Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Washington and Lee University has the Mock Convention. In fact, more students participate in the Mock Convention than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Washington and Lee University include General Activities Board, Nabors Service League, Outing Club and Sports Clubs.

Washington and Lee University students' favorite campus traditions are Fancy Dress Ball, Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.

Does Washington and Lee University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Washington and Lee University.

Washington and Lee University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Washington and Lee University students live on campus. In 2023, 75% of undergrads at Washington and Lee University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 25% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Washington and Lee University. There are 1,478 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,867 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,397 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 95% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Washington and Lee University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Washington and Lee University Athletics

At Washington and Lee University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Washington and Lee University:

Safety at Washington and Lee University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Washington and Lee University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Washington and Lee campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Washington and Lee offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Washington and Lee has Emergency Alert System.

Plan a Visit to Washington and Lee University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Washington and Lee University, take Interstates 81/64 to Lexington, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Roanoke Regional, Lynchburg Regional airport.

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