2023-24 Virtual Events

Upcoming Admissions Academies

The "Center" of It All, Part II

Sunday, Sep. 24 at 7:00 PM ET
for High School Seniors
This Admissions Academy session will feature three academic centers that provide unique programming and support students of all majors in their coursework, research, and professional endeavors — the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics, and the Shepherd Program for Poverty and Human Capability Studies. Join our co-hosts to learn more about how these centers and programs support W&L's mission of preparing students to be engaged citizens in a global and diverse society.

Looking for more general information?

Distinct from the Admissions Academies listed above, which are designed to help high school seniors navigate the application process, the programs below are open to everyone interested in learning more about W&L.

Virtual Admissions Programs

Throughout the fall, we will host virtual Admissions Programs for prospective students of any class year and their families. W&L Admissions Officers will present general information about the college and invite participation from current student guests. There will be time at the end for audience Q&A. Each program covers the same topic, so no need to attend more than one. Register by clicking a link below.

Past Events

Admissions Academy: Cultural Centers

Sunday, September 17, 2023
for High School Seniors
This Admissions Academy session features the Office of Inclusion and Engagement and the DeLaney Center for Southern Race Relations, Culture, and Politics, two departments doing incredible work to support students of all backgrounds, foster inclusivity and community, and add depth to important and complicated conversations on our campus. Join our co-hosts, Tamara Futrell, Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement, and Rose Hein '22, DeLaney Center Postbaccalaureate Fellow, to learn more about how OIE and the DeLaney Center help achieve W&L's mission of preparing students to be engaged citizens in a global and diverse society.

Admissions Academy: Building A Memorable Application

Sunday, August 13, 2023
For Rising Seniors
In this session, W&L Admissions Officers Elaina Wenger '17 and Sarah Erickson share how to get the most out of each component of your application — optional test scores, activities list, personal statements, letters of recommendation, and more — so our application reviewers get to know the many dimensions of you.

Admissions Academy: Getting Started

Sunday, July 16, 2023
For Rising Seniors
This session provides tips on how to get started with your college search. Elaina Wenger '17, Assistant Director of Admissions, discusses helpful tools for learning more about colleges, demonstrated interest and how colleges use it in the admissions process, and ways to engage with admissions offices as a prospective student. Alexander Mayer '24 and Drew Leydig '25, Admissions Interns, share their college search advice and perspective.

Office of Admissions

P: 540-458-8710
F: 540-458-8062
E: admissions@wlu.edu 
Gilliam House
19 Letcher Avenue
Lexington, Virginia 24450

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