Washington and Lee University
Location: 10 Lee Avenue
Floors: 2
Coed: by House
Room Types: Single or Double
Residents: 5
The Chavis House is a University owned and maintained theme house. It is named for Washington and Lee University's first African American student, Rev. John Chavis. The facility is a two-story brick house with basement laundry facilities located at 10 Lee Avenue. The common space in the Chavis House is considered open university space and is a central congregating point for many of the African American community.
John Chavis was a free black who completed his studies at Liberty Hall (former name of Washington and Lee University) in 1799.
Chavis House Residency Rules and Process
The following description outlines the rules and process for room selection that student must know when considering the Chavis House as a living option.
In addition to providing student housing, the Chavis House is to provide a physical space on campus where African originated and African American (and other American ethnic/racial minority) cultures and traditions are not only tolerated but actively appreciated. It is meant to be "open" space and the center for meaningful social outlet and shared resources.
The Chavis House may be a co-ed by floor. Preference will be given to active members of the MSA, PRIDE and other groups that promote diversity at Washington and Lee. Likewise preference is given first, to seniors, then to juniors, and if space allows sophomores may live in the house. A class-year specific lottery will determine the order of room selections.
Chavis House residents must:
Chavis House Rooms
Room 13 - Single
Room 22 - Single
Room 23 - Single
Room 24 - Single
Room 25 - Staff
Adopted by the Student Multicultural Advisory Committee
