Admissions
If you're a prospective student please consider scheduling a visit with our admissions office. We would love to give you a tour of our beautiful campus and learn more about your future goals.
Explore the Area
Explore the Area
W&L is located in Lexington, Virginia, in the heart of the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Our vibrant town and idyllic setting are two of the things that our students come to love best about W&L.
The Arts
W&L's Lenfest Center for the Arts hosts more than 100 music, theater and dance performances each year, by both student and professional ensembles.
Libraries
Washington and Lee has three libraries, two on undergraduate campus and one at the Law School. Libraries are open 24/7 to W&L students, faculty and staff when classes are in session. The general public is welcome between 6:00am and 10:00pm throughout the week.
Museums
Our museums include Lee Chapel and Museum, the Reeves Museum of Ceramics and Watson Pavilion, offering permanent and rotating exhibits on art and history. The Japanese Tearoom serves as a classroom for the Way of Tea, and a center for cultural activities relating Japanese arts.
Sports
W&L offers 24 varsity sports as well as club and intramurals. We compete at the NCAA Division III level and regularly claim championships in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Home games are typically free and open to the public.
Off Campus
The reasons to visit don't stop at our campus. Lexington is a charming destination for food, art and adventure-lovers alike.
Stay
Lodging
Lexington accommodations range from luxury hotels to charming B&Bs, cabins and campgrounds.
Eat
Dining
Options ranging from fine dining to fast food, Southern staples to locally crafted ice cream and gelato make sure you won't go hungry when you visit Lexington.
Explore
Local Arts and Culture
Whether it's local shopping, gallery-hopping, visiting local wineries and breweries or partaking in seasonal events and festivals, you won't be bored in Lexington.
Get Outside
Outdoor Recreation
Lexington's proximity to over 64,000 acres of National Forest and two rivers make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can easily access the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail, and can hike, bike, climb, fish and paddle at any number of breathtaking spots.