Vision
Enable WashU graduate and professional schools to enhance research and education by advancing curriculum, recruitment, the graduate student experience, and WashU’s global presence.
Graduate students at WashU are a foundational component to the institution’s educational and research ecosystems. WashU is committed to providing world-class academic experiences including opportunities to work with and become renowned experts in their fields. At WashU, we believe our graduate programs are central to our identity. We are dedicated to recruiting top talent and providing students with premier experiences that help them develop into outstanding global citizens.
Distinctive Academic Programs
Exceptional academic programs set the stage to develop outstanding graduates of WashU. The Doctoral Council is a sounding board that provides counsel to programs and administration on best practices surrounding graduate education. WashU strives to support our students in their educational journeys, and raise the profile of our academic programs domestically and internationally.
Pathways for Educational Access and Excellence
In addition to the formal academic experience, WashU believes in supporting our graduate students through co-curricular experiences, such as the Pivot 314 Program and the graduate Excellence in Communication and English Language Skills Program (ExCELS) – both created at WashU offering unique training.
From the start, our graduate students’ journey at WashU provides best in class competitive fellowship opportunities, such as the Ann W. and Spencer T. Olin-Chancellor’s Fellowship and the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, and fosters an environment where students can thrive. during their time with us.