The Washington University in St. Louis Drug and Alcohol Policy affords recognized student groups the privilege of serving alcohol at certain events. As adults, students are expected to know and abide by all applicable state and federal laws and University policies and procedures.

Find a list of resources for news media or other members of media.

The Event Management Department within the Office of Campus Life manages more than thirty unique event spaces on the Danforth Campus.

Fires pose a significant risk due to their destructive power that and ability to spread quickly. Knowing what to do during a fire situation will save lives.

The following guidance is meant to assist members of the University community in understanding restrictions on lobbying and campaign activity and requirements for hosting events on campus that involve elected officials or political candidates in either their campaign or official government capacities.

The following provisions are applicable to advertising and marketing materials disseminated to the university community.

If your claim against a faculty member is for discrimination or discriminatory harassment, you have options, both informal and formal, for dealing with your concerns. You may pursue informal means instead of or before making a formal complaint. If an informal procedure is ineffective, the formal procedures remain open to you. If your claim is not for discrimination or discriminatory harassment, you may pursue the informal procedures outlined below.

This Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual assault), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or genetic information (collectively, “the Protected Characteristics”). Such conduct may also violate federal, state or local law. 

This policy applies to News Media; Non-News, Freelance and Commercial Media; Drone Flights; Weddings and Special Events; and Athletics and Sports Events

In order to maintain a safe and secure learning, working and living environment, WashU prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or storage of weapons, explosives, or fireworks by any person on any University-owned or controlled property and at any University-sponsored activity or event, regardless of location. Any implied possession or threat of use of a weapon will also be considered a violation of this policy.