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EnglishHow to Explore Degree Programs and Schools at WashU
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Start at the WashU homepage (washu.edu) and use its two main academic entry points: Browse our degree programs and Explore our schools and departments. The first helps you find programs by interest; the second helps you understand which school or department houses them. This path suits prospective undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who want an overview before narrowing down a specific application.
Use the homepage as your starting point
The WashU homepage presents these academic links alongside other community resources, including research discoveries and finding a WashU doctor. For program exploration, focus on the two academic links:
- Browse our degree programs — the place to look for degree offerings.
- Explore our schools and departments — the place to see how WashU is organized academically.
The homepage does not list every program or school directly, so treat it as a navigation hub rather than a catalog.
A practical exploration sequence
- Open washu.edu. Use the homepage navigation to locate the degree programs link.
- Browse degree programs. Scan for fields that match your interests. The homepage frames WashU's work around big questions and real solutions, so note which program areas connect to topics you care about.
- Check the schools and departments page. Confirm which school offers the program and whether related departments broaden your options.
- Cross-reference with research. The homepage highlights research themes such as global health, climate change, ALS, Alzheimer's disease, and neuroscience. If a program aligns with these areas, the schools and departments pages can help you see where that work happens.
- Verify details on the program page. Once you identify a candidate program, go to its own page for requirements, faculty, and application information.
Expected result: a shortlist of programs and the schools that offer them, ready for deeper research.
What the homepage does and does not tell you
| Question | Where to look |
|---|---|
| What degree programs exist? | Browse our degree programs link |
| Which school offers a field? | Explore our schools and departments |
| What research is WashU known for? | Homepage research and news sections |
| Admission requirements, deadlines, costs | Individual program and school pages (not summarized on the homepage) |
The homepage does not publish tuition, deadlines, or admission criteria. Those details belong to the individual program or school pages, so plan to visit them before applying.
Common sticking points
- Stopping at the homepage. The homepage is a gateway; program specifics live one or two clicks deeper.
- Confusing research themes with program lists. News items about ALS or Alzheimer's research show institutional strengths, not a complete list of degrees.
- Assuming one school covers a field. Related departments may sit in different schools, so check both entry points.
- Skipping the "no-loan" policy note. The homepage links to WashU's "no-loan" policy for financial aid context; read it on its own page rather than inferring aid details from the homepage.
When this approach fits
Use this homepage-first path if you are early in your search and want orientation across WashU's academic landscape. If you already know the exact program, go directly to that program's page and use the schools and departments link only to confirm its home school.