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First-Year Experience
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
The Career and Professional Development Office staff 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 Entrepreneurship Summit
— JOK ASIYO • MAJOR: COMPUTER SCIENCE • MINOR: CREATIVE WRITING
Mock interview conducted by alumnus
Matt Strickler ’03, 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.
93%
OF STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL
six months after receiving their diploma
— RALSTON HARTNESS • JOHNSON SCHOLAR • MAJOR: RELIGION • MINOR: EDUCATION
WHY WASHINGTON AND LEE?
“I knew I wanted a small, liberal arts school with an honor code. I fell in love with Lexington and the Shenandoah Valley when I visited, and I could feel something special on campus through things like the Speaking Tradition,
Honor System and the community.
After visiting campus, I could see how impactful this place had been on so many students and how many resources this place had to offer. I was beyond grateful to receive a Johnson Scholarship, and that was the icing on the cake for my already strong inclination that this was going to be the right place for me.”
The Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity
THOSE WITH THE INTELLECT TO EXCEL AND THE SELFLESSNESS TO CARE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD.
The Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity is one of the nation’s most ambitious efforts to elevate access to and engagement within higher education. Elements of the program include the Johnson Scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students, Johnson Opportunity Grants available to rising juniors and seniors, and an ongoing lecture and symposia series.
Johnson Scholarship
Awards at least full tuition, room and board merit scholarships to approximately 10% of the incoming class each year. Scholars also receive up to $7,000 to support internships, community service projects, facultysupervised research, international experiences and leadership projects during the summer.
Johnson Opportunity Grants
Johnson Opportunity Grants are funds that all students may pursue to support their independent projects in the U.S. and around the world. It might be an internship on Capitol Hill or involve participation in a national or international student conference, or it could include research travel that will help you become a leader in your chosen field of study. The possibilities are as unique and diverse as W&L students.
Lecture and Symposia Series
Every year, the Johnson Program supports lectures and programming that bring serious scholars in leadership and integrity to campus. Students have opportunities to learn from and engage with these scholars in multiple ways during their visit to campus.
UP TO 44 JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS
are awarded to exceptional students annually
