Are most professors approachable and receptive to requests for assistance?
Certainly! Washington University professors make a point of being approachable and accessible both inside and outside the classroom. Our professors are dedicated to using their knowledge and skills to fuel your enthusiasm, teach you to think for yourself, and spark the learning you’ll need to be successful. The professors who will teach you are leaders in their fields, engaged in research and scholarly activity and constantly challenging commonly held practices and beliefs. They perform research to serve society, write definitive books, create landmark works of art, and win major awards, such as the Nobel Prize. And they’re all accessible to you—as an undergraduate. You’ll benefit from the latest information as they bring the excitement of their own research and scholarly work into your classes.