Washington and Lee University
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please pick up your room key outside of Graham-Lees Hall on Washington Street. Turn over your key to your family and our W&L upper-division students will assist your family with the move in process while you proceed across the street to Early-Fielding to receive registration and orientation material. Within just a few minutes you will catch up with your family in your room to begin unpacking. All students are required to check-in including Leading Edge participants, pre-season athletes, transfers and international students. Be prepared-it's a W&L tradition that it rains either on check-in day or commencement day.
Take a break from the heat and enjoy some cool refreshments, hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers and salads with your family in the Quad.
President Ken Ruscio and Dean of First-Year Students Dave Leonard will offer their thoughts on University life to parents of new students. Information sessions with key staff members immediately follow the president's remarks.
Please join us for some cool refreshments and light fare prior to going about your evening.
Associate Dean of the Williams School Rob Straughn will provide information about opportunities in the Williams School and the differences between studying here and at traditional business schools.
New transfer students meet with University Registrar Scott Dittman and Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dawn Watkins for dinner and information regarding individual credit evaluations.
New students and their families are invited to experience dinner at the old "D-Hall." Join us for a glimpse of W&L dining cuisine and a taste of what you can expect during the academic year.
7:00 p.m. First-year resident advisers meet with their hall residents to review policies, establish certain guidelines, provide basic information, and answer questions about life at W&L.
9:00 p.m. ThinkFast is a multi-award winning, totally interactive, audience-response trivia game show. Its special recipe is simple; in addition to an energetic host and elaborate staging, an entertaining mixture of audio and video clips are integrated with trivia relating to current events, popular TV shows, movies, and current pop music. The ThinkFast Challenge will also include trivia that non-intrusively reinforces messages of prevention, responsibility, and awareness. ThinkFast is a high-action, high-speed game and participants are encouraged to contribute their energy to win cool prizes!
In this prequel we meet James T. Kirk, Spock, Bones and Uhura and the rest of a group who will become the famed crew of the Enterprise. This film follows the early days and struggles of the team on their first mission out of Starfleet Academy. Don't miss this fantastic box-office hit!
Students are encouraged to attend religious services at their chosen place of worship. Clergy will be available at check-in on Saturday to share various religious options with students.
All incoming students who used Spanish or French for their entrance requirement in foreign language should take the placement test. We strongly recommend that students take the placement test even if they do not intend to take that language at Washington and Lee. The online test takes approximately 20 minutes.
*** Due to the very large number of FY's required to take the exam, the timeframe for the exam has been extended and the make-up time has been changed as well. The Placement Exam will be offered from 8:30 - 12:30 and 2:30 - 3:30. The ONLY make-up time for any conflicts will be from 3:30-4:00. If a student has a conflict with the English Placement test, their assigned time, or they miss their scheduled time, they should simply attend the make-up time. Students will not be permitted to simply show up at any time.
All incoming students with academic experience in Latin must take the diagnostic test. Students with academic experience in Greek should meet with Professor Crotty immediately prior to or following the Latin exam to be placed in the appropriate level of Greek study.
You are invited to join Washington and Lee Hillel officers ("The Jew Crew"), Jewish faculty, and the Lexington Jewish community for a bagel brunch. W&L Hillel offers an exciting program of activities: from holidays and Shabbat to social action, learning, and recreation. W&L Hillel has something for everyone. Come meet the Jewish community on campus and find out more about Hillel events.
Your resident adviser will tell you which brunch to attend. If you are in
Group #1, meet in the John W. Elrod Commons Marketplace at 11:00 a.m.
Your resident adviser will tell you which brunch to attend. If you are in
Group #2, meet in the John W. Elrod Commons Marketplace at 11:45 a.m.
1:00 p.m. President Ken Ruscio and Dean of First-Year Students Dave Leonard will offer their insights about University Life to the Class of 2013. Students will first be welcomed by Eric Hoffman ‘10L, President of the Executive Committee. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
1:45 p.m. Meet fellow first-years in the old "D-Hall" to complete a survey that is part of W&L's efforts to understand and improve student learning. Pencils will be provided.
2:45 p.m. For students with an SAT verbal or SAT II writing score of 700+, this placement test is optional. Students may take it to try to be exempted (although this is very uncommon). If they do not take it, they will be placed in English 105. Students who are exempt (score of 5 on AP) don't take the test. All other students must take the test, the result of which is placement in 101, 105 or exemption. Students will be notified whether they are in the optional or mandatory group via their W&L e-mail accounts.
3:45 p.m. Stop by the BDG Quad after the English placement test to pick-up your complimentary SPEAK T-shirt. Wear this to tonight's Alumni Association cook out.
For those students who intend to continue studying German.
For those students who intend to continue studying Russian.
Please contact Professor Matthew Bailey, Dept. of Romance Languages, x8160.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Wear your new SPEAK t-shirt to this dinner for a prize. Live entertainment while you feast.
8:00 p.m. An entertaining and extremely provocative theatrical presentation, Pieces of the Puzzle will challenge you to reflect on social and health issues that you may encounter during your college years. Group discussions with your hall will follow, led by trained LIFE peer health educators, peer counselors and first-year resident advisers.
When Nate Staniforth performs at a college or university, it's not just another show, it's a campus invasion. Nate's performance combines stunning magic with original music, audience interaction, and a multimedia presentation that makes Nate's appearances absolutely unique. Gone are the tables, boxes, scarves, top hats and bad jokes that come to mind when one hears the word "magician." In his shows, Nate does magic. Simply. Openly. And it's amazing!
This test is designed to aid the Mathematics Department in identifying students qualified for placement in courses beyond Calculus I. This test should only be taken by students who satisfy the following three criteria:
1. Had at least a half-year of calculus (not necessarily an AP course),
2. Do not have AP or transfer credit for calculus, and
3. Intend to take calculus at Washington and Lee University
This session will be introduced by Vice-President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dawn Watkins. University Provost June Aprille will be joined by Dean of the College Hank Dobin and Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics Larry Peppers to welcome you to Washington and Lee. The provost and deans will also offer reflections on the intellectual life of the University. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks, or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
First-year students interested in a course of study in preparation for health careers are required to attend this brief information session with members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Learn about the wide array of Study Abroad opportunities.
Meet initial faculty members from all academic areas of the University.
An opportunity for all first-years to become acquainted with W&L students from various cultures and backgrounds. Join the MSA for fun and fellowship.
Join librarians for a brief talk and tour and get a free travel mug. Tours begin at 1:30 and 2:15.
If your initial faculty adviser scheduled a time for you to meet with him/her, this is a time to ask questions regarding registration, classes or anything about which you might be uncertain. (Meetings are scheduled by select faculty members at their request.)
Meet your initial faculty adviser at his/her office at 5:15 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Some faculty advisers host these dinners in a different location. If that is the case you will have been notified by your adviser. You will also meet your fellow student advisees at this time.
Change into comfortable clothing.
‘Sodalis' is the Latin word meaning ‘solidarity' or ‘unity' among individuals in a community. SODALIS is a brand new program on the orientation schedule-a program planned and run by our upper-division students to welcome you into our unique community of honor and integrity. Lace up your tennis shoes and join us for an evening of team building unlike anything you've experienced. Everyone has a role to play in order to guarantee team success. Tonight we celebrate your character, your accomplishments, and the commonalities that have brought you together here, at W&L.
Can't Hang has "It"-the indescribable quality that draws people in. "It" could be the tight rhythm section, the booming bass, the unique punky dub guitars, or the reggae infused songs, with their smooth vocals and catchy melodies. This Baltimore-based band has sold over 13,000 CD's and 30,000 iTunes digital downloads, and released four albums. W&L house bands will open for Can't Hang, and FOC will be providing free pizza from Papa John's.
Meet with your initial faculty adviser at a time provided by your resident adviser. This is the time when you officially sign-up for fall classes.
This meeting is mandatory for any student receiving any form of need-based scholarship, grant, loan or work-study assistance.
Student-run campus governance is integral to student life at W&L. Governing bodies are empowered through the EC (Executive Committee), which gains its authority through the Board of Trustees. The EC also manages the University Honor System. The Student Judicial Council (SJC) enforces standards of civility and appropriate conduct that fall outside the Honor System. The Student-Faculty Hearing Board (SFHB) hears and judges cases dealing with sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment involving W&L students. Students will also have an opportunity to hear from residential life leadership and Greek organization leadership. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
Washington and Lee University is committed to equality of all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, religious affiliation, gender or any other defining characteristic. Each and every one of you has something special to offer this community, so it is our earnest hope that you will teach one other. In order to be fully prepared for the "real world" you must be fully prepared to meet its people. To get you started, we have gathered a panel of W&L faculty members and students who will share their perspectives, experiences and knowledge.
Wednesday Night Live is Washington and Lee's best and only sketch comedy group. Don't miss out on the first show of the year on Tuesday evening. Seats go quickly, so come early and claim yours!
The matriculation process takes place in John W. Elrod Commons for first-year and new students. At any time between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; and 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, you must complete matriculation and receive your academic schedule.
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
P.E. Orientation and Swim Test
Doremus Gymnasium, 5th Floor Classroom
Grouped by last name:
8:30 a.m. A-Ca 12:30 p.m. K-N
9:30 a.m. Co-Go 1:30 p.m. O-Se
10:30 a.m. Gr-J 2:30 p.m. Sh-Z
Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Dr. Lynch at x8697 or lynchs@wlu.edu.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the various campus organizations and other extracurricular activities you can become involved with. All student clubs and organizations will host information tables. Bring your University Card!
Open to all interested in learning more about the major in East Asian Languages and Literature.
Contact Dr. Kolman at x8856.
Members of the Executive Committee will provide an introduction to University's most revered tradition: The Honor System. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate in Lee Chapel.
Consult your resident adviser for the time and place of your small group discussion about the Honor System with representatives from the Executive Committee.
We already know about your talent in the classroom. Now come and show us what makes you stand out amongst the crowd at the annual W&L Open-Mic and Karaoke Night! Whether it is singing a song, dancing, telling jokes, or demonstrating your groove, come out and show the campus those intangibles that don't show up on your transcript! This will prove to be a night of fun, laughter, and ice cream!
Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Dr. Lynch at x8697 or lynchs@wlu.edu.
Contact Dr. Kolman at x8856.
Bring your instrument.
Men are required to wear coat and tie. Cellular telephones are inappropriate.
Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Dr. Lynch at x8697 or lynchs@wlu.edu.
Contact Dr. Kolman at x8856.
Join the W&L community for dinner, ice cream and live music by Rikki Tikki Tavi on Cannan Green. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7:30, followed by entertainment and dessert from Sweet Things.