Welcome, incoming Class of First-Year Students! Below is information for those interested in taking Chinese and/or Japanese language at W&L. It is exciting to begin a new language in college or ...

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It is a privilege to address the class of 2026 on the occasion of your commencement. I remember when I sat, as you do now, surrounded by classmates, wearing identical gowns, waiting to receive our ...

Beginning with the 2026–27 application cycle, Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications will be due on January 5, rather than January 1, to avoid overlap with the international holiday.

Judge John Micheal (Mike) Luttig is a Washington and Lee alum (class of ‘76) and graduated from University of Virginia Law School in 1981. After an exemplar legal career, in 1991, former President ...

Join W&L Dance the last weekend in March as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of dance on campus! The special weekend includes dance classes, lecture/demonstrations, performances, round table career ...

Join us for a timely and wide-ranging conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg, one of the most influential voices in American journalism today. Mr. Goldberg will be in conversation with Eric Deggans, NPR ...

The university provost and Jo and James Ballengee Professor of English talks Ralph Ellison and the writer’s views on America’s complex history. Conner discusses Ellison scholarship at W&L, how he came ...

W&L is committed to hearing directly from those who make the university such a special place to learn and work. The 2026 Faculty & Staff Engagement Survey is an opportunity for employees to share ...

In this episode, we sit down with Assistant Professor of Philosophy Angela Sun to explore the question at the heart of this season: “What is beauty?” Through reflections on philosophy, music, art and ...

Updated October 10, 2025 University Registrar About Us Catalogs Forms Resources Services Apostilles Class Ranks Spring 2025 Class Rank Spring 2024 Class Rank Spring 2023 Class Rank Spring 2022 Class ...

Appalachian Adventure gives students the opportunity to challenge themselves and meet fellow First-Year and upper-division students, all while hiking the Appalachian Trail.