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.
first-year experience
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.
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.
In Case You Missed It
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.
