President William C. (Will) Dudley William C. (Will) Dudley became the 27th president of Washington and Lee University on January 1, 2017. A Virginia native, born in Charlottesville and raised in ...

W&L students are actively engaged in the Lexington and Rockbridge County communities. Examples range from tutoring in local schools to providing interpretation services for the hospital, and from ...

W&L supports structures that are student-led, student-governed and student-elected. As part of our Honor System and our philosophy, we believe in student autonomy. That is why many clubs and events, ...

The popularity of the Greek system at Washington and Lee is a testament to both the camaraderie that the students find within their organizations and the breadth of opportunities that they provide.

Intramurals and Recreation Our intramural and club sports programming provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to compete and play together. Club sports and intramural are a great way ...

Recreation and Fitness Wellness programming encourages students to maintain healthy living, while club and intramural sports provide opportunities for friendly competition year-round. Students benefit ...

With over 100 student organizations and countless activities to choose from, life at W&L is never dull. In the past few years, enthusiastic members of the Outing Club built a new and expanded ...

Arts and Culture There is no shortage of ways to enjoy the arts. W&L hosts more than 100 performances each year and is home to several museums and galleries. In town, Lexington supports a thriving ...

Leadership and Service We help students realize their potential — not just as students, but as leaders. Students find their passion and take charge of it by working as organization presidents, ...

Spiritual and Religious Life While Washington and Lee University is a non-sectarian institution, we realize that spirituality is part of a student’s holistic development. We provide programs, ...

We are working to bring you a brand new online alumni experience! Our team is currently building something exciting and we are excited to share it with you. In the meantime, stay connected and be the ...

2028 Class Profile There is no single formula for a successful application. We are looking for an exceptional group of intellectually curious students who will actively and positively contribute to ...