Participating in any “In the Lou” excursions offered during Fall Welcome 2023 is optional, not required. Only students who have signed a waiver (or if you’re under 18 and had a parent/guardian sign a waiver) are able to participate in these optional programs.
- Adult Waivers
- Minor Waivers (under 18)
Taylor Stars, TRIO Scholars, Enterprise Holdings Scholars and Kessler Scholars are only permitted to sign-up for excursions on Thursday, August 24.
Students in the programs below should NOT sign up for any excursions as you will have program schedules that conflict with the “In the Lou” excursions.
- Beyond Boundaries
- Danforth Scholars
- Ervin Scholars
- Langsdorf Scholars
- Rodriguez Scholars

All outdoor experiences have been modified due to the Heat Advisory warning.
Please carefully read each excursion description prior to signing up as modes of transportation will vary.
To learn more about riding the Metrolink, view a quick tutorial on How to Ride the Metrolink, created by Access STL.
The last opportunity to sign up for the following “In the Lou” programs is Tuesday, August 22 at 5:00 PM.
August 24 between 1 – 5 p.m.
- Bayer YMCA Visit
- Black History Bus Tour
- Coloring STL Missouri History Museum Exhibit
- Cortex Innovation Community Visit
- Downtown Saint Louis Walking Tour
- Gateway Arch Museum Visit + Tram Ride
- General City Bus Tour
- Griot Museum of Black History & Culture Museum Visit
- Saint Louis Art Museum Exhibits
- Saint Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum Visit + Tour of Busch Stadium
- Saint Louis Zoo Visit
- Soccer City Missouri History Museum Exhibit
Please contact your assigned WUSA for all questions related to the sign up process.
August 25 between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Castlewood State Park Hiking Trip
- Central West End Walking Tour
- Cherokee Street Walking Tour
- Coloring STL Missouri History Museum Exhibit
- Delmar DevINe Visit
- Downtown Walking Tour
- Gateway Arch Museum Visit + Tram Ride
- General City Bus Tour
- Griot Museum of Black History & Culture Museum Visit
- Kranzberg Arts Foundation Tour: Grand Center Arts District
- The Grove Neighborhood Food Four
- Third Degree Glass Factory Demo + Panel
- Saint Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum Visit + Tour of Busch Stadium
- Saint Louis Zoo Visit
- Soccer City Missouri History Museum Exhibit
Please contact your assigned WUSA for all questions related to the sign up process.