Student Life

Your Community. Founded Here.

When you arrive at W&J, you become part of a talented and engaging student body that is recognized for its abilities, dedication and integrity. W&J offers exceptional opportunities to participate in activities outside of the classroom that all add value to your education and experience inside the classroom. You will have access to mentors, advisors, peer counselors and success consultants that will help you navigate your time on campus.

Living at W&J College

From our First Year Residence Halls to Residential Learning Communities, you'll find a place to call home. You'll join a safe and supportive community for sharing meals and making memories.

Thriving the First Year

All four years at W&J College are fun, but your first year is special. Meet your first roommates. Connect with your alumni mentor (who will send you cookies on your first day!). Find your tribe. Your first year is the beginning of belonging to a strong, lifelong community.

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Finding Yourself at W&J College

Maybe you know your goal is medical school. Or maybe you're not sure yet where you're headed. Both paths are possible at W&J College. Here, you'll discover limitless connections. You might uncover connections between cuisine and communication that will make you a better cook and a better doctor, or unearth a passion for wildlife conservation through one of the student clubs.

Leadership is second nature for Washington & Jefferson College history major Jess Skobel ’20. By her sophomore year, Jess was already co-chairperson of W&J’s TOM Talks (akin to TED Talks), secretary of the Student Government Association (SGA), and a Rule, Hughes, Murphy honor recipient—an award presented to sophomores who exemplify a high level of capability at W&J.

Jess Skobel '20
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“I was excited to get to know a larger community of people who see the importance of studying literature and continuing to analyze how it affects our understanding of people and the world,” Linsday said of the conference. “My favorite part of the panel was hearing how my fellow panelists’ essays worked in conversation with my own, despite covering significantly different works of literature and concepts.”

Hannah Lindsay '22
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What is one of your best W&J memories?

My best W&J memory is early morning lifts with the football team and getting breakfast at the Commons afterwards.

Alexander Keith '22
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At W&J College more than 800 on-campus leadership engagement opportunities are available to students.

Our 26 varsity athletic programs compete in NCAA Division III. As a President, you're challenged to reach your potential on the field and off.

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The percentage of students that live on-campus, and call W&J College home.

Upcoming Events

Jun 07

June First Look Friday

9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Jul 19

July First Look Friday

9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Student Life Office Hours

HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Hours (June & July only):
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Extended hours available by appointment