About Washington University

Internationally recognized for its excellence in teaching and research, Washington University in St. Louis, ranked 15^th in the nation, welcomes undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states and more than 90 nations.

            In addition to being home to the School of Law, the University offers other outstanding graduate schools and programs, including those at the School of Medicine, the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, and the Olin School of Business.  The wide spectrum of academic disciplines available at Washington University enhances the diversity of our student population and adds to the intellectual life of the University and the School of Law.  As many of our law students elect to participate in one of our joint degree programs, they are, thus, highly involved with other divisions of the University.

            Anheuser-Busch Hall, the building that houses the School of Law, in located on the beautiful 169-acre Hilltop Campus, which is bordered by Forest Park, the site of the 1904 World’s Fair, and by the charming suburban communities of Clayton and University City.

            Something is always happening at Washington University and in St. Louis.  Students can choose from performances by professional theater and dance companies; lectures by prominent and controversial political figures (two presidential debates have been held at Washington University); literary readings by leading writers of the day; and impromptu music festivals.

            Indeed, the mission of Washington University is to promote learning-learning by students and faculty.  Teaching, the transmission of knowledge, is central to this mission, as is research, the creation of new knowledge.  Faculty composed of scholars, scientists, artists, and members of the learned professions serve society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care.

            It is the University’s goal to foster excellence in our teaching, research, scholarship, and service; to prepare students with the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning and with the leadership skills to enable them to become productive members of a global society.  The University serves as an exemplary institution our home community, St. Louis, as well as in the nation and the world.

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