Hands-On Experience
Students participating in two new Leading Edge programs during this year’s first-year orientation were able to complete tactile projects while building community on campus.
first-year experience
Student Organization Spotlight: First-Year Orientation Committee
The First-Year Orientation Committee has been planning since last fall to offer programming to welcome the Class of 2028 to W&L’s campus later this month.
Voices from the Generals
The Harte Center for Teaching and Learning is bringing student voices to a new podcast designed to share perspectives on transitioning to college life.
Giving All Students a Leading Edge
W&L’s Class of 2027 takes part in orientation experiences at no additional cost.
Giving First-Year Students An Edge
Washington and Lee's Leading Edge program welcomed the Class of 2027 to campus with dynamic programs designed to build community.
In Case You Missed It
Meet a Colleague: Chrissy Van Assendelft
Chrissy Van Assendelft serves as an ITS business analyst.
Meet a Colleague: Kim Hodge
Kim Hodge serves as assistant dean of students.
The FYE 100 Advantage
Students in FYE 100 benefit from collaboration from faculty, staff and students.
W&L Hosts First-Year Activity Day
The all-day event was facilitated by upper-division student volunteers.
International Students Bond Over Unusual Term
At the start of the academic year, 17 first-year international students began their W&L experience in Scotland. Today, they are taking courses in Lexington as a unique group of friends.
W&L to Host First-Year Student Mixers
There will be 22 different mixers occurring throughout the day on Oct. 24.
A Place to Call Home
Washington and Lee University matches incoming students to halls and roommates by hand to create communities in which students can thrive.
Welcome Class of 2023!
A video introduction to some of W&L's newest Generals
First-Year Seminars: From Poverty to the Past
Professors share the inspiration for their first-year seminars, and what they hope students will take away.
VIDEO: Appalachian Adventure 2017
Appalachian Adventure, which takes students on a four-night hike of the Appalachian Trail, is the most popular pre-orientation trip at W&L.
VIDEO: Packing for Appalachian Adventure
Check in with head sherpas as they pack for Appalachian Adventure, one of W&L's Leading Edge pre-orientation programs for first-year students.
