Counselor Advisory Board Session

Inclusion, Access, and Special Populations | Yield

During this session, we will evaluate the yield engagement strategy for underrepresented populations to identify best practices, strengths and opportunities to improve our yield. Below you will find descriptions of key on campus events, off campus events, and virtual engagement strategies that we employ to yield admitted students. Our session will delve into further details and data to provide additional context, but to provide a general framework of our existing strategy we have provided a framework of our existing strategy which included program/event descriptions and itineraries when applicable. We look forward to collaborating with you all to identify meaningful ways to enhance the yield experience of underrepresented populations who are admitted to WashU through regular decision.

On Campus Yield Events:

Bear Day - a comprehensive one-day visit experience for admitted students and their families. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the WashU community, as well as meet fellow #WashU23 members, current students and faculty. Scheduled programming includes an admitted student presentation, academic session and lunch with featured speakers. In the afternoon, attendees can choose from a variety of activities that include residential and campus tours, panels, open houses and more. (See Appendix A for Event Itinerary)

Celebration Day - an overnight fly-in visit experience for admitted students from underrepresented, first- generation and low-income backgrounds to explore our diverse and inclusive community. Attendees have the opportunity to meet fellow #WashU23 members, as well as current students and faculty. Travel, meals, and on- campus accommodations are provided by the admissions office. Scheduled programming includes a St Louis city tour, campus tour, Taste of WashU performing arts showcase and late night social activities. (See Appendix B for Event Student Itinerary and Appendix C for Event Family Itinerary)

Off Campus Yield Events:

Admitted Student Receptions

Admitted Student Receptions are fun and casual events for admitted students and their families hosted across the country (and a few globally) each spring. Our alumni association hosts most of the them, but our office hosted 7 this past year. The receptions are an opportunity for students and families to mingle with WashU staff, local alumni, and other admitted students, but they do include light formal programming. WashU admissions and financial aid staff and campus partners are in attendance.

Virtual Yield Engagement:

Webinar Series:

Our #WashU23 Wednesday Webinar series is back and better than ever—check out our awesome lineup.

Students, staff, and faculty will be sharing valuable information, tips, and advice that you won't want to miss— be sure to register using the links below! A Day in the Life of a WashU Student This live Q&A webinar will feature a panel of current students who will discuss a typical day at WashU. Topics covered include:

• Academic life • Residential life • Extracurricular activities (on and off-campus) • And more!

Success While at WashU

Joined by current Deneb Stars, Anthony Tillman, Assistant Provost and Director of the Office for Student Success (OSS), will give a short presentation about the OSS and its resources for students, followed by a Q+A.

Topics include the following and more!

• History and background of OSS • OSS resources (particularly for first generation college students and those who come from low-income backgrounds) • OSS programming • Student experiences with OSS

How to Utilize the Career Center

WashU's Career Center is available to students at every stage—from exploring career possibilities to actively seeking post-graduate opportunities. Mark Smith, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, will present on the following topics:

• Career Center resources and tools • Programming and events • Outcome data • And more!

Appendix A

BEAR DAY Monday, April 22, 2019

Schedule

Location numbers that correspond with the Campus Map are noted after the location name.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Check-In Tisch Commons, Danforth University Center (#27)

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome: Remarks from Ronné Turner, Vice Provost for Graham Chapel (#52) Admissions & Financial Aid and Beth Aklilu, current student and former First Year Center Executive Board Member.

9:45 – 11:00 a.m. Academic Division Breakout Sessions: Learn more about your academic community at WashU.

• Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Room 9, Bixby Hall (#9)

• Olin Business School Room 105, Simon Hall (#110)

• McKelvey School of Engineering Room 162, McDonnell Hall (#78)

• Beyond Boundaries Room 100, Presentation Room, South Brookings Hall (#12)

• College of Arts & Sciences Graham Chapel (#52)

11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Featured Speakers: Hear from Bryan Lenz, Senior Athletic Complex (#5) Associate Athletic Director-Recreation and Lori White, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs while enjoying lunch in the Athletic Complex.

1:15 – 3:30 p.m. Choose Your Own Adventure: There will be two sessions of the additional following activities. Choose your own activity for each session. Session 1: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Session 2: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

• Campus Tour (only offered during Session 1): See campus Departs from Bowles Plaza through the eyes of a current student. (Note: This tour will (located between #119 and NOT go to the South 40 residential halls.) #77)

• Student Activities Fair (only offered during Session 1): College Hall (#20) Meet a sampling of student groups and hear from current students about how they got involved at WashU.

• First Year Center: Join the First Year Center for an Umrath Lounge, Umrath Hall overview of your first year on campus. You’ll learn about (#119) orientation programs and opportunities for involvement, hear from current students about their favorite first-year experiences, and find out what makes WashU unique.

• Team WashU: Hear about academic, physical, and mental Room 276, Danforth health and wellness resources available on campus from University Center (#27) various offices, as well as the Safety and Security on campus.

1:15 – 4:30 p.m. Come and Go Afternoon Activities: Feel free to drop by any of these additional afternoon opportunities as your schedule allows.

• South 40 Self-Guided Tour (only offered until 3:30 p.m.): Departs from the Clock Explore where you’ll eat, sleep, and play as a first-year Tower near Lien House (#71) student, including residential halls.

• DUC Open Houses (only offered until 3:30 p.m.): Danforth University Center o Campus Life (#27) o Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community See additional map enclosed. Engagement o Career Center o Harvey Media Center o Center for Diversity & Inclusion o Student Life Newspaper

• Student Financial Services Walk-in Hours: Have Room 75, Lower Level, questions about your financial aid award or financing a North Brookings Hall (#12) WashU education? Drop by Student Financial Services to meet with a financial aid counselor.

• Office for Student Success – Open House: Spend time in Room 102, Women’s the Office of Student Success student lounge! While here Building (#131) you can pick up a snack, meet current Deneb STARS, and ask us any questions that you might have about the program or your transition to WashU. This information gathering will give you a chance to learn firsthand how our students participate in and make the most of the Deneb STARS cohort and the Office for Student Success resources!

2:15 – 4:30 p.m. St. Louis City Bus Tours: Meet in the Gargoyle no later than Meet in the Gargoyle, Lower 2:15 p.m. to retrieve your tickets. Tours will end and return to Level, Mallinckrodt Center campus at 4:30 p.m. (#77) Pre-registration for this activity was required.

Until 5:00 p.m. Departure: Be sure to stop by and pick up some WashU swag, Millstone Lounge, near the including a t-shirt designed by a current Sam Fox School of Admissions Greeting Center, Design & Visual Arts student! An Admissions Officer will be Danforth University Center available to answer any questions you may have before leaving (#27) campus.

Appendix B

CELEBRATION DAYS Thursday, April 4 – Friday, April 5, 2019

Student Schedule

Location numbers that correspond with the Campus Map are noted after the location name. Please wear your lanyard and nametag throughout the program. For meals on your own, please use the meal card provided in your visit packet.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We have an extensive itinerary of events planned for you. When you are not at a scheduled event, you are expected to be on campus. Your attendance is expected at all underlined activities!

THURSDAY, April 4

All Day Arrival: Arrive at St. Louis Lambert International Airport and St. Louis Lambert International take shuttle to campus. Meet WashU representatives at Airport baggage claim.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check-In: REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS You will receive Mudd Multipurpose Room, important information about your visit, meet current WashU Mudd House (#88) students and fellow Celebration Days attendees, be given an opportunity to store your luggage, and make arrangements to meet your host.

9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sumers Recreation Center: Stop by the front desk and use Sumers Recreation Center your Sumers Recreation Center pass and show photo I.D. to (#116) access the Sumers Recreation Center.

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch: Eat lunch on your own in a campus eatery. For locations, see your campus map.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. St. Louis City Trolley Tour: Tickets are required for this Trolleys meet across the street event. You may pick up your free ticket at check-in at Mudd from the Clock Tower near Multipurpose Room. Seating is limited. Tours last South 40 House (#113) approximately 1½ hours. Last tour leaves at 3:00 p.m.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Kookies & Kahoot: Are you a #WashU23 student? Do you Ursa’s Stageside, Lien House enjoy trivia? Do you love cookies? Do you like prizes? If your (#71) answer is yes to all four, join us for Kookies & Kahoot where we’ll put your trivia skills to the test while decorating and eating cookies!

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Student-led Campus Tour: See campus through the eyes of a Departs from Admissions current student. (Note: This tour will NOT go to the South 40 Greeting Center, Danforth residential halls.) University Center (#27)

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Earth Week Fair: A great opportunity to interact with student Edison Courtyard, Danforth sustainability leaders on campus and learn of ways to get University Center (#27) involved, while enjoying a freshly blended smoothie or a piece of Earth Week cake!

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Celebration Welcome Dinner: REQUIRED FOR College Hall (#20) STUDENTS (Students Only)

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Taste of WashU: REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS (Students Graham Chapel (#52) Only) A variety show highlighting diverse student performance groups at WashU.

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. WashU 23: Music, Mingle and More! REQUIRED FOR Various locations. STUDENTS (Students Only)

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.: WashU’s Got (more) Talent Fondue? More Gargoyle, Lower Level, like Fon-Don’t miss out on hearing WashU students perform Mallinckrodt Center (#77) slam poetry and sing a capella, while you also get some yummy fondue!

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Play the Night Away: Whether you’re in Umrath Lounge, Umrath Hall it to win it or just here to get fun balloon art, join us in a room (#119) full of games for a chill way to end the night.

8:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Mingle with the Stars: Talk to current Room 276, Danforth University WashU students in an informal setting. There will be student Center (#27) representatives from different groups across campus!

FRIDAY, April 5

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome: Remarks from Julie Shimabukuro, Director of Graham Chapel (#52) Admissions; Elena Wandzilak, Senior Assistant Director of Visit Experience; and Grace Egbo, Student Union President.

9:45 – 11:00 a.m. Academic Division Breakout Sessions: Learn more about your academic community at WashU.

• Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Room 9, Bixby Hall (#9)

• Olin Business School Parents: Room 105, Simon Hall (#110) Students: Room 103, Simon Hall (#110)

• McKelvey School of Engineering Room 162, McDonnell Hall (#78)

• Beyond Boundaries Room 100, Presentation Room, South Brookings (#12)

• College of Arts & Sciences Graham Chapel (#52)

11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Featured Speakers: Hear from Chris Peacock, Athletic Complex (#5) Deputy Director of Athletics and Lori White, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs while enjoying lunch in the Athletic Complex.

1:15 – 4:30 p.m. Choose Your Own Adventure: There will be two sessions of the additional following activities. Choose your own activity for each session. Session 1: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Session 2: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

• Student Activities Fair (only offered during Session 1): College Hall (#20) With over 350 student groups on campus, there is a lot to choose from. Meet a sampling of these groups and hear from current students about how they got involved at WashU.

1:15 – 4:30 p.m. Come and Go Afternoon Activities: Feel free to drop by any of these additional afternoon opportunities as your schedule allows.

NOTE:

Check-out: REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS You will check-out at Ursa’s Fireside, Lien House (#71) between noon – 5:00 p.m. You must arrive at check-out two hours before your flight time. Check your folder for your departure shuttle time.

Your departure time was included in the visit packet you received upon your arrival to campus. In order for you to arrive at the airport in plenty of time to make your flight, you must arrive at check-out on time!

Be sure to pick up some WashU swag at check-out, including a t-shirt designed by a current Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts student! IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Undergraduate Admissions Office Elena Wandzilak Tiara Wair (800) 638-0700 Office: (314) 935-2988 Office: (314) 935-8969 (314) 935-6000 Cell: (704) 995-5331 Cell: (314) 882-8552

Maricella Reyes Campus Operator Student Health Services Office: (314) 935-6006 (314) 935-5000 (314) 935-6666

Campus Police St. Louis County Cab Gwins Travel On-Campus: 5-5555 (314) 993-8294 (800) 433-9211 Off-Campus: (314) 935-5555

Appendix C

CELEBRATION DAYS Thursday, April 4 – Friday, April 5, 2019

Family Schedule

Location numbers that correspond with the Campus Map are noted after the location name. Or use the WUSTL Mobile app, a free app for maps, campus dining, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Underlined activities are special activities for parents and families. You are encouraged to attend!

THURSDAY, April 4

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check-In: Students will receive important information about Mudd Multipurpose Room, the weekend, meet fellow Celebration Days attendees and Mudd House (#88) current WashU students, have an opportunity to store their luggage, and meet their hosts.

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Student Financial Services Walk-In Hours: Meet with a Room 75, Lower Level, North counselor to discuss financial assistance options. Brookings Hall (#12)

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch: Eat lunch on your own in a campus eatery. For locations, see your campus map.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Family Welcome Reception: RECOMMENDED FOR Room 278, Formal Lounge, FAMILIES: Mingle with Washington University faculty and Danforth University Center staff from a variety of student services departments. There is (#27) also a special welcome from Rob Wild, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. We’ll have great restaurant suggestions for dinner, too!

FRIDAY, April 5

9:45 – 11:00 a.m. Academic Division Breakout Sessions: Learn more about your academic community at WashU.

• Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Room 9, Bixby Hall (#9)

• Olin Business School Parents: Room 105, Simon Hall (#110) Students: Room 103, Simon Hall (#110)

• McKelvey School of Engineering Room 162, McDonnell Hall (#78)

• Beyond Boundaries Room 100, Presentation Room, South Brookings Hall (#12)

• College of Arts & Sciences Graham Chapel (#52)

1:15 – 4:30 p.m. Come and Go Afternoon Activities: Feel free to drop by any of these additional afternoon opportunities as your schedule allows.

Noon – 5:00 p.m. Check-Out: Students must arrive at check-out two hours before Ursa’s Fireside Lounge, Lien flight time. House (#71)

NOTE: Your student’s departure time is included in the visit packet he/she received upon arrival to campus. In order for your student to arrive at the airport in plenty of time to make their flight, they must arrive at check-out on time!

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Undergraduate Admissions Office Elena Wandzilak Tiara Wair (800) 638-0700 Office: (314) 935-2988 Office: (314) 935-8969 (314) 935-6000 Cell: (704) 995-5331 Cell: (314) 882-8552

Maricella Reyes Campus Operator Student Health Services Office: (314) 935-6006 (314) 935-5000 (314) 935-6666

Campus Police St. Louis County Cab Gwins Travel On-Campus: 5-5555 (314) 993-8294 (800) 433-9211 Off-Campus: (314) 935-5555