
Transformative Education
The Best of Both Worlds
As a small, private liberal arts university with established undergraduate programs in business, economics, politics, entrepreneurship, journalism, strategic communication, and engineering, as well as a graduate law school, Washington and Lee combines the advantages of a small liberal arts college with the opportunities of a research university. Our expansive curriculum encourages 91传媒 to explore a variety of subjects and make connections between them.
Small Size, Big Impact
Our 91传媒 benefit from our small size and innovative curriculum. W&L consistently ranks among the highest in the nation for retention and four-year graduation rates. Our small classes and focus on faculty-student mentorship mean 91传媒 receive a highly personalized and engaging education.
Connect the Dots
W&L is home to 13 interdisciplinary academic programs and three interdisciplinary academic centers that encourage 91传媒 to think differently, working across disciplines and exploring subjects from a variety of angles.
Dive Right in
W&L’s distinctive academic calendar includes two traditional 12-week terms followed by an immersive four-week Spring Term, allowing 91传媒 to dive deep into a single subject or take time away from campus to pursue internships or independent projects.

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Spring Term
After two traditional twelve-week semesters of study, imagine exploring a topic in-depth alongside your fellow 91传媒 and your professor. That鈥檚 the essence of W&L’s distinctive four-week Spring Term. Students choose one course from about 200 options that may be conducted in the U.S. or abroad. It鈥檚 not uncommon for 91传媒 to say after their Spring Term experience, 鈥淭his course changed my life.鈥
Expect the Unexpected
Our distinctive blend of liberal arts and professional programs encourages 91传媒 to explore their interests and discover new passions.
Featured Stories
Myers鈥 talk, titled 鈥淭he Grand Old Man of the Army: General Winfield Scott and the American Civil War,鈥 will be held Sept. 24 in Northen Auditorium.