Welcome to the Brown School!
Here you will find helpful resources, important dates and announcements, and next steps for admitted students preparing to join the Brown School’s masters programs in social work, public health, and social policy.
Enrollment Timeline
- December 31, 2023 – FAFSA available for domestic students
- April 12 – 13, 2024 – Admitted Students Weekend
- May 1, 2024 – Deadline to confirm intent to enroll for fall 2024
- June 25, 2024 – Advanced Standing MSW course registration begins
- June 26, 2024 – MSW, MPH, MSP Course registration begins
- July 31, 2024 – Deadline to submit final transcripts
- August 5 – 15, 2024 – Bridge to Brown– required for MSW Advanced Standing students
- August 18, 2024 – Last day for international students to arrive in the US
- August 18, 2024 – WashU’s Graduate Student Orientation – strongly encouraged
- August 19 – 20, 2024 – International New Student Orientation – required for international students
- August 21 – 23, 2024 – New Student Orientation – required for all students
- August 26, 2024 – Fall semester begins
Resources and Next Steps
Admitted Student Checklist
- Confirm your intent to enroll no later than May 1, 2024 and pay your $200 non-refundable deposit here.
- Plan a visit to our campus or a virtual meeting with the admissions team.
- Apply for federal financial aid. The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available using WashU’s school code – 002520.
- Once available, submit your final official transcript.
- Review the student laptop requirement.
- Explore more about and register for proficiency exams.
- Read more about how to obtain your student ID.
- Review the MPH Human Biology prerequisite requirements.
Explore Financial Resources
- Explore our Financial Services resources to help you make informed financial decisions about your graduate education.
- Read the 2024-2025 Financing Your Education Guide.
- Access additional financial resources from The Graduate Center at Washington University.
Stay Connected
- Keep your contact information updated in your admissions portal so we can share important info with you.
- Join our Admitted Students Facebook group. Request to join the group today or search for “Brown School Admitted Students” on Facebook and request to join.
- Follow @WashUBrownSchool on Instagram for event updates, student stories, and deadline reminders.
- Follow the Brown School on WeChat. Search for the account ID “Brown School” or add the account ID “WUSTLBrownSchool” as a friend to connect and ask 1-on-1 questions.
Get to Know Our Community & Housing Resources
- Check out an introduction to St. Louis and several resources for off-campus housing.
- View “A Day in St. Louis” for a broader look at the attractions of our city.
- Find more information about the Brown School’s ties to the St. Louis community.
- Check out our variety of “Open Classroom” webinars.
- Discover student groups and events at the Brown School and Washington University.
- The Graduate Center is a resource dedicated to graduate and professional students across all schools at Washington University.
Admitted International Student Resources
Review resources and special considerations to prepare for your enrollment and arrival in the U.S. here
Campus-Based Fellowships, Research Assistantships & Part-Time Jobs
- Learn more about the career services available to Brown School students
- View Campus-Based Positions.