At WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), your success is the top priority. The challenges of balancing education with work and family obligations require a level of support that isn’t always found in traditional programs. Your personalized path begins with a dedicated recruiter who helps you explore your options at CAPS and you navigate every step of the application process. Once enrolled, Student Success Navigators provide individual academic counseling, program planning and support.
The CAPS student support system is designed to make your educational journey as smooth as possible, allowing you to balance your studies with your personal and professional responsibilities. With CAPS, you have a dedicated team committed to helping you achieve your educational and career goals.
Start your journey with a recruiter
Prospective students should schedule an appointment with a recruiter to discuss their interests before applying for admission to a degree or certificate program. Recruiters can also help you if you are undecided about your academic goals or want to become more familiar with college procedures before applying for admission.
Search for courses
Prospective and current students can explore course offerings to help plan their educational pathway and quickly achieve their professional goals.
Find funding
Prospective and current students can maximize their financial aid options with help from dedicated CAPS financial aid advisors.
Get help from a Student Success Navigator
Student Success Navigators for current CAPS students are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Note: phone appointments are not available for international phone numbers. Please reach out via email if you are a student with an international phone number.
Career Placement Support
Your support does not end when you finish your program. CAPS students have access to career specialists who provide dedicated career assessments and coaching along with skills training to help you plan a career pathway. You can then use that foundation to connect with WashU’s global community of leaders, recruiters, influencer networks, and alumni to help you access job opportunities that match your skills and career goals.