Washington and Lee University
One of the things I love about Washington and Lee is that I often have the opportunity to know parents of W&L students in addition to knowing our students. Whether meeting during first-year "move in, Parents' Weekend, or at a sporting event, I often hear W&L parents say they wish THEY could be their son or daughter! At Washington and Lee, we want parents and families to be part of the W&L family. This can sometimes be tricky as students begin to establish their independence and move from becoming teenagers to young adults. We strive to assist in that transition--for both families and students.
Our Parents and Family dashboard page will help familiarize you with many aspects of Washington and Lee including academics, activities outside the classroom, W&L traditions and opportunities for parents to be involved on campus. We have included a link to the Parents and Families Handbook that is provided to parents of new students each fall. If you would like a hard copy, please contact my assistant, Ms. Rice, at nrice@wlu.edu and she'll be sure to put a copy in the mail to you.
If we've not already met, I look forward to meeting you. Please don't hesitate to give me a call or drop me a line (dwatkins@wlu.edu) if you have questions. The Dean of First-Year Students, Dave Leonard (dleonard@wlu.edu), is also an invaluable resource to parents of first-year students (and beyond).
Welcome to the W&L family,
Dawn Watkins
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students