Lives of Consequence

Leading lives of consequence.

ASK A W&L STUDENT WHAT THEY CAN DO WITH THEIR MAJOR AND THE ANSWER YOU’LL GET IS ”JUST ABOUT ANYTHING.”

Washington and Lee University integrates the rigorous inquiry that is a hallmark of a liberal arts education with in-demand pre-professional programs, giving you an unmatched opportunity to succeed — and an undeniable ability to make an impact.

Personalized Career Support

Staff in the Office of Career and Professional Development work individually with students to explore interests, abilities and passions while discovering and navigating career and professional goals. From orientation to graduation and beyond, W&L supports students along their personal and professional journeys, helping them bridge the gap between W&L and life after college.

Engaged Alumni

Our dedicated alumni network is one of the best sources of knowledge, experience, advice, inspiration and opportunities for students. They are active advisers, returning to campus for career panels and alumni-in-residence programs and hosting students for career exploration trips in New York, Washington, D.C. and Charlotte.

Forbes, Personal Finance, Niche, Time/ Money Magazine and U.S. News & World Report all consider W&L among the best college values in the nation.

Social Impact Summit

“College is a place where you will grow no matter how you go through it. The only thing you control is who you grow up to be.”

— JOK ASIYO • MAJOR: COMPUTER SCIENCE • MINOR: CREATIVE WRITING

Mock interview conducted by alumnus

Matt Strickler ’03, then Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, visited with students in Professor Jim Casey’s Development Economics course to discuss the role of public policy in sustainable development.

97%

OF STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL

six months after receiving their diploma