The Division of Student Affairs offers “Dialogue Across Difference,” an eight-week course that teaches undergraduate students how to explore difficult topics such as politics, religion, race and gender in a positive and productive way.

The Dialogue Across Difference course is sponsored by Thomas & Nicolle McGowan and we’re grateful for their support.

Registration for courses, Spring 2026

The DxD course sections are listed on Workday as Arts and Sciences, General Studies. They run from 2/23/26 to 4/17/26. See below for links and instructions for accessing the course on Workday:

  1. In the Workday top search bar type “Find Course Section”.
  2. Click on the blue link that reads SRPT0039-Find Course Sections.
  3. Select “Start Date Within” scroll to Semester Calendar. Choose 2025-2026, then click Spring 2026 (01/12/2026-05/06/2026).
  4. Click on “Academic Level” undergraduate.
  5. Type in “Dialogue Across Difference” in the top search bar, click the search button.
  6. All DxD sections will be displayed.
  7. Click “Expand All” to view course details.
  8. Click on your desired course and add to “saved schedule”.
DxD Class Listing Links:

GENST 2325-01 Mon/Wed 5:30-6:20pm
Topics in General Studies: Dialogue Across Difference: Race
GENST 2326-01 Mon/Wed 5:30-6:20pm
Topics in General Studies: Dialogue Across Difference: Gender
GENST 2327-01 Tues/Thu 9:00-9:50am
Topics in General Studies: Dialogue Across Difference: Politics
GENST 2327-02 Tues/Thu 4:00-4:50pm
Topics in General Studies: Dialogue Across Difference: Politics
GENST 2328-01 Tues/Thu 9:00-9:50am
Topics in General Studies: Dialogue Across Difference: Interfaith

Reflections from DxD course students

DxD has been an incredible opportunity to engage with my peers in the WashU community on relevant topics that we all share a variety of perspectives on. I highly recommend this course – there is so much value in bringing social issues and real-world discussion into the classroom setting.

Bella Gomez, Class of 2026

DxD has given me a framework that I can use to broach difficult political topics, and I plan to use these skills often after graduation. I feel better equipped to discuss these topics with others. I wish I developed these skills earlier on in my collegiate experience, and I am confident that future cohorts will benefit from this course.”

Otto Brown, Class of 2023