Information for Students

Debate Update
Latest edition of the Debate Update newsletter available here.

Remote Viewing Locations
On October 8, several remote locations will be available to watch the debate on campus. Click here for more information.

Buildings closed on October 8
Access to buildings on the Hilltop campus will be significantly reduced the afternoon and evening of Oct. 8. At 3:30 p.m. that day, all buildings on campus will be locked and access to all offices and classrooms will require key card access and authorized identification. Classes after 3 p.m. will be canceled. Hilltop campus employees who do not need to be on campus and can work from home should discuss that possibility with their supervisors.

South 40, The Village and fraternities open only to current residents on Oct. 8
No guests will be allowed in the Hilltop residential areas, including the South 40, The Village, and fraternities on Oct. 8. Only individuals with a current valid Washington University ID will have access to any university residential areas.

Students, faculty and staff who will be on the Hilltop campus on Oct. 8 must have a current, valid Washington University ID or an official university-issued credential. Only those persons who are properly credentialed may enter or remain in the secure perimeter surrounding the Athletic Complex or at other times as determined by security personnel.

Athletic Complex closes on Sept. 30 for 'Debate Week'
The Athletic Complex will close to campus and public use at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 to prepare for the presidential debate on Friday, Oct. 8 at Washington University. It will reopen on Monday, Oct. 11.

Alternative exercise locations have been arranged with the following:

• Bally's Total Fitness: (314) 725-1777, 7393 Forsyth, has offered the use of their facilities from Friday, October 1 through Monday, October 11. All Washington Universitystudents, faculty, and staff must present a current Washington University photo ID.  NOTE: Waiver must be filled out on site. The hours for Bally's Total Fitness are Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  
• Center of Clayton: (314) 290-8500, 50 Gay Avenue, has offered the use of their recreation facilities from Friday, October 1 through Monday, October 11. The cost per use is $3. All Washington University students, faculty, and staff who use the Center of Clayton must present a current Washington University photo ID.   Facilities include: fitness center with cardio and weight equipment, indoor track, swimming pool, 500 sq. foot climbing wall, and 5 indoor gyms. The hours for the Center of Clayton are Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday, 5:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  
• McWilliams Patrons: While Debate preparations have made it necessary to close the Athletic Complex to recreation users October 1-10, McWilliams Fitness Center members may go to the South Forty Fitness Center (located in Wohl Center). Only current Fitness Center members are eligible to use the South Forty facilities; you must present a current Washington University picture ID as well as your McWilliams pass. The hours for the South Forty Fitness Center are Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Educate Yourself 2004
A series of weekly forums beginning September 2 and running through the elections on November 2. Click here for more information.

Student Involvement
Art students design presidential debate logos
As the Oct. 8 presidential debate approaches, many in the University community are starting to get involved, including three students who were among the 2004 degree candidates. Click here for more information.