Advising Model at the Brown School

Students at the Brown School benefit from a network of support that ensures their academic, professional and personal success. During their time at the Brown School, students are assigned to three advisors who provide expertise, guidance and support:

• A Faculty (MPH/MSP) or Concentration (MSW) Advisor who is a faculty member or practitioner in the field
• An Academic Advisor who is a staff member at the Brown School
• A Field Advisor who is a staff member at the Brown School and within the Office of Field Education

Faculty/Concentration Advisors will:

• Guide the academic and professional development of students
• Work with the student to develop career options
• Assist advisees in integrating field and class work
• Support decision making about concentration/specialization, field of practice, and course selection that best suits student’s career interests
• Make appropriate referrals to student support services and be available to discuss students concerns
• Contact the student at least once per semester, remain abreast of the student’s progress, and be available to counsel students regarding any concerns
• Faculty/Concentration advisors choose whether or not to host formal or informal group sessions with all students in a particular area of interest

Academic Advisors will:

• Advise and approve students course schedules prior to registration for every semester
• Communicate with students regarding curriculum policies and procedures
• Ensure students’ plans of study are consistent with curriculum requirements, including but not limited to foundation, concentration and/or specialization requirements and course sequencing
• Make appropriate referrals to student support services and be available to discuss students concerns
• Assist with the academic and professional development of advisees

Field Advisors will:

• Assist students in identifying, securing, preparing for and evaluating practicum experiences
• Orient, guide and assess student progress in all areas of the field education experience,
• Maintain close collaboration and consultation with the practicum agency
• Conduct individual site visits at the midpoint of all practicum experiences
• Teach the Integrative Seminar for MSW students

Outcomes of a Successful Advising Model

Students will:

• Feel supported and informed
• See a high level of collaboration between Faculty/Concentration advisors, academic advisors, Field Advisors, Career Services, and other student support services which provides for a more holistic approach to mentoring, coaching and monitoring      
• Engage with faculty and practitioners who focus on career, professional development, and networking
• See continuity and consistency in service and information delivery 
• Find support in managing their academic, professional and personal concerns
• Have access to advisors who can communicate the technicalities of the degree program
• Be referred to the appropriate student support services such as the Communication Lab, Mental Health Services, or Disability Services, etc. 

Brown School Communication Lab

The Communication Lab, located in Brown Hall, Room 305A, assists students in developing the writing, presentation, and academic skills they need to succeed in graduate school and in their professional careers. The Coordinator and tutors work with students individually, in groups, in workshops, and in class visits at every stage of their writing and speaking projects, from assignment literacy and conception to drafting and composition to proofreading and performance.  Students can make appointments on-line.

University Writing Center

The Writing Center and the Speaking Studio, located in the Olin Library, provides free, one-on-one tutoring to all students for any writing or public speaking project.

Brown School T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more are available for purchase online. Free shipping is available to the School.  If you purchase items to have shipped to the Brown School, you will receive an email when it arrives on where to pick it up.

A full-service Bank of America branch is located at the Mallinckrodt Center.  There are three Bank of America ATM locations on the Danforth Campus:

• Northeast entrance to Mallinckrodt Center
• Southeast corner of Gregg House, near Clock Tower (South 40)
• North entrance of Seigle Hall.

Bear Bucks is a cashless system on a student’s WUSTL ID Card to make purchases on and off campus, including printing and food.  Bear Bucks are accepted on all four Washington University in St. Louis campuses as well as select off-campus businesses. A complete list of on- and off-campus businesses accepting Bear Bucks is available online. 

Students may add funds to their Bear Bucks account in WebSTAC, and charges will be billed to their student account. 

Three university bookstores sell books, course materials, WUSTL apparel and other sundries:

• Campus Bookstore (Mallinckrodt Center)
• Bear Necessities (Umrath House, South 40)
• Medical School Campus Bookstore (Medical Campus)

For Brown School apparel, please check the Brown School online store.

Campus maps are posted throughout campus as well as online. To approximate the Brown School’s address for GPS, use 6465 Forsyth Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105.​

Students may request funding from Career Services to offset some expenses associated with specific professional development activities, including:

• Presenting at or attending a conference or a formal training program
• Traveling to an interview (invited only) for a competitive fellowship
• Attending a competitive leadership program (invited only)
• Participating in an overseas volunteer program (not for credit)

More information can be found on the Career Services site.

Brown School Career Services, located in Hillman Hall, Suite 150, provides students with a customized approach to career preparation and planning through tools including but not limited to self-assessment to industry analyis. During appointments with Career Services staff, students can explore career paths, develop networking and job search strategies, manage their personal brand, and launch a professional career.  

The WUSTL Career Center is located in the Danforth University Center

Writing, Presentation, & Academic Skills Support

Help with writing and presentations is available through three resources:

The Brown School Communication Lab

Peter Coogan, PhD

Communication Lab Coordinator, Writing Tutor – AP

• Phone: 314-935-6645
• Email: pcoogan@nospam.wustl.edu

Office: Brown Hall 305A

Click HERE to make an appointment

Peter Coogan, PhD has served as the Communication Lab Coordinator at the Brown School since Fall 2012. He earned a Ph.D. in American Studies from Michigan State University and a master’s in Popular Culture from Bowling Green State University, both focusing on comics and superheroes. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses for over 30 years, and has worked in academic resource centers for over 20 years. Peter’s approach to writing support is a holistic, asset-based, capacity-building, and strengths-focused perspective. Peter starts with the assignment and creates (or provides) a structural outline that describes what the assignment is asking for and provides detailed, structured guidance. For this semester, all appointments will be online. Click here to make an appointment, which takes you to the log-in page for the Brown School Communication Lab portal on WCOnline. Click on a white space, fill out the appointment form, and remember to attach your assignment and/or paper. Log back in 5 to 10 minutes before the appointment and we will meet via the WCOnline system. Asynchronous appointments are available, but synchronous appointments are preferred. For questions, contact Peter at pcoogan@wustl.edu.

 The Washington University Writing Center

Email

The Brown School relies heavily on email communication. Students are expected to check their WUSTL email daily; in fact, both the faculty and the administration assume that they do so. Students who do not check – or even, do not check regularly – run the risk of missing crucial information. When students set up their WUSTL email, it is strongly  advised that they do not opt out of being listed in the Outlook directory and/or being a part of distribution lists. 

Communicating with faculty and staff

Some faculty and staff members observe an “open (office) door” policy; others have posted office hours. Likewise, some make their own appointments, while others rely on an assistant. Faculty and staff can also be reached by phone or email, and complete listings are available on the University’s online directory.

Communicating with other students 

Student email addresses are available on the University’s online directory.

Within WebSTAC, students are required to provide a local and home address, phone number and email address in WebSTAC for administrative use, but these do not have to be displayed to the public directories. If a student wishes to restrict any information from being listed in the directories, they may adjust their settings in WebSTAC, by clicking Personal Preferences then selecting Information Restriction. 

The Brown School computer classroom (Goldfarb Hall, Room 330) and StatLab (Brown Hall, Room 313) are available 24 hours a day except when classes or sessions are scheduled. 

If these computers are in use, walk up computers are located throughout the School in the following areas:

• Goldfarb/Brown Connector on Level 2
• Goldfarb/Brown Connector on Level 3
• Goldfarb Commons
• Goldfarb Basement

In addition, there are open labs throughout campus available for students’ use: 

• Liberman Graduate Center
• Olin Library
• Arts & Sciences Computing

Please be aware that all of these computers are general use computers and any data students save to them is subject to removal at any time. It is recommended that students keep data saved on an external device (e.g. USB flash drive) or through WUSTL Box. It is highly recommended that students save multiple copies of data or email the documents to themselves as external devices are subject to failure and loss.  The University is not able to recover lost or damaged data.

Laptops are available for check-out at the Brown School Library, Olin Library, and Student Technology Services.

Student Technology Services, located in the Gregg House on the South 40 focuses on supporting and delivering technology to the Washington University student community. They provide a wide range of services and programs to assist students with computers and mobile devices. 

Students may request funding from Career Services to offset some expenses associated with specific professional development activities, including:

• Presenting at or attending a conference or a formal training program
• Traveling to an interview (invited only) for a competitive fellowship
• Attending a competitive leadership program (invited only)
• Participating in an overseas volunteer program (not for credit)

More information can be found on the Career Services site.

Printing is available through a system called PaperCut, which allows printing to be accessed across campus with the use of a Student ID. From a personal computer or a school computer, PaperCut allows students to send a document to the WUSTL server, which can then be printed from any print release station.  You can also utilize print@wustl.edu to print from your laptop. 

Starting in July of each academic year, each student is given a $60 quota for the year to be used for on-campus printing. Once that quota has been exhausted, printing charges will be deducted from the Bear Bucks account, if activated by the student and funds are available. 

• Black/White printing: $0.04 for one-sided and $0.06 for two-sided ($0.03 per side)
• Color printing: $0.25 for one-sided and $0.40 for two-sided ($0.20 per side)

Not all printers allow for on-sided printing and/or color copies.  Students must choose Black/White or Color printing at the time the send their print job to the printer, not when they are releasing their print job. 

Print release stations are available in the following locations at the Brown School: 

• Brown School Library (Brown, 3rd Floor)
• Stat Lab (Brown, 3rd Floor – not available when StatLab open)
• Goldfarb Commons
• Goldfarb Basement
• Goldfarb 330 Lab (not available when classes are in session)
• Hillman Hall, by the IT desk.

If there is an issue with any Brown School printer, please notify the IT Desk, located behind Grounds for Change, in Hillman Hall. 

Students may use other printers located across campus, including but not limited to the Olin Library and Danforth University Center.

Mental Health Services are available through the Habif Health and Wellness Center for full-time Washington University Danforth Campus students who have paid the Student Health and Wellness fee. For more information about mental health services, including information about hours, services available, confidentiality, and costs, visit their website.

Let’s Talk is a program that provides students with easy access to free, brief confidential consultations with counselors from Mental Health Services (MHS).

TimelyCare offers 24/7 access to virtual care, self-care, and well-being tools, and is free for all students who pay the Student Health and Wellness fee. Students should register for the TimelyCare app using their WUSTL email account.

The Brown School Student Support Team is another resource to assist students with personal issues. Students can contact the following members of the Student Support Team to discuss resources available and to be a listening ear. 

Da’Shaun Scott

Assistant Director for Student Engagement

• Email: dashaun@wustl.edu

Office: Brown Hall 316

Elise Harvey

Academic and Student Services Advisor

• Email: eliseh@wustl.edu

Office: Brown Hall 311

The mission of Dining Services is to provide you with a wide range of easy and delicious dining options, make more healthful choices the easier choices to better fuel your body and mind, and create an atmosphere that is friendly, welcoming and conducive to interaction with your fellow students, faculty and staff.

Our dining services partner for over 15 years, Bon Appétit Management Company is committed to providing you with fresh, high quality food that is produced in a sustainable manner. Bon Appétit is nationally recognized as a leader in college dining. Our menus offer diverse cuisines from around the world, and our chefs and staff are accustomed to meeting special dietary needs, including kosher, halal, vegetarian and allergen-free options.

• List of Dining Locations across campus
• Dietary Needs
• Meal Plans for Graduate Students

View the Brown School Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion »

The Brown School is committed to making its programs accessible to students with disabilities. 

Students with disabilities who wish to request academic accommodations are advised to complete a request for academic adjustments or services form as early as possible. Students are also welcome to contact Disability Resources (DR) to discuss any questions.

In order to create an effective accommodation plan, students must provide documentation of the disability, including information from a health care provider and schedule a meeting with DR to discuss their request. This information is used to clarify the functional impact of disability, which in turn helps DR develop an effective accommodation plan. 

Once an accommodation plan is determined, DR will create a letter of accommodation, known as a VISA letter. Students are advised to share the VISA with each course instructor and discuss how accommodations can be implemented in each course. Students are encouraged to let DR know if an accommodation needs a change or revision. 

While students work with DR to have accommodations approved, it is advised that students also speak with the Director of Student Affairs at the Brown School to discuss accommodation and accessibility needs.

The University uses an email system hosted through Microsoft Office 365. The University will only communicate through WUSTL email (not Gmail, Yahoo, etc.), and students are expected to check their WUSTL email regularly.  Students who do not check their email daily run the risk of missing crucial information.

To Access WUSTL Email:

• Select Login to Office 365
• Enter WUSTL Key and password

Students can also setup WUSTL Email on a mobile device.

Knowing how to respond during an emergency is crucial to your personal safety and the wellbeing of those around you. Explore information for the specific hazards that are most likely to impact the WashU campuses.

The mission of Washington University in St. Louis’ Emergency Management Office is to protect the University community in the event of an emergency. The Emergency Management Office is responsible for facilitating the coordination and integration of activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the University’s ability to prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, and continue operations during and recover from natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other human-caused crises or disasters.

Students will receive alerts via text messaging and voicemail (as long as cell phone numbers are up to date in WebSTAC), computer pop-ups, emergency lights and/or loud speaker announcements.  Buildings will lock down during an emergency.  If you are inside, please shelter in place until the emergency is clear.  If you are outside of a building, please be sure you are moving away from the identified emergency location.

The Family Education Records and Privacy Act, (FERPA), affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. 

Click here for the University’s full FERPA policy.

Brown School Financial Aid

The Brown School Office of Financial Aid, located in Hillman Hall, Suite 150, assists students with every step of the financial aid process from the time they apply to the program and even after graduation. The Office can assist students with questions relating to scholarship eligibility, federal aid opportunities, tuition payments, external scholarship funding, and loan repayment.

Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services (SFS), located in North Brookings Hall, is the main financial aid office for the Washington University campus. Brown School students will not typically interact with this office. The Brown School Office of Financial Aid should be the first point of contact for any matters relating to tuition and financial aid. The main reason a student would visit the SFS is to pick up a financial aid refund check at the front desk.

Student Accounting

The Office of Student Accounting assists students with questions about tuition bill due dates, late fees or wire transfer payments. Students can contact Student Accounting to set up a monthly payment plan. 

Full-time graduate students at the university are automatically enrolled for free as members to the Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center (including fitness classes, rec courts, fitness center and swimming pool), the satellite South 40 Fitness Center, access to all Intermural and Sports Clubs, and the health promotion resources at the Zenker Wellness Suite.  All BearFit classes and access to the massage chairs in the Zen Den are free with your membership. 

Spouses and partners may also join for a fee.

• Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center
• South 40 Fitness Center
• Intramural Sports
• Sports Clubs
• Zenker Wellness Suite

Furniture should not be rearranged or moved from one area of the building to another except by prior arrangement with the Director of Facilities. Furniture should be returned to its prior location after it is used.​

Visit the Gephard Institute website »

The Global Programs Office (GPO) works with faculty and students to help facilitate international coursework, global research, cultural exchange and events, and international student services at the Brown School. GPO consists of Associate Dean for Global Programs and Strategy, Lindsay Stark and Director of Global Programs, Tammy Orahood.

For more information on the international practica process and options, please visit sa.wustl.edu.

The Graduate and Professional Council (GPC) is a unversity-wide graduate student organization that represents more than 6,000 graduate and professional students from all seven schools at Washington University in St. Louis. GPC hosts events and provides professional development opportunities for graduate students across academic disciplines.

Student Health Services, located in the Habif Health & Wellness Center, Dardick House, South 40 provides premier student-centered health and health promotion services. SHS offers a range of services from medical checkups and mental health services to wellness support and health education.

Resources include:

• Mental Health Services
• Medical & Health Care 
• Health Promotion and Wellness
• Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center 

Health Insurance

Washington University’s health insurance plan is underwritten by United Healthcare Insurance Company and administered by United Healthcare Student Resources. Domestic students may choose to waive WU coverage if they can document that they have adequate coverage through another plan. The University plan is mandatory for international students. Annual coverage runs from August 1 through July 31. The insurance premium is billed annually and will appear on the fall billing statement. Washington University assesses a student Health and Wellness Fee designed to improve the health and wellness of the entire Washington University community. A fee is billed to students’ tuition statements each semester. 

All graduate students live off-campus. The University has two resources in place to both assist and place students:

• Apartment Referral Service
• Quadrangle Housing

All students are issued an official Washington University student identification card. The card displays a color photo, a student identification number, division code, and date of issue. The magnetic stripes on the back of the card provide access to various academic buildings and labs, the Sumers Recreation Center, the library, and on-campus student activities, as well as meal plans and check cashing services. The ID card remains the property of Washington University. 

Report a lost or stolen card immediately, either in person at Campus Card Services, located in the Women’s Building, or by sending an email to campuscard@wustl.edu. The cost of a replacement card is $25. Students must present some form of positive identification with a picture ID to obtain a replacement student ID card. ​

See also Bear Bucks.

Visit the intramural sports website »

The Brown School requires that all students own a laptop computer. This policy has been adopted for many reasons: 

• Computer use is essential to Brown School students’ every day experience; technological literacy is crucial to student success. 
• Your laptop may be required for use in the classroom.
• With a laptop you can be productive no matter where you are on campus by connecting to the University’s wireless network.
• Laptop computers contribute to the facilitation of team-based assignments and activities. 
• Requiring a laptop builds a support system necessary to prepare students for future technological enhancements and usage in their professional life.

Students should have their laptop with them when they arrive for the fall semester. Students will be notified through their course syllabi if specific software is required.  Students are expected to purchase reduced cost versions of the required software and install on their laptops prior to the start of class.  Student Technology Services, located on the South 40, is available to assist with installation.

If you own a laptop that was purchased in the last 2 years, it should be sufficient for your time at the Brown School. If your laptop is older than 2 years, we strongly suggest you purchase a new one. 

Current minimum recommendations for a laptop: 

• Intel i5 2 Ghz processor
• 8 GB RAM
• Windows 7 or OSX 10.10 operating system
• 250 GB hard drive

Office 365 Pro Plus provides current students with access to download and activate Microsoft Office apps for computers and mobile devices. Each user can install and activate the Microsoft Office Apps on up to 5 personally-owned devices.

Located on the third floor of the Danforth University Center and open to graduate and professional students from the seven graduate schools at Washington University, the Liberman Graduate Center is a dedicated space to meet, connect, and engage with other graduate students. Stop in to meet friends, check email, utilize the computer lab, get coffee, have lunch, study, or attend events focused on graduate student interests.

Brown School Library, located in Brown Hall, 3rd Floor

The library collection specializes in social work and public health including databases, e-books, and journals. Librarians are available for one-on-one sessions to assist you with research, class assignments, and to teach you how to utilize various resources, including course reserves, electronic resources, and borrowing items from other libraries. You can also access the library remotely via your WUSTL Key.

Other University Libraries

Check the website for a listing of locations and information on Special Collections, Research & Instruction and other services.

Lockers are available in Goldfarb Commons and the garden level of Hillman Hall.  Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis and students must provide their own locks. Students store their belongings at their own risk, and the Brown School is not responsible for lost or damaged items. The Brown School reserves the right to cut off a lock in the case of suspicious items or odors or in the event of an emergency.

Students should check for lost and found items in the Brown School library, located on the 3rd floor of Brown Hall.

Items lost or found outside of the Brown School are kept at the WUSTL Police Department, located on the South 40 in Lien House.​

Resources for students with minor children can be found here.  
Family friendly information can be found here.

We understand that there can be challenges for students with families, especially when it comes to finding adequate child care. We welcome the involvement of your loved ones, including children, in our community and appreciate their support of you in completing your studies. If you bring your children to campus, please supervise them to minimize potential risk of harm and to reduce distractions and disruptions affecting students, staff and faculty.  The Brown School reserves the right to ask anyone being disruptive to leave the premises if necessary, but also want to collaborate closely with students with families to ensure a supportive, inclusive community.  A listing of infant nursing rooms at the Brown School and on campus can be found online.

Notary services are available at the Brown School at no charge to students. You will need to make an appointment in advance to have your documents notarized. Students are reminded that:
Documents must be signed in the presence of the Notary;
Proper ID (student ID or Driver’s License) is required;
If a copy needs to be notarized, the original must be presented.

Notaries for the Brown School are:

Alisha Wood Lindstrom

Registrar

• Email: alishawood@nospam.wustl.edu

The staff of the OFE assist with practicum planning and selection through field advisement and a variety of programming designed to support your applied learning experience. More information can be found on their website.

An international student is an individual who is enrolled full time in a degree or non-degree program at Washington University in St. Louis and holds a temporary nonimmigrant visa, such as an F-1 or J-1. 

To promote success for international students and scholars, the OISS:

• Collaborates with campus and community partners to provide a comprehensive set of resources and support services
• Assists Washington University’s international populations by facilitating a smooth transition to and integration into the cultures of the U.S., the St. Louis community, and the University
• Offers English language support to strengthen academic and professional communication skills
• Provides expertise on immigration and visa matters relevant to our international students and scholars

The Students section of the OISS website provides student specific information.

All faculty, staff, and students who park vehicles on University property, regularly or occasionally, must register their vehicles with the Transportation Department and display a valid Washington University parking permit. Parking spaces on University property are outlined by white lines. Cars parked in any other area, including unmarked curbs on campus, may be ticketed, towed, or immobilized. 

Parking permits may be purchased from the University’s Parking and Transportation Services. Annual parking permits are available online through an annual lottery. The lottery and additional information is available at parking.wustl.edu

The Brown School’s professional development program is designed to serve the needs of social work, public health and social policy professionals as well as those in related fields.  We offer a constantly changing array of courses pertinent to clinical practice, management, and evaluation. The program leads the professional community in its commitment to innovation, renewal of skills, and integration of new learning into daily practice.​

For Washington University in St. Louis students who would like to participate in a faith community, there are many student religious groups, and several churches and synagogues are within walking distance from campus.

The list of recognized student religious groups is maintained by the Washington University in St. Louis Interfaith Campus Ministries Association (IFCMA).

Students may reserve the following group study rooms through Reserve-a-Space:

• Hillman Hall: Rooms 01, 001, 50, 51, 52, 53, 101, 201, 301
• Goldfarb Hall: Room 32

If a room is available, students may reserve the room immediately for a maximum of four hours; rooms cannot be reserved more than 48 hours in advance. 

Students must be an authorized member of a student group in order to reserve other rooms in Brown, Goldfarb and/or Hillman Halls.

Washington University Police Department (WUPD)

For on-campus emergencies, the Washington University Police Department, located in the Lien House on the South 40, can be reached at 314-935-5555 or by picking up the receiver at one of the blue light emergency telephones located around campus. For off-campus emergencies, call 911. WUPD also offers services such as vehicle checks, battery jumpstarts, safety courses and more.

WUPD encourages students to download the Noonlight app, a mobile “blue light” or use the Campus 2 Home shuttle service between the hours of 6pm and 4am.

Security Within the Brown School

The public often visit Washington University. The accessibility of the building to the public can create the potential for security problems, and students are encouraged to adhere to the following: 

• Do not leave personal belongings unattended
• If you see someone committing a crime or a clear violation of security on campus, you should call Campus Police immediately at 935-5555 
• Report any suspicious persons or activities to the attention of any faculty or staff member

During an emergency, doors to the Brown School and other campus buildings will lock.  In case you are outside please relocate to a location away from the reported emergency.

​Emergency Preparedness Website »

For health and sanitation reasons, dogs and other animals are not permitted in the Brown School unless it is a service animal trained to perform specific tasks accompanying an individual with a disability as defined by the ADA. All pets on campus are subject to the St. Louis County leash law. The campus is patrolled regularly and unrestrained animals will be taken to the Animal Shelter.

A link to the full university policy and procedures for requesting a service or assistance animal can be found here. A link to information from the ADA can be found here.

Content warning: This page contains information about relationship and sexual violence.

The University is committed to cultivating a safe learning community that is free from sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. Please refer to Washington University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment for definitions and procedures.

The Brown School views sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, as a community health issue and proactively addresses the issue with this philosophy, engaging all members of the Washington University and greater community to participate in the effort to stop violence.  The Brown School, its faculty, staff and students are leaders in the fight to end violence. In fact, the School has been actively involved with the development of and the strengthening of the resources available to students on and off campus.

The Brown School takes reports of sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, very seriously.  The School adheres to the University policies in response to reports of sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities.

For further information on Title IX, please visit the University’s Title IX Office. You may also wish to reference the United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.

Definitions

The Brown School utilizes the University’s definitions of terms describing sexual discrimination or harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. 

Numerous resources are available to support students, including an anonymous phone line or an anonymous online report; a confidential meeting to explore or access services such as medical and psychological care or help with a change of living space, etc.; or a report to the University, the police or both.

To access services in a crisis situation, students should call the Washington University Police Department (WUPD) at 314-935-5555 or the local police jurisdiction by calling 911. For confidential support 24/7, students can also ask WUPD to contact the Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center or call the Sexual Assault and Rape Anonymous Helpline (SARAH).

• RSVP Center: Kim Webb, director of RSVP Center is available for appointments and can be reached directly at 314-935-8761 or kim_webb@wustl.edu. Afterhours, she may be reached through WUPD or through SARAH. More information available here.  In addition to confidential support and counseling, the RSVP Center can assist with academic accommodations. 
• SARAH: During the academic year, this confidential and student-run helpline offers 24/7 support. They can be reached  at 314-935-8080.  More information can also be found here.

Reporting: Jessica W. Kennedy serves as the University’s Title IX Director. She is available to answer questions and connect students with resources in matters of sex discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual violence, domestic or dating abuse, and stalking. She can also discuss  the University’s judicial options and making a complaint to the University.

The Brown School works actively with campus and community resources through referrals, support, advocacy and education.  Staff in Academic and Student Affairs have been trained to support and refer students to resources such as RSVP and the Title IX Office and we work individually with students to meet their needs both inside and outside of the classroom.  Students should feel free to reach out to any member of the staff or faculty for referral and support. 

Click here for Washington University’s Policy on Sexual Harassment.

Students should consider that they will be representing professional practice, the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, and any agency/organization for which they may be working while they are engaged in the classroom, the university community, in public, and online via social media. 

Social media is defined as a type of interactive online media or app that allows parties to communicate instantly with each other or to share data in a public forum. The Brown School recognizes and embraces the benefits and opportunities that social media can bring as a tool for news, personal updates, and healthy debate.  

Students are asked to consider the amount of personal information posted on social media platforms. When engaged with clients, social work, public health and social policy professionals are obliged to block client access to involvement in their social networks. Client material should not be referred to in any form of electronic media, including any information that might lead to the identification of a client or compromise client confidentiality in any way. Additionally, students must critically evaluate any material that is posted regarding community agencies and professional relationships, as certain material could violate professional standards and ethics. 

Other guidelines for social media usage:

• Public social networks are not private. Even when open only to approved or invited members, users cannot be certain that privacy or confidentiality will exist among the general membership of sites. If students choose to participate in such forums, they must assume that anything posted can be seen, read, shared, and critiqued. What is said, posted, linked to, commented on, uploaded, subscribed to, etc., can be accessed and archived, posing potential harm to professional reputations and prospective careers.
• Students who use social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, Twitter, etc.) and other forms of electronic communication (blogs, group chats, etc.) must be mindful of how their communication may be perceived by colleagues, faculty, staff, practicum supervisors, clients, and others. 
• Students are expected to make every effort to minimize material that could be considered inappropriate for a professional in training. They are advised to manage security settings at their most private levels and avoid posting information/photos or using any language that could jeopardize their professional image.
• Inappropriate behavior via social media may constitute harassment and bullying and may be reported to university administration.

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The StatLab, located in Brown Hall, Room 313, provides students with the statistical and methodological support that they need to succeed in graduate school and in their professional careers. The peer instructors work with students individually and in groups to enhance understanding of statistics and associated methods needed to complete course and research projects. Students can seek assistance with basic statistics, epidemiological methods, statistical software, identifying data sources, and data analysis. Available services are contingent upon staff expertise. Assistance is available by appointment.

The Brown School hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations for students to get involved in and lead.  ​

There are also several campus-wide clubs and organziations to participate in.

A student-led governing body of the Brown School. SCC oversees not only school-wide events, but also aids in facilitating activities implemented by other student groups. This entity operates as a voice for students and acts as a liaison between students, faculty and the administration. 

Office of the Brown School Registrar

The Office of the Registrar in the Brown School, located in Hillman Hall, Suite 150, maintains academic records and assists students with registration and scheduling throughout their time of study at the Brown School. The office can assist students with questions relating to degree programs, course listings, scheduling conflicts, graduation eligibility, and academic policies. 

University Registrar

The Office of the University Registrar, located in the Women’s Building, maintains the academic records of all Washington University students and is the principal custodian of the University’s Student Information System.  The Office of the University Registrar provides all fundamental credentialing services for Danforth Campus students, including academic transcripts, diplomas, and the verification of enrollment and degrees.

Also see:

• Transcripts
• WUAchieve (Degree Audit System)

This online submission form is available 24/7 for students to share thoughts, concerns and suggestions about the Brown School in a confidential format.   All concerns are routed to the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs.

To find the best method of transportation to and from campus, the Office of Parking & Transportation has information about alternative transportation options such as the WUSTL Enterprise CarShare program, UPass for MetroBus and MetroLink Service, Campus2Home Shuttle, and the Campus Circulator.

For students bringing a car to campus, information is available about parking options at the Parking website.

All students at Washington University are subject to the University Judicial Code. The Code permits each Graduate or Graduate Professional School of the University to establish a process to hear and decide cases of alleged academic or professional misconduct using its own procedures. For other types of misconduct, the University Judicial Code applies. 

Please also refer to the Office of Student Conduct and University Compliance and Policies.​

The Brown School is committed to ensuring the success of all military personnel and veterans in their pursuit of attitudes, skills and habits of lifelong learning and leadership.

Veterans, military personnel and their dependents can use this website to locate University services, policies and procedures designed to ensure their continued success. 

The University rarely closes due to severe weather. In the unlikely event of a complete shut-down of classes or campus activities, cancellation information is posted on the Emergency Website and broadcast on local TV and radio stations. Occasionally, a single class or a scheduled event may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Students are advised to assume that classes have not been cancelled unless stated otherwise. Professors will typically communicate individual class cancellations via email.​

Personal devices can be registered on the University Wireless Network. Select the network called “wustl-2.0.” The device should connect without additional configuration. Once connected, open a web browser to be automatically directed to a network registration page. On this page, use your WUSTL Key to register your device for network access on the University’s new wireless network. (This registration form only needs to be completed once per device). After registration, the University recommends rebooting the device. After the device reboots, open a webpage to verify that the device is properly connected. 

If issues arise with wireless service, the website it.wustl.edu may be of assistance.  Students can also contact Student Technology Services for support in this area.

Student information, such as grades, transcripts, advisors, and billing information can be found on WebSTAC.  This site is also the portal for course registration. ​

This university-wide degree audit system allows students to request an audit of their coursework and determine if they are on track to successfully complete degree requirements.

The WUSTL Mobile app hosts information and sends notifications regarding safety, dining, campus circulator, courses, and more. Search for WUSTL Mobile from your device’s app store.

Washington University has partnered with Internet2 NET+ to provide WUSTL Box, a cloud-based content management and file sharing. It’s a secure and easy way to store and manage over 200 types of digital files. Individuals, teams and departments can use WUSTL Box to store and share files. 

The WUSTL Key is a student’s username for accessing University resources (e.g. WebSTAC, Blackboard, email, Inside Brown, library resources, computer labs). It is important that students not share their WUSTL Key password  with anyone.

• The WUSTL Key site allows students to recover passwords, change passwords or get help with their WUSTL Key.
• If the WUSTL Key site cannot assist with Key issues, please contact Systems & Procedures at 314-935-5707
• Students cannot change their WUSTL Key username without first speaking to the Office of the University Registrar