Student Success

This policy applies to all Washington University students who are admitted to the hospital for treatment while enrolled in classes at the University, including admissions for physical and mental health-related concerns.

This statement on academic integrity applies to all undergraduate students at WashU. Graduate students are governed by policies in each graduate school or division. All students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of behavior.

The University Student Conduct Code sets forth community standards and expectations for WashU students. These community standards and expectations are intended to foster an environment conducive to learning and inquiry.

In an effort to provide a healthy, comfortable and productive work and learning environment for students, faculty and staff, all Washington University in St. Louis campuses are entirely smoke and tobacco free.

WashU is committed to ensuring the safety of the members of our university community. In keeping with that goal, and in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 2008, 20 U.S.C. § 1092(j), the university has established the following Missing Student Notification Policy and Procedure.

Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA) are granted and regarded as approved interruptions of a student’s program. The university recognizes that medical and mental health conditions can interfere with your academic success and personal safety.

Any activity organized by a student organization, or members of a student organization at Washington University in St. Louis, which involves a member in practices which are injurious, or potentially injurious to an individual’s physical, emotional, or psychological well being (as determined at the sole discretion of the university) shall be immediate cause for disciplinary action.

WashU is committed to maintaining a safe and healthful environment for members of the university community by promoting a drug-free environment as well as one free of the abuse of alcohol. Violations of this policy will be handled according to existing policies and procedures concerning the conduct of faculty, staff, and students.

The primary goals of this Involuntary Leave Policy are to protect the well-being and safety of Washington University in St. Louis students and the university community and to preserve the integrity of the university’s academic, residential and administrative functions.