Career and Professional Development
The W&L Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD) supports and empowers students and alumni to discover, navigate and achieve their career and professional goals through hands-on advising and tailored resources, programs and events. We seek to engage with you individually to explore your interests, abilities and passions, equip you with the skills and tools needed to achieve career success, and develop the confidence to pursue your goals. From navigating your career interests to building your resume, searching for internships to preparing for a final job interview, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Get Started with CPD
Finding a career is an ongoing process that starts the first day you come to campus. Whether you are undecided about your career path, seeking academic advice, or looking for your first job or internship, we can help. Current students can get started by enrolling in the CPD Canvas Course. To meet with a Career Fellow or Advisor, log on to Handshake to schedule an appointment, email careers@wlu.edu, or stop by our office on the third floor of the Commons.
Meet Our Team
The Career and Professional Development team is here to support your career journey at every stage. Through individual advising, our professional and student career advisors provide customized, high-quality career-related services, programming and advising at every stage of your career journey.
Career and Graduate School Outcomes
With a liberal arts education, an array of opportunities, personalized career advising and a dedicated alumni network, W&L graduates find success in their chosen careers all around the world.
Alumni Career Advising
Your connection to our office didn’t end with graduation. The Office of Career and Professional Development can help you individually navigate your career transitions, connect with the W&L network, or share a job or internship opportunity with current students and alumni. Contact careers@wlu.edu to get started!
Interested in hearing about job opportunities for alumni in your field? Join the CPD alumni careers email distribution list and select your experience level, industry, and geographic preferences.
Recruit W&L Students and Alumni
The Office of Career and Professional Development offers many ways for employers to engage with Washington and Lee students and alumni including virtual and on-campus information sessions, formal recruitment events, and our online portal, Handshake, for jobs, internships, or other professional opportunities. Contact our office at careers@wlu.edu.
Career and Professional Development
- P: 540-458-8595
- E: careers@wlu.edu
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Office Location:
Elrod Commons 301
Lexington, VA 24450
Mailing Address:
Elrod Commons 301
204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
W&L To Host Social Impact Careers Summit and Inaugural Shepherd Affinity Weekend
The Social Impact Summit and Shepherd Affinity event will be held Nov. 6-8.
Lorri Olan Recognized as a Top Pre-Law Adviser in the U.S.
The director of career and professional development — pre-law and engagement initiatives lead was cited as one of the 50 best by Juris Education.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
“Not only has my perspective evolved, but I feel encouraged to pursue my passions to help others and make a lasting impact.” - Allison Young ’28
W&L Students Explore Career Paths Over February Break
Washington and Lee’s Office of Career and Professional Development recently took students to New York City for an immersive week of alumni networking and career exploration.
Career Connections
The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students.
Record Attendance Marks the Sixth Washington and Lee Real Estate Forum
Washington and Lee’s Real Estate Forum, held October 8–9, saw record-breaking attendance at its sixth biannual event.
W&L Celebrates Return of Five-Star Generals to Campus
The weekend marked a near record-breaking celebration for the classes of 1975 and earlier.
W&L Sees All-Time Record-Breaking Attendance at Young Alumni Weekend
Alumni enjoyed reconnecting with their collegiate roots in weekend festivities featuring reunions for the classes of 2015, 2020 and 2025.
W&L Students Learn and Network in New York City
Washington and Lee students interested in finance completed valuable summer internships in New York City this summer.
Washington and Lee University to Host Inaugural Summit on the Future of AI
The PLAI Summit offers a full day of programming and discussion in tandem with W&L’s Young Alumni Weekend.
Two Employees Collect Degrees Through W&L’s Staff Continuing Education Program
Brittany Carr earned a Master of Education degree from Liberty University, and Jana Turpin earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Virginia Western Community College.
W&L Energy Forum Launches with Powerful Conversations in Houston
The newest addition to the university’s affinity-based career events brings alumni and industry leaders together to explore the future of energy.