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First-Year Experience
A year of firsts.
NEW FRIENDS. NEW CLASSES. NEW CLUBS. NEW VIEW.
Your first year at W&L will be an exciting experience. There are many ways to get involved in academics and activities, and plenty of resources available should you need academic help, counseling services or other support. Throughout the year, students connect with resident advisers, peer counselors, class deans, faculty advisers, peer tutors and others to ensure success inside and outside the classroom. Class deans provide programming and support tailored to the unique needs and interests of students at W&L.
The Leading Edge Pre-Orientation
First-year students can begin making friends and building community by participating in a Leading Edge pre-orientation program. Students may choose from several meaningful experiences such as an outdoor adventure or community service project before returning to campus invigorated and prepared for an incredible first year.
FYE100: General Success Course
The First-Year Experience 100 (FYE100) course is offered to all first-year students to ease the transition from high school to W&L. The course fosters a sense of belonging, articulates the expectations of the university, familiarizes students with resources and opportunities, and helps them clarify their purpose and direction in college.
GO.WLU.EDU/FYE
A group of first-years and trip leaders take a triumphant photo after returning from the Appalachian Adventure pre-orientation camping trip.
— LAURA BETH LAVETTE • GENERAL CO-CHAIR OF FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION COMMITTEE
MAJOR: BIOCHEMISTRY • MINOR: POVERTY STUDIES
Rewarding ambition.
WE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT STUDENTS WHO DECIDE TO PURSUE NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIPS.
We have an office on campus dedicated to helping our students select and apply for opportunities they believe will most benefit them, both during and after their time at W&L. Many students win prestigious scholarships and fellowships to fund their education and fuel their passions, either as an undergraduate or in graduate school.
Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program was created to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Washington and Lee is proud to be included in the list of U.S. colleges and universities that have produced the most Fulbright U.S. Students for four years running.
Davis Projects for Peace
As a partner school of the Davis United World College Scholars Program, W&L is eligible to receive Davis Projects for Peace grants. At least one Washington and Lee student has won a Davis grant each year since the award’s inception.
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GOLDWATER FELLOWS
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GILMAN SCHOLARS
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TRUMAN SCHOLARS
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FELLOWS
— MARGARET MCCLINTOCK • MAJOR: ENGLISH • MINOR: ART HISTORY
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RHODES SCHOLARS
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