​​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!

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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

12:00 – 2:45 PMCheck In
 Campus Resource Fair 
 Connection & Conversation Space  
1:00 -1:45 PM Sample Faculty Lectures #1
 Brown School Tours 
2:00 – 2:45 PMSample Faculty Lectures #2
 Brown School Tours
3:00 – 4:00 PMFaculty Panel Discussion + Q&A
4:00 – 5:30 PMCommunity Welcome Reception 

Saturday, April 11

9:00 – 9:30 AMBreakfast
*Check in available if needed
9:30 – 10:15 AMOpening Remarks + Connection Activity
10:30 – 11:45 AM Curriculum + Practicum Overviews + Q&A
      Master of Social Work 
      Part-Time Master of Social Work
      Advanced Standing Master of Social Work
      Master of Social Policy
12:00 – 1:00 PMCurrent Student Panel Discussion + Q&A
1:00 – 2:00 PMLunch Break*Optional Brown School tour at 1:30 PM
2:15 – 4:00 PMFinancial Aid Presentation 
 Your Brown School Journey Activity
4:15 – 4:30 PMClosing Remarks

Lodging and Accommodations 

Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center

WashU’s Danforth Campus is centrally located in St. Louis County near the Clayton and University City neighborhoods.  There are numerous hotel options nearby, many of which are within walking distance or reachable using public transportation.  Visit the link below to see a full list and when booking be sure to ask if they have a discounted rate for WashU visitors!

Hotels Near Danforth Campus

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.

  • Attend the 36th Annual Buder Center Powwow at WashU being held on campus on Saturday, April 11
  • 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.