The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at WashU is a leader in architecture, art, and design education.
We are advancing our fields through innovative research and creative practice, excellence in teaching, a world-class university art museum, and a deep commitment to addressing the social and environmental challenges of our time. Through the work of our students, faculty, and alumni, we are striving to create a more just, sustainable, humane, and beautiful world.
Fall 2026 applications are now open for undergraduate and graduate programs.
Upcoming Lectures
Oct 27 at 5:30pm • Steinberg Auditorium
Sonya Kelliher-Combs: Arthur L. and Sheila Prensky Island Press Visiting Artist Lecture
Oct 30, 5:30 – 7pm • Kuehner Court, Weil Hall
Foundations of Resilience: WashU Grads Designing for Climate and Justice