Early Decision
Students who determine that W&L is their first-choice college may consider applying through our binding Early Decision. We offer two Early Decision deadlines, depending on when you'd like to apply.
Deadlines
Deadlines
W&L offers a binding Early Decision program and a non-binding Regular Decision program. Your deadlines are picked by your application choice, so you can choose the option that is best for you.
Deadlines
| Application | Application Deadline | Testing Deadline | Financial Aid Application | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Round 1 | November 1 | SAT Nov 3, ACT Oct 27 | December 1 | Late December |
| Johnson Scholarship | December 9 | SAT Dec 1, ACT Dec 8 | Varies** | Late March |
| Early Decision Round 2 | January 1 | SAT Dec 1, ACT Dec 8 | January 15 | Late January |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | SAT Dec 1, ACT Dec 8 | February 15 | April 1 |
| **Financial aid application deadlines are based on your admission application decision choice (Early Decision 1 or 2, Regular Decision). | ||||
Regular Decision
Most applicants to W&L apply Regular Decision. In contrast to the binding Early Decision option, students applying Regular Decision may consider all colleges to which they applied before making a final choice about where to enroll.
QuestBridge
Washington and Lee partners with QuestBridge, a national non-profit organization, to assist low-income, high-achieving students connect with high-quality colleges.