
Opportunities for Students
University-Wide Opportunities
The Office of Fellowships helps W&L undergraduate and law students and alumni apply for nationally competitive fellowships.
Study Abroad
With only 33 credits (11 courses) required to fulfill their majors, English majors who plan ahead can take spring term, one of the long terms, or even the whole junior year abroad. Summer study can also be arranged, though petitions are required to count summer courses for major credit.
English Prizes and Awards
The English Department offers a variety of scholarships as well as awards for both creative and critical writing.
English 413: Senior Research and Writing
The English 413: Senior Research and Writing course offers one of two ways to fulfill the senior capstone writing requirement.