Student Activities and Programs
W&L offers students the opportunity to join hundreds of student organizations and attend speakers, concerts, galas, and other events throughout the year, so campus life is never dull. Student Activities and Programs supports student clubs and organizations by providing resources to get started, event planning, and marketing ideas for a successful event. We encourage students to explore interests, get involved, and take on leadership roles.
The following are a few examples of student organizations on campus doing cool things:
Contact Committee
The Contact Committee’s mission is “Bringing the World to Lexington” by bringing high-profile guest speakers to campus each year. Past speakers include Ross Lynch, Giancarlo Esposito, and Ben & Jerry. Follow @wlucontact on Instagram for more information!
Fancy Dress
The Fancy Dress committee plans and facilitates the university’s most elegant tradition since 1907. Follow @fancydresswlu on Instagram for more information!
Friday Underground (FUDG)
Located in the ARC House on campus, FUDG provides substance-free events and student performers. Follow @fudgwlu on Instagram for more information!
Generals Activities Board (GAB)
GAB provides entertainment to the campus community such as tailgating for home football games, concerts, and comedians. Past concerts include Waka Flocka Flame and Sean Kingston. Follow @wlugab on Instagram for more information!
What Clubs Will You Join?
Our clubs and organizations are active all around campus, city, and even the globe.
Students in the Outing Club’s new pilot Spring Term program had the chance to step outside their comfort zones one more time before Commencement.
Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal.
Aby Joyner ’28 believes in the power of photography and poetry, publishing two books, with another in progress.
Student Organization Spotlight: International Student Mentors
W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.
Looking Forward and Giving Back
The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.
Showcasing History, Culture and Community
W&L’s third annual NPHC Step Show Competition invited the campus and local community into a vibrant tradition.
Barr’s love of nature led her to a biology major and getting her scuba certification with the Outing Club.
Rho Gammas Guide First-Years Through Sorority Recruitment
Sorority recruitment counselors, or Rho Gammas, assist first-year women in W&L’s formal recruitment process to join Panhellenic sororities.
Past presidents of Washington and Lee University’s Executive Committee reflect on how it prepared them for a life of values-driven leadership.
The Kendrick Award, established in memory of Bryant Kendrick ’67, encourages W&L students to experience the natural world.
Student Organization Spotlight: Native American Student Organization
W&L’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) connects the campus to educational programming, events and resources celebrating Indigenous history, culture and community.
Veronika Kolosova ’25 has explored the liberal arts experience at W&L through campus involvement and an interdisciplinary approach to her studies.