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International Applicants

The Johnson Scholarship

International Applicant FAQs

  • Does Washington and Lee offer ESL or Intensive English Programs?
    No.  It is expected that international students will have a high level of English proficiency.  The Writing Center and department tutors are valuable resources and provide wonderful help when in need. Filed under: International
  • Can I receive college credit for my high school course work?
    Yes, please review the University’s external credit policies for AP, IB, ECTS, GCE, UCLES, or AICE exams at: http://registrar.wlu.edu/policies/ Filed under: International
  • What type of international student organizations are on campus?
    Amnesty International, Caribbean Society, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), International House, International Relations Association, Multicultural Student Association, Nicaragua Project, Onyx, Pan Asian Association for Cultural Exchange, SAIL International Development and Relief Group, Student Association for International Learning (SAIL), SAIL International Student Association, SAIL Outreach Committee, Spanish House, Turkish Generals, and World’s Humane Youth. [...]

More International Applicant FAQs

More than 120 students at W&L hold foreign citizenship, representing more than 45 nationalities in our student body. To encourage first-year international applicants, we automatically waive the $50 application fee for all international students who apply online using the Common Application or the Washington and Lee application.
To apply for admission, international students living outside the U.S. are required to submit an application that includes:

  • Completed application -- The Common Application with W&L's Supplement or the W&L Online Application
    • The $50 application fee is automatically waived for international students.
  • 2 Teacher Recommendations 
  • School Counselor Recommendation 
  • Official High School Transcript with English translation 
  • Official score reports from the SAT (W&L's code is: 5887), the ACT (4430), TOEFL, or the IELTS. 
  • SAT Subject Tests are NOT required for international students living outside the U.S. 

Interviews are not available for international students living abroad, except in the UK.

If you are an international student living in the U.S., please follow the same application instructions as first-year applicants.

Transfer International Students

If you have enrolled full-time at another university, then you must apply as a transfer student. Please visit our page regarding transfer admissions. The testing requirements listed above are required for international transfer students.  Please note, there is no significant source of financial aid available to transfer students.

Financial Aid

International students are eligible to apply for both need-based and merit-based financial assistance. Detailed application instructions can be found on the Financial Aid Web site.
• Johnson Scholarship Program (merit-based scholarship)
• Need-based Financial Assistance Application and Instructions

Application Materials

 

You may apply for admission to Washington and Lee University via one of the following options:

 

Application materials for the Johnson Scholarship Program may be found
in the W&L Application, or in the W&L Supplement to the Common App.

Print versions of these materials may be found on our Dates & Downloads page