Welcome to W&L! We invite you to visit our campus for a General Information Session with an Admissions Officer and a guided tour with a current University Ambassador. If you are unable to join us in Lexington, we invite you to take advantage of our virtual resources to explore our campus and W&L's abundant opportunities.
An in-person campus visit experience typically includes an information session with a W&L admissions officer and a student-led campus tour. High school seniors may also register for a campus interview. Click the links below to learn more and schedule your visit.
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. It also provides an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about W&L and our admissions process. Campus and regional interviews are available, as well as virtual interviews.
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This session will provide a personal look into life at W&L. An Admissions Officer will sit down with a current Student Ambassador to talk about their experiences at W&L and, most importantly, answer your questions.
The Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience (DIVE) program provides students an opportunity to visit our campus in Lexington, VA. Over three days in the fall, participants will learn how to navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes and experience firsthand the opportunities, resources, and support for diverse students on our campus.
From the town of Lexington to our arts and STEM programs, we have a suite of videos aimed at giving you a 1-minute look at several unique aspects of a W&L education.
We pride ourselves on the one-on-one attention we give every student, which becomes more difficult when we cannot meet you in person. We encourage all students to contact their admissions officer, either by phone, email, or text message, to ask any questions you may have.
Nothing feels quite like being here — and we hope you'll be able to join us on campus soon — but in the meantime, explore these galleries for a glimpse of the W&L experience. See more on our Scene on Campus page.
Students relax on the Colonnade on an unseasonably warm winter day.
Students prepare to pose for photos at the SAIL Around the World event, which was part of the Multicultural Student Association's Diversity Days series.
Elle Varner ’23 (top hammock), Becket Waters ’23 (lower hammock) and Grace Williams ‘23 chat with Jonathan Gagnon ’23 on a beautiful February afternoon.
Sunset from a Village balcony on an unusually warm February evening. Photo by Emma Coleman '21
Representing American Samoa, a school of tuna ride down Main Street in the back of a pickup truck, showing that it's not such a bad thing to be a fish out of water.
Mock Con guests say hi to a couple of local ambassadors.
Mock Con 2020 General Chair Jimmy Fleck addresses the delegates.
"What's amazing about what you're doing here is that you are taking the step to go above and beyond... you are delving so much deeper into politics than most people ever will, and that will serve you for the rest of your life," Trevor Noah said.
Students enjoy Mock Con 2020.
The Mock Con 2020 team celebrates the conclusion of a successful convention.
Volunteer Venture students reflect on their day as a group in front of Graham-Lees Residence Hall.
A first-year student signs the honor book in front of Baker Hall.
Jillian Gallardo '23 plays frisbee on the Front Lawn.
Temi Adeyanju '21 and Esther Assenso '22 chat from a social distance in Leyburn Library.
Grant McCarty '23 takes a photo on the Colonnade for a photography class.
Lexington's holiday spirit shines through the first snowfall of the season.
Ayo Ehindero '21 meets with her first-year advisee, Sarah Gabrielle Lynch '24, in front of John Elrod Commons.
Tahri Phillips '23 climbs high atop the Alpine Tower with residents of the Sankofa House, where she is an RA.
At W&L, STEM means more than science. It means hands-on. It means research. It means working alongside professors, using the latest technology, and exploring the field.
How does a school become a home? How does a town become a community? In Lexington, it's your first day in the Campus Kitchen, in a local coffee shop, on the Appalachian Trail, or in a classroom. Lexington really is a remarkable place.
Whether you're a music major or a math major, there's a place for you in the arts. Dance. Sing. Play. Draw. All at W&L.
4 weeks. 1 class. Whether you're going abroad, participating in service-learning, or staying in Lexington, Spring Term allows you to deep-dive into something new. It's more than a class. It's an experience.
How do you choose a college? Size? Majors? Is the food good here? How about asking yourself "Can you see yourself here"?
Start in Lexington - Go anywhere. London. Belize. Nepal. Main Street, Virginia. Your classes are your passport to every corner of the world.
Join a team. Start a radio show. Research in a lab. Explore the world. At W&L, if you have an idea, you can explore it. Opportunities are for everyone, no matter your class year.
