About the Department

Classics Major Requirements

The list of requirements to graduate with a Degree in Classics.

Classics Minor Requirements

The list of requirements to graduate with a Minor in Classics.

Current Classics Courses

A listing of Classics course offerings for the year.

Current Greek Courses

A listing of Greek course offerings for the year.

Current Latin Courses

A listing of Latin course offerings for the year.

Honors in Classics

Classics majors who have achieved distinction in the major may be eligible to write an Honors Thesis during the senior year and should begin conversations with faculty during winter term of the junior year.

Prizes and Awards

Annual prizes given by the Classics Department at Washington & Lee University

What To Do With a Classics Degree

Study of the ancient world and its languages is a rigorous intellectual experience, and thus, an excellent preparation for any career. Recent Classics graduates of Washington and Lee can be found teaching in public and private schools, working on Wall Street, in art galleries, serving non profit organizations, pursuing graduate work in Classics and related fields.