First-Year Experience assists new students with their holistic development. We want students to feel welcome, be aware of and likely to use resources, and develop skills intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
W&L offers students the opportunity to join hundreds of student organizations and attend speakers, concerts, movies, and other events throughout the year so that your life on campus is never dull.
Living in campus residence halls is an important part of every W&L undergraduate student's experience. All first-years, sophomores, and juniors live in University housing, in a variety of group settings including traditional residence halls, apartments, townhouses, and themed housing. Rising seniors typically secure living arrangements off-campus, however a limited number or rooms are usually available for seniors who wish to remain on campus. Law students are not eligible for campus housing.
The Student Health Center at Washington and Lee University includes three departments to help students, be it counseling or providing information about health issues. The Office of Public Safety provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University community.