St. Louis businesses of all sizes have close ties to Washington University, including hiring our graduates, sponsoring students in our executive programs, providing guest speakers for our classrooms, consulting with our faculty, and supporting the Olin School financially. Attractive, affordable communities are all over St. Louis, several within two miles of Washington University. Most students find housing conveniently located near campus as well as on the University's shuttle line. Professor James Little serves PhD student Alexandra Mislin at the annual barbecue welcoming students to the Olin School. St. Louis offers major league sports, a riverfront entertainment district, diverse restaurants, shopping districts, and an acclaimed symphony and opera.
Public transportation is available for easy accessibility.
Sometimes, after a particularly difficult class, I enjoy a stroll through the zoo or Science Center or a walk around Forest Park. When family or friends come to visit, we all enjoy a trip to the Gateway Arch, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, or the Missouri Botanical Garden and then on to Union Station for dinner. There is also a wide range of restaurants in the area surrounding campus. The schedule is very convenient, and the shuttles are clean, safe, and comfortable.