​​Admitted Students Weekend 2026

Meet us in St. Louis on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 for Admitted Students Weekend 2026! 

This invaluable on-campus experience will introduce prospective students to the incredible connections and community available at the WashU Brown School.  Meet other members of your cohort, learn at a sample faculty lecture, get a taste of local St. Louis culture, and connect with valuable student resources during this two-day event.  We hope to see you there!

Schedule Sneak Peek

Admitted Students Weekend is designed as a two-day event, and we want you to get the most out of your time on campus!  We plan for all students to attend both Friday and Saturday to fully participate in all activities.

Friday, April 10

Programming will run from 12:00 pm until 5:30 pm and activities will include:

  • Resource Fair
  • Sample Faculty Lectures
  • Brown School Tours
  • Faculty Panel
  • Community Welcome Reception

Saturday, April 11

Programming will run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm and activities will include:

  • Current Student Panel
  • Sample Faculty Lectures
  • Curriculum Overviews
  • Self-guided Campus Tours

Lodging Assistance

Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center

To help admitted students from beyond the St. Louis area be able to attend ASW, the Brown School is offering a limited number of paid rooms at the Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center for the nights of Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11.  The Knight Center is conveniently housed on the west side of WashU’s campus, and a golf cart will be available to help transport guests to the Brown School. 

If you would like to reserve a free room, please let us know when you submit your Admitted Students Weekend registration.  Availability is on a first come, first serve basis until the room block is fully booked and every effort will be made to honor your room preferences.  Reservations for the Knight Center must be made no later than March 13 at 12:00 pm CST.

Looking for other options or making your own accommodations? There are plenty of other places to stay close to campus. Be sure to ask if they have a discounted rate for WashU visitors!

Getting to the Brown School

The Brown School’s campus-within-a-campus is located on the south side of WashU’s Danforth Campus. Admitted Students Weekend programming will take place in Goldfarb Hall, Brown Hall, and Hillman Hall.  Specific directions to the Brown School including driving directions, parking information, and mass transit options are available online.  ASW attendees staying at the Knight Center on campus can find driving directions and parking details on their website.

What to do Around The Lou

If you’ll be visiting from out of town, we encourage you to spend some time exploring our city.

  • Learn more about the St. Louis region here.
  • Explore Forest Park, a highly rated urban park just across the street from our campus, here.
  • St. Louis is a great place to grab a bite. Explore the STL dining scene here. The closest neighborhoods to campus are Clayton, the Central West End, and University City/Delmar Loop.
  • Want to extend your visit to St. Louis? Check out these upcoming events.
  • Review resources for visiting campus – including lodging and dining – from Washington University.
  • What to do around WashU Google Map offers a curated map of places to eat and things to do around the city.