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Say “Hey!” ... Officially

Interviews are casual conversations that give you a chance to talk about yourself — your accomplishments, thoughts on the college search, and your interest in W&L. They also provide an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about W&L and our admissions process.

Interviews are not required but are strongly recommended.

W&L offers multiple types of interviews, and students may complete only one interview. All interviews are valued equally in our admissions process. The majority of students complete their interview with a volunteer member of our Alumni Admissions Program.

Interview Options

On-Campus Interviews

MAY 1 (junior year) - OCT 31 (senior year)
We offer interviews with our admissions staff and trained student ambassadors as part of a scheduled campus visit. If you are planning a trip to Lexington for a tour and information session, consider scheduling an interview.
Note: interview slots are limited.

Virtual Interviews

MAY 1 (junior year) - OCT 31 (senior year)
We offer interviews with our admissions staff and trained student ambassadors via Zoom for students who are unable to visit campus in person or for those who were unable to schedule an on-campus interview during their visit. These interviews are open only to students residing in the U.S. or U.S. citizens abroad.
Note: interview slots are limited.

Alumni Interviews

OCT 1 (senior year) – JAN 15 (senior year)
Alumni Admissions Program (AAP) volunteers are enthusiastic W&L alumni who conduct interviews and can answer your questions about Washington and Lee and the admissions process. Alumni interviews may be conducted in person (in your local area, if possible) or virtually, and are open only to students residing in the United States.

International
Group Chats and Interviews

Group Chats: JUL 15 - NOV 30 (senior year)
International applicants are encouraged to participate in online group chats conducted by W&L Student Ambassadors.

InitialView Interviews: Before Supplemental Materials Deadline
International applicants are alternately encouraged to submit a third-party recorded, unscripted conversation with a trained interviewer through InitialView by the supplemental materials deadline for your application plan.