Webster University

Each Webster campus is unique and offers a different student life experience.

The St. Louis campus features an attractive mix of historic and contemporary architecture framed by towering trees and gorgeous landscaping where students study, relax, and make friends. Since the Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis and the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis are also housed on campus, you may hear music in the air as you walk to class.

St. Louis' ever-expanding MetroLink light rail transit system connects the busy metro area to Lambert-Saint Louis International Airport; downtown St. Louis landmarks such as Busch Stadium, the Arch and Laclede's Landing; Central West End, and Forest Park — one of the largest urban parks in the workd, even outsizing Central Park in New York City. MetroLink also connects to Shrewsbury, a town located next to Webster Groves, where the campus is located.

Webster University opened two new residence halls at the main campus in St. Louis, and a new dormitory at the Geneva, Switzerland, campus.

With the opening of two new $16 million residence halls, all "out-of-town" freshmen studying at the St. Louis location will be required to live on campus for their first two years. The brand-new housing facilities feature semi-private bathrooms, high- speed Internet access, the ability to watch cable TV from laptops and more.

The St. Louis student housing includes traditional suite-style residence halls and apartments. For first-time freshman, housing options include West Hall in the New Residence Hall Complex, Loretto Hall, Maria Hall, and the Webster Village Apartments. Transfer students, as well as returning sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply for housing in the Webster Village Apartments or the East Hall in the New Residence Hall Complex.

For more information about the differences in these living options, check out the room size comparison chart.

Numerous clubs, activities, and cultural programs at the St. Louis campus offer you many ways to get actively involved in campus life and make friendships that last a lifetime. In addition to the popular Go Global and International Week festivals held each spring, there are many other international clubs to join such as the Foreign Language Club, Chinese Student Association, International Student Association, Japanese Student Association, Ambassadors, Thai Student Association, and the Latin American Student Organization. (Link to the Clubs and Organizations Page)

The noted Webster Film Series also showcases more than 200 films a year. All performances are free for students.

St. Louis, Missouri

Home to more than 2.5 million people, St. Louis is a thriving metropolis with internationally known cultural attractions such as the Saint Louis Art Museum, and the City Museum.

The U-City and Delmar Loop is a favorite shopping district for eclectic tastes in clothes, food, and entertainment for college students. Early rock and roll singer/guitarist Chuck Berry is a native of St. Louis and continues to perfrom at BlueBerry Hill, one of the many restaurants located in U-City. The historic French Soulard neighborhood is a popular place to go for fresh produce, great restaurants, and entertainment.

Popular entertainment spots also include The Hill - where many of the area's best Italian restaurants can be found, The Fabulous Fox Theatre featuring a Byzantine facade and oriental décor where many Broadway productions and comedy shows tour annually, and many other entertainment hot spots such as the ScottTrade Center, Missouri Botnaical Garden, St. Louis Science Center, and Union Station, .

St. Louis is a major-league sports city as well with professional baseball, hockey, soccer, and football. Forest Park, in the center of the city, is a large urban park with bike trails, picnic areas, a golf course, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Muny outdoor theatre.

As one of the most historic cities in the United States, St. Louis is well-known for its French and German heritage and bright Victorian past. It was also the host for the World's Fair in 1904 and first Olympic Games ever held in the United States.

St. Louis has modernized into a globally known contributor in the healthcare and scientific research fields. This renaissance was brought about by large-scale construction and renovation efforts seen throughout the city in conjunction with corporate support and strong civic organizational efforts.