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Contact
Admissions Office

Address
Gilliam Admissions House
19 Letcher Avenue
Lexington, VA 24450-0303

Phone
540.458.8710

Email
admissions@wlu.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Elrod University Commons
The Village
Richard L. Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center
Lenfest Center for the Arts
University Chapel & Galleries
For more information, please visit https://www.wlu.edu/visitors.

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Legendary Eats
Pronto Caff? & Gelateria
Maury River
House Mountain
Hull's Drive-In
Downtown Lexington is a Nationally Historically Registered Landmark, and visitors can take walking and carriage tours highlighting the many points of historical interest in the downtown area. For the shoppers in our midst, Lexington is home to a number of great boutiques. There are also art galleries, bookstores, restaurants, an ice cream parlor featuring a tremendous selection of homemade flavors, a couple of really good bakeries, and local coffee shops in the downtown area.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; Saturday
8:30am-5pm; 8am-noon
540.458.8710

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 10am-11am or 3pm-4pm; Sat 11am-12pm
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes

Information Sessions
Available

Times
Monday-Friday, some Saturdays

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@wlu.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Arrangements
Other

Limitations
Available only to students admitted into the DIVE program

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Washington and Lee University offers various transportation services to assist students and visitors: University Shuttle Service: During the academic year, the university provides shuttle services to and from airports exclusively for students. Shuttles currently serve the Roanoke Airport, Charlottesville Airport or Amtrak Station, Richmond International Airport, and Dulles International Airport. Advance reservations are required. Maury Express: This public transit service operates in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fare is 50 cents per ride; however, Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute students can ride for free by presenting a valid student ID. Virginia Breeze: In partnership with Megabus, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation offers daily bus service between Blacksburg and Washington, D.C., with a stop in Lexington at the Food Lion in Stonewall Square. Northbound buses arrive at 9:45 a.m., and southbound buses depart at 2:00 p.m. Car Rentals: Lexington: Options include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Central Virginia Rental, and Turo Private Rentals. Vehicles rented in Lexington must be returned there. Roanoke Airport: Rental services are available from Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National. Vehicles rented from these providers must be returned to Roanoke Airport. Transportation Services: For travel to and from airports, train stations, and other locations, several providers offer services requiring advance reservations. These include Lexington Limousine and Transportation Service, Executive Town Car & Limousine Service, Inc., A Goff Limo, GOGO Charters Washington, DC, National Charter Bus Washington DC, and Ally Charter Bus Washington DC.

Driving Instructions to Campus
From the north, take I-81 S. to the first Lexington exit and follow U.S. Rte. 11 S., which becomes Main St. in Lexington. On Rte. 11, you pass Virginia Military Institute and then enter the Washington and Lee campus, 8 miles from I-81. From the south, take I-81 N. to the second Lexington exit and I-64 W.; from I-64 W. follow posted directions to U.S. Rte. 11 S. Rte. 11 S. brings you onto the Washington and Lee campus, 2 miles from I-64.

Local Accommodations
The Georges: Lexington?s premier hotel properties, beautiful restored historic inns, one at the corner of Main and Washington streets, and the other on Main Street. Breakfast included, Wi-Fi. The Gin Hotel: Lexington?s original downtown hotel is now fully renovated with all the modern conveniences. Wheelchair accessible, Wi-Fi, fitness center, morning coffee service. Wingate Inn: Pleasant, well-maintained motel off I-64 one mile from downtown Lexington, W&L. Spacious bedrooms with connecting rooms available. Children welcome, indoor pool, Wi-Fi, breakfast included. Smoke-free property.

Admissions

Applicants: 8,212
Acceptance Rate: 14%






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