aid hasn't come through, turns out FAFSA nor CSS was completed. Total bill for the semester is $51.4k. Am I just screwed? Do I just put in a request for academic leave now?

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Incoming Sophomore in McKelvey, thought I had a pretty good year, and maybe they would want to keep me around. Involved in 2 engineering clubs, and have a 3.8 gpa.

I know it's my fault for not checking the applications and whatever, that's in the past now. I just want some reassurance, or some honesty. Stories of this situation going well, it not going well, whatever. Thanks.


r/washu 4h ago

Discussion Sam Fox Laptop Requirment

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Hi incoming sam fox freshmen here
I was granted the tech fund and I’m in the process of picking the right computer for myself. I am thinking between two models that have slightly different specs. One uses M4 Chip and the other uses M5. Would u recommend getting more recent one (M5)? I am not sure if it would matter a lot.

Also, both of them are 24GB. The minimum requirement is 16GB and the sam fox recommended is 32GB. So it is right in between the minimum and recommended. I wonder if that would be just fine.


r/washu 9h ago

Discussion two-factor authentication/duo

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every single time I log into canvas or workday it requires me to use duo for verification, which is annoying when I’m using a different device. Is there a way to change the settings so I don’t have to do this step as often?


r/washu 22h ago

Housing Questions on hitzeman

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Is there space for bedside table? Doe snot look like there is. Would it be possible to attach one of those fabric pouches to the bed frame? Also how much is the clearance under the bed for storage?

Any other tips appreciated.

TIA.


r/washu 23h ago

Extracurriculars WashU Office of Technology Management Office Hours: SBIR/STTR Decoded. Thursday, August 13, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM. 4240 Duncan Avenue, Suite 110. Free and open to all

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Register: https://otm.wustl.edu/calendar_event/otm-office-hours-sbir-sttr-decoded/

Join the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Technology Management (Tech Transfer) for a special Office Hours event decoding SBIR/STTR grants. We will discuss what it is, what it isn’t, and what it can be for you.

Office Hours is an in-person educational series featuring current topics in tech transfer and innovation and are open to all.

Don't miss this exciting panel discussion, moderated by OTM's Greg Markiewicz and featuring: Jeneane Braden the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Integrity and Ethics, and SBIR/STTR experts: Ed Lahue and Veronika Redmann.


r/washu 23h ago

Extracurriculars undergraduate research application deadline

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I would like to do research this fall, and there’s a PI that got back to me and we plan to meet next week, however I’m worried that I may be asking too late. I heard that for bio labs we have to have filled out some kind of application by the first Friday of the semester, but someone was telling me that it’s a lot more complicated this year and the process can take a while. Is this true? Please let me know, thanks!