A W&L education develops versatile, necessary skills like critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and effective communication that prepare students not only for their first job after college but for …

Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the U.S. Today, W&L is a top-ranked, private university where students grow intellectually, unlock opportunities and prepare for their futures.

One of the smallest of the nation’s top law schools -- and W&L’s only graduate program -- the Washington and Lee University School of Law seeks to cultivate broad-minded, highly skilled, …

A visit to campus can go a long way to learning whether W&L is right for you. If you are unable to join us in Lexington, we invite you to take advantage of the virtual resources to explore our …

While our distinctive curriculum gives students academic options not available at other schools of our size, the full W&L experience extends beyond the classroom.

W&L offers 24 varsity sports as well as club and intramurals. We compete at the NCAA Division III level and regularly claim championships in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

Please explore these pages to see the full range of academic opportunities available to current and prospective W&L students. Parents, alumni, faculty, and staff will also find a wealth of …

All W&L students are required to live on campus for at least their first three years. Housing options range from traditional residence halls to fraternity and sorority houses, theme houses, …

Faculty advising, peer tutoring, career development, writing assistance and library and information technology services all help to ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed …

Welcome to W&L! We invite you to visit our campus for a General Information Session with an Admissions Officer and a guided tour with a current University Ambassador.