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Need-Blind Admissions

In October 2024, Washington and Lee implemented a need-blind admissions policy for all undergraduate students, thanks to a historic $132 million gift from investor, philanthropist and W&L alumnus William H. “Bill” Miller III. The gift makes W&L one of a small number of highly selective colleges and universities in the country that are able to admit students without regard to financial need while also meeting 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need with aid packages that do not include loans.

• Need-Blind Admissions

American Talent Initiative

On Sept. 7, 2017, Washington and Lee joined 68 of the nation’s top-performing colleges and universities in an alliance to substantially expand the number of talented low- and moderate-income students at America’s undergraduate institutions with the highest graduation rates.

• American Talent Initiative

DACA Program

On Nov. 21, 2016, Washington and Lee joined a group of more than 600 colleges and universities in a call for the United States to uphold and continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.

• DACA Program

University Committee on Inclusiveness and Campus Climate

University Committee on Inclusiveness and Campus Climate (UCICC) reports jointly to the Provost, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, who act as liaisons to the President and the cabinet. Representing the views of students, staff, administration, and faculty, the committee is charged with providing guidance and direction as we build a supportive, inclusive, and diverse community.

• University Committee on Inclusiveness and Campus Climate