| Family Connection: March 2026 |
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The Office of Career and Professional Development took W&L students on career trips in the fields of business, healthcare, law and the social sciences to New York City over Washington Break, during which they toured different companies and met with New York-based alumni.
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| Every week during the academic year, university photographers Shelby Hamelman and Kevin Remington capture the scene on campus through their lenses. In the most recent edition: Washington and Lee hosts opening weekend of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament; the library celebrates 250 years; and students get involved in Philanthropy Education Week and travel on Career and Professional Development trips for Washington Break. |
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| Dear Parents and Families, |
| I hope March has delivered some spring weather and blooming flowers to all of you. It's hard to believe that Winter Term finals are approaching quickly amid several exciting campus events, including the GAB concert, Fancy Dress, Leadership Excellence Awards and more! I offer tips regarding supporting your student for the upcoming final exam period and some important information about housing details in the Division of Student Affairs section below. As always, if you have questions, concerns or feedback, I can be reached by email at families@wlu.edu. |
Wishing you and your family a warm and wonderful spring season,
Leah Beard
Assistant Dean of Student Leadership |
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A Culture of Kindness
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| Jenny Galeana ’26 arrived on campus as a Gunn-Pemberton Scholar in 2025 and found a welcoming community that inspires her to be her best. |
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A Century of Giving Back
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| Washington and Lee University students have spent more than 100 years turning gratitude into generosity and inspiring future generations to do the same. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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| W&L's athletics' winter season is just about wrapped up, with just two teams of representation left in what has been an incredible March. |
| Women's basketball ended the season with a 31-1 overall record while making their second NCAA Division III Championship quarterfinal appearance in the last three seasons, with Mary Schleusner '26 being named a finalist for the Jostens Trophy. Women's track & field won its second straight ODAC Indoor Championship and saw Bailey Hedgemon '26 (first team) and Camille Gillum '26 (second team) pick up All-America honors at the national meet. |
| Men's track & field took second place at ODAC indoors, with Macky Gartley '29 placing 12th in the 60-meter hurdles at nationals, while Liam Flanagan '28 highlighted the wrestling team at nationals with a sixth-place finish after the team took fourth at regionals. |
| Men's basketball wrapped up its 2025-26 season at 17-9 overall and made the ODAC quarterfinals, while men's and women's swimming will both be represented at the national meet March 18-21. |
| Stay connected with the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com, signing up for Generals Sports emails and following social media channels at @WLUGenerals. |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee |
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| Information from the Division of Student Affairs |
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Finals Week
Winter Term Finals begin on April 11, and your student may share feeling stressed and/or anxious as they enter this time (especially with many exciting campus events also occurring in the next few weeks!). You might encourage that they visit the Harte Center and/or the Writing Center, visit professors during office hours and work with a peer tutor in advance of finals week. Check out additional learning resources for students, including a special section for parents. |
Important Housing Information
Housing will remain open over the spring break. If students are staying on campus, they should be aware that university services will be limited. Students who travel and are returning for Spring Term may leave their belongings in their room. Students who are not returning must remove all personal belongings, follow the "Closing Checklist" and return the room key to a drop-off location by no later than Sunday, April 19, to avoid cleaning or unreturned key fees. Learn more information on housing details and dates. |
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| Lifelong Learning for W&L Parents |
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Polar Bears and Beluga Whales: Animals of the Arctic
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The whales are beckoning us north to the wildlife-rich mouth of the Churchill River on the Hudson Bay. There, tripgoers will partake in one of the most unique nature and wildlife experiences in North America, where polar bears search the shores and the belugas show off within feet of boaters and kayakers. |
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar
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The April 17-18 event features George Sanders and his highly anticipated second novel, “Vigil,” published in January 2026. “Vigil” confronts the value of a life well-lived, the philosophical question of regret and the consequences, environmental and cultural, of a single individual. |
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Fall Term 2026 Registration |
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Registration for Fall Term 2026 opens on March 23 and closes March 31. |
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Housing Selection Applications Closes |
All upper-division students planning to live in on-campus housing (including community, fraternity and sorority housing) must complete the fall 2026 housing application by April 6 via eRezLife. The housing application is also required to participate in the housing lottery and selection process, which takes place May 5-8.
Learn more
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Winter Term Examinations |
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The last day of Winter Term classes is Friday, April 10, with exams starting at 2 p.m. April 11. Examinations end at noon on Friday, April 17. |
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Spring Term Abroad Move-Out Dates |
If a student's Spring Term Abroad course is abroad for the full four weeks of the term, they are required to vacate their room no later than Sunday, April 19 (the Sunday before spring break). If the course spends a portion of the term on campus, the student may remain in the room until May 24. Seniors are permitted to stay in on-campus housing through June 1.
Visit the course listing page
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Spring Term Begins |
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Spring Term classes start April 27. Add/drop ends Tuesday, April 28. |
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Spring Term Examinations |
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Friday, May 22, marks the last day of Spring Term classes. Examinations will be held at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. |
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Commencement |
The 239th undergraduate Commencement is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, on the Front Lawn of the main campus. The Baccalaureate service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, also on the Front Lawn.
Learn more
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| Follow @fancydresswlu on Instagram |
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The 2026 edition of Fancy Dress is taking place Saturday, March 21, with "The Wizarding World of Fancy Dress" theme.
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| Additional Social Media Accounts to Follow |
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| Be sure to add families@wlu.edu to your address book or safe senders list so our emails get to your inbox. |
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