STUDENT LIFE

The University's curricular and extracurricular activities
are so numerous and diverse that students must budget their time
carefully to achieve a desirable balance among the academic,
social, and recreational phases of their college experience.
The same code of honor that governs academic life also
governs student conduct. The University over the years has adopted
many rules and regulations covering academic matters and student
deportment. But if students conduct themselves honorably at all
times they will have little trouble with the University's
disciplinary rules.
Washington and Lee students are courteous to each other and
to visitors on the campus. Both students and faculty traditionally
exchange greetings with one another and with others as they pass on
the campus (the "speaking tradition").
Washington and Lee graduates believe that the University's
superior academic preparation combined with the character building
responsibilities of student life mark Washington and Lee students
with special distinction.

ORIENTATION PROGRAM

The Orientation Program is conducted each year to acquaint
new students with all phases of life at the University. It is held
in September before the opening of the fall term. The program
provides an introduction to the work, recreation, friendships,
traditions, and ideals of the University. Orientation and
counseling sessions are conducted by faculty members,
administrators, dormitory counselors and upperclass students.
Attendance at the Orientation Program is expected, and students are
notified during the summer of the dates of the program.

COUNSELING

At no point during their undergraduate career at Washington
and Lee are students without access to counseling on any problems,
social or academic, which they may encounter. Students are
encouraged to seek the advice of the Dean of Students and his
associates, the academic deans, faculty adviser or the head of the
department in which they are majoring, the University registrar,
the University chaplain, physician, or psychologist, in any matter,
academic or personal, when they feel advice may prove helpful.

WHERE STUDENTS LIVE

Washington and Lee believes that a residential experience
for students is an important aspect of a liberal arts education.
Under existing policy, all freshmen are required to live in
University dormitories. At the request of the Board of Trustees,
the University is investigating the possibility of also requiring
sophomores to live in University housing beginning with the Class
of 1999.
The freshman residences are divided into sections of 15 to
20 students, with each section supervised by an upperclass
counselor, capable of giving sympathetic and informed guidance to
new students. In keeping with the traditions of student life at the
University, the regulation of dormitory life is based on the
principle of student self-government. Except for regulations
pertaining to health and safety, regulations governing dormitory
life - quiet hours, intervisitation policy, for example - are
formulated by the residents of each individual dormitory section in
statements of social responsibility.
Approximately 60% of the freshman dormitory rooms in Gilliam
Dormitory, Davis Dormitory, Baker Dormitory, and Graham-Lees
Dormitory are singles; the remainder are double rooms. Rooms with
facilities for handicapped students are available in both singles
and doubles. Each student is provided with a closet, a study desk,
a desk chair, a mirror, and a single bed of standard length.
Students provide their own bed clothing and other furnishings as
desired.
Many upperclass students live either in fraternity houses
or in private homes or apartments. Several varieties of upperclass
accommodations are offered by the University. For upperclass and
law students seeking on-campus, apartment-style accommodations, the
Woods Creek Apartments feature three-, four-, and five-student
apartment units, each with kitchenettes, living rooms, and single
occupancy bedrooms. There are 40 such apartments accommodating a
total of 178 students who live in a convenient but secluded part of
the central campus. The Francis P. Gaines Residence Hall is a
208-bed facility that provides housing, primarily in attractive
apartment-like suites, for upperclass students. This residence hall
will accommodate students who request to be grouped together by
interest. The International House, the Outing Club House, and the
John Chavis Minority Student Center also provide limited
residential accommodations.
Since University liability insurance does not provide
coverage for lost, stolen, or damaged property in University
residences, students and their families are advised to see that
their insurance coverage is adequate for such risks.

WHERE STUDENTS DINE

Evans Dining Hall
Freshmen are required to take their meals together in Evans
Dining Hall. Upperclassmen and law students may dine in Evans as
well. The main hall can accommodate approximately 550 persons.
Smaller dining rooms are available for luncheon and dinner meetings
of various student and faculty groups.
All three meals are served cafeteria style, with menus
carefully planned to provide well-balanced, nutritious meals. Many
special holiday and theme meals, along with exam time "monotony
breakers," are served throughout the year.

General Headquarters Restaurant and
The Snack Bar
Many upperclass, law students and other members of the
University community dine at the "GHQ" or the Snack Bar. The Snack
Bar, commonly referred to as the "Co-op" is located in the
Bookstore building near the Graham-Lees Freshman Dormitory. General
Headquarters, an on-campus restaurant, is located in the
Early-Fielding Student Center. GHQ frequently offers entertainment,
including live bands, provided by the Student Activities Board.

STUDENT HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE

The University retains two Lexington physicians who have
general responsibility for student health and medical needs. They
have an office and a clinic in the Student Health Center on the
lower floor of Davis Dormitory.
The physicians' office connects with the 12-bed student
infirmary on the lower floor of Gilliam Dormitory. The infirmary is
used for in-patient, bed care of non-critical illnesses and
injuries that occur during the college year, excluding holiday and
vacation periods.
The University physicians have office hours in both the
morning and the afternoon, Monday through Friday. Their services
are available to students without charge, throughout the academic
year. Emergencies at night and on weekends are treated in the
Emergency Room of Stonewall Jackson Hospital, located just one mile
from campus; regular hospital and physician charges are assessed
for such emergency care.
A staff of six registered nurses assists the University
physicians in maintaining around-the-clock supervision of the
clinic and the infirmary when classes are in session. Outpatient
services offered by the medical staff include diagnosis, short-term
treatment of non-critical illnesses and injuries, rehabilitative
services, and referral to medical specialists.
Individual and group counseling is available to all students
on a confidential basis. Two counseling psychologists work with
students on a wide range of topics including self-esteem
development, concerns with relationships, academic problems,
sexuality issues, depression, eating disorders, incidents of sexual
assault, and substance abuse. Appointments are made through the
receptionist in the University Center. A consulting psychiatrist is
available to students on a referral basis for evaluations. The
professional counseling staff is also involved in educational
programming for dormitory counselors, resident assistants, peer
counselors, health educators, student leaders, and student
organizations.
By University policy, all entering students are required to
provide evidence of some form of health and hospitalization
insurance coverage to supplement the medical care provided by the
University Health Service. This coverage may be in the form of an
individual policy already in effect, inclusion in a family policy,
or enrollment in the optional group program of accident and
sickness insurance provided specifically for Washington and Lee
students.
In the Warner Athletic Center, the Department of Athletics
and Physical Education maintains a training room for the treatment
of bruises, sprains, and minor injuries that do not require the
attention of a doctor. The training room is used most frequently by
participants in athletic and physical education programs. A
certified, professional trainer, who works closely with the
University physicians, is in charge of the facility.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Washington and Lee students are accorded a large measure of
self-government. The faculty and administrative officials give
organizations of student government full cooperation and support in
the discharge of their responsibilities.
The chief agency of student government is the
student-elected Executive Committee of the Student Body. The
Executive Committee and its appointed official committees are
responsible for administering the Honor System and supervising
nearly all student-related campus activities. Academic and law
classes elect officers each year.
Consideration of possible breaches of the Honor System is
a primary function of the Executive Committee. The Honor System at
Washington and Lee is based on the fundamental principle that a
spirit of trust pervades all aspects of student life. The freedom
given students stems from the understanding that persons attending
this University will act honorably. Any student found guilty of a
violation of the Honor System by the Committee is required to
withdraw permanently from the University. The only appeal from the
Committee's decision in an Honor System case is a public hearing
before the student body.
Any student who enters Washington and Lee is assumed to
accept the obligations of the Honor System as a way of life and
conduct and to recognize the full responsibility of the Executive
Committee for handling Honor System offenses.
A thorough Honor System orientation is provided by the
Executive Committee for all entering students during the
Orientation Program. No freshmen will be permitted to attend fall
term classes until they have attended that orientation and have
acknowledged in writing their understanding of the philosophy and
policies of the Honor System.

OTHER STUDENT COMMITTEES

The Executive Committee of the Student Body conducts student
body elections and appoints a number of other committees to
administer special affairs. Important among these are the Student
Activities Board, the purpose of which is to provide entertainment
and social activities for the student body, and the Student
Conduct Committee, an all-student committee composed of class
officers, which has jurisdiction in cases of alleged student
misconduct at Washington and Lee, in Rockbridge County, and on
other campuses. The decisions of the Student Conduct Committee may
be appealed to the Board of Appeals. Also serving the University in
important ways are the Women's Forum, Minority Student Association,
International Club, the Outing Club, the Student Recruitment
Committee, Mock Convention Steering Committee, Contact Committee,
Kathekon (student alumni association), and other student
committees.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

In addition to the committees mentioned above, students also
participate in the decision-making processes of the University
through membership on a number of University committees. The
Student Affairs Committee, with responsibility in the general area
of student life, is composed of equal numbers of students and
faculty-administrators. Students are voting members on the Faculty
Executive Committee, the Committee on Courses and Degrees, the
Registration and Class Schedules Committee, the Lectures Committee,
the University Athletic Committee, the Student Health Committee,
the University Library Committee, and the Faculty Committees on
Admissions and Financial Aid.

GREEK LIFE

Fifteen national men's fraternities are represented on the
Washington and Lee campus, including Kappa Alpha, founded here.
They are Beta Theta Pi, Chi Psi, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma,
Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi,
Phi Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
All of the men's fraternities maintain chapter houses.
Slightly more than 80 percent of Washington and Lee male students
affiliate with fraternities which operate dining rooms and provide
lodging for many members in the chapter houses. In addition, a
large portion of the social life at Washington and Lee centers
around the fraternity chapters.
Four national women's fraternities are represented on the
Washington and Lee campus - Chi Omega, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa
Kappa Gamma, and Pi Beta Phi. The system of women's fraternities,
originally established at Washington and Lee in January of 1989, is
continuing to evolve in a manner which is responsive to the needs
and interests of the women students.
Greek organizations are under the supervision of the
Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, the Associate
Dean of Students, and the Student Affairs Committee.

INDEPENDENT UNION

Many Washington and Lee students do not affiliate with
fraternities. The Independent Union provides a framework for the
participation of non-fraternity students in intramural athletics
and for the sponsorship of social and recreational activities.
UNIVERSITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

The Early-Fielding Memorial University Center includes the
Fairfax Lounge, meeting rooms, the Arlington Women's Center, office
space for student organizations, and the General Headquarters, an
on-campus restaurant. A varied program of social, recreational, and
cultural activities is provided under the general supervision of
the Associate Dean of Students, Student Activities Coordinator, the
Student Activities Board, and the management of the General
Headquarters.

UNIVERSITY FEDERATION

The University Federation sponsors organizations for
religious and community volunteer service. It is a
nondenominational group in which all students are welcome to
participate, regardless of church or creed. Over the years the
Federation has sponsored a variety of programs of significant
social and religious interest, including cooperative programs with
Lexington churches, clothing drives, lectures, and seminars, work
with underprivileged children, tutoring in area schools, and
volunteer work with mental patients. The activities of the
Federation are coordinated by the Associate Dean of Students.

RELIGIOUS LIFE

The general supervision of campus religious life is the
responsibility of the University Chaplain. The University
recognizes the importance of holy day celebrations and encourages
all faculty to make any accommodations necessary for students'
observances.
Lexington churches also serve the religious needs of
Washington and Lee students. Several of these churches have
ministers whose primary work is with students at Washington and Lee
and the Virginia Military Institute. Churches in Lexington include
Anglican, Assembly of God, Baptist, Church of Christ, Episcopal,
Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and various
independent churches.
The Hillel Association, provides cultural, social, and
religious activities for Jewish students and for students
interested in Judaic studies. Events include monthly Sabbath
dinners, lectures, films, discussions, a Passover seder, High Holy
Day services, and social functions. A member of the faculty of the
Department of Religion serves as adviser to Jewish students. Jewish
congregations in Roanoke, Staunton, and Lynchburg welcome students
to attend services at their synagogues. Transportation for High
Holy Day services is available through the office of the Dean of
Students.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a nationally
affiliated, nondenominational Christian organization that has had
a chapter at Washington and Lee since 1964. The Fellowship
emphasizes the bond between athletes and religious faith.
Washington and Lee's InterVarsity Fellowship is a
campus-wide organization open to Christians of all backgrounds. Its
purpose is to provide a meeting time on campus for both fellowship
and instruction to help students better understand their faith.

HONOR SOCIETIES

Many honor and professional societies have branches at
Washington and Lee.
The Phi Beta Kappa Chapter, Gamma of Virginia, was installed
at the University in 1911. Each year it elects a limited number of
students of outstanding character and superior academic records
from all undergraduate divisions of the University.
Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society for the
recognition of high scholastic attainment among freshmen.
Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor fraternity for students having
distinguished records in business administration. The Washington
and Lee chapter was founded in 1933.
The Order of the Coif recognizes distinguished scholarship
among seniors in the School of Law. The University's chapter was
founded in 1950.
Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honor society, was founded
at Washington and Lee in 1914. The society recognizes leadership in
campus activities - scholastic, athletic, social, religious, and
literary.
Omicron Delta Epsilon is a national honor society that
recognizes high scholastic achievement in economics.
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society recognizing
scholarship in the field of politics.
Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha is a national society for
recognizing leadership in forensic activities. Washington and Lee's
chapter was founded in 1961.
Mu Beta Psi is a national honorary fraternity recognizing
leadership in the field of music.
Pi Mu Epsilon is a national honorary fraternity in
mathematics whose purpose is to promote scholarly mathematical
activity. Washington and Lee's Virginia Theta chapter was chartered
in 1993.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Washington and Lee has chapters of several national
professional fraternities. Members are elected on the basis of
interest and distinction in the field related to the fraternity.
The fraternities include Sigma Delta Chi in journalism; Alpha
Epsilon Delta in premedical studies; Phi Delta Phi, Delta Theta Pi,
and Phi Alpha Delta in law; and Psi Chi in psychology.

PUBLICATIONS

The University Publications Board, composed of student,
alumni and faculty representatives, is responsible for the student
newspaper, yearbook, and student literary and political magazines;
it appoints the editors and business managers of these
publications.
The Ring-tum Phi, a student newspaper established in 1897,
is published and staffed entirely by students. It is independent of
direct control by the faculty or administration. It reports on all
campus matters and provides a forum for student opinion.
Trident, a student newspaper established in 1993, is
published and staffed entirely by students. It is independent of
direct control by the faculty or administration. It reports on all
campus matters and provides a forum for student opinion.
The Calyx is the University yearbook. It is a pictorial
summary of student life and events during the year.
Ariel is a student literary magazine published three times
a year. It contains works of fiction, poetry, and criticism. Any
student may submit manuscripts for consideration.
Political Review is a non-partisan student publication
devoted to the consideration of current political issues.
The Journal of Science is a student publication dedicated
to the discussion of current scientific, psychological,
sociological, medical and bioethical issues.
The costs of these publications are included in the Student
Activities Fee.

WLUR-FM

WLUR-FM, the campus radio station with studios in Reid Hall,
is a project of the Department of Journalism and Mass
Communications. The station functions as a laboratory for students
in certain broadcasting courses, but staff positions are open to
all qualified students. It offers an education-information format
with a variety of programs ranging from popular to classical music,
discussions and documentaries, public affairs and news. The station
broadcasts approximately 19 hours daily. A faculty member is
general manager of the non-commercial station, and students make up
the entire supervisory, programming, and news staffs. Daily news
programs are compiled and broadcast by students, using state,
national and world news from the Associated Press and local news
gathered by students enrolled in journalism courses.

CABLE 2

Cable 2, a fully equipped television studio and control room
used as a laboratory for television courses, presents daily news
and public affairs programming to the Lexington community through
the Lexington cable television system. The station is operated
entirely by students under the direction of a journalism faculty
member.

MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ORGANIZATIONS

The University Chamber Singers is a select 24-member mixed
choir devoted to performing the finest choral repertoire and, in
even-numbered years, touring abroad. Membership in the Chamber
Singers is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who have sung in
the University Chorus for at least one year.
The University Chorus is the largest and oldest choral
organization at Washington and Lee. Composed of as many as 90
undergraduate and law students, the group performs between two and
four times a term, both in Lexington and elsewhere. Highlights of
past seasons include J. S. Bach's cantata, Wachet auf, ruft uns die
Stimme, Randall Thompson's Peaceable Kingdom, with the Chamber
Singers, and Vivaldi's Gloria.
JubiLee is composed of 13 specially auditioned women from
the choruses and performs light and pop music for University and
alumni events. The group tours regularly.
General Admission is composed of 14 specially auditioned men
and women from the choruses. The group performs everything from
spirituals to classic hits and pop music for alumni and University
events, as well as putting on their own concerts and singing at
other colleges and universities.
Southern Comfort is composed of 14 specially-auditioned male
singers from the choruses who perform everything from barbershop to
Billy Joel. The group performs regularly for the University and
other surrounding colleges and appears at enviable locations such
as the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia every New Year's.
The Concert Guild, a student organization, sponsors the
appearances of internationally-renowned classical artists in the
Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts. The events last season
included the Guarneri String Quartet, Leon Bates, the Aspen Wind
Quartet, and the Empire Brass.
Sonoklect, an annual week-long new music festival, features
world-renowned composers who give seminars and master classes
critiquing the work of W&L students and selected composition
students from other universities. The music of these composers and
of the students is presented in concerts by faculty and student
performers and professional musicians from various cities.
Composers have included George Crumb, Earle Brown, Chinary Ung, and
Jacob Druckman.
The University-Rockbridge Symphony Orchestra, is comprised
of university students, residents from the community, as well as
professional musicians from the area. Students who play an
orchestral instrument may join the U-RSO. The orchestra performs
three or four times a year and plays a wide variety of literature.
In the past, the U-RSO has hosted internationally known guest
soloists and conductors and has presented concerts in collaboration
with the University choruses.
The University Wind Ensemble consists of wind and percussion
players who perform outstanding band repertoire in concerts on and
off campus. In the past, the Wind Ensemble has toured overseas
during the winter term vacation.
Chamber Ensembles, small chamber groups, are created from
the membership of the orchestra and wind ensemble to perform music
from various historical periods. Occasionally, student ensembles
play for banquets, weddings, and other University and community
events.
University Theatre activities are open to all students who
may wish to participate in any capacity. Auditions are held at the
Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts and are open to all members
of the student body, faculty, and staff. The productions are free
to students.

DEBATE ACTIVITIES

The University's Forensic Team has achieved outstanding
recognition in recent years. The team engages in eight to ten
tournaments a year in Lincoln-Douglas debate. The University
supports Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha (the national speech
honorary).

CONCERTS AND DANCES

The Student Activities Board sponsors a number of concerts,
dances, and other entertainment during the academic year. These
events bring to the campus popular recording groups, name bands,
and individual performers.

FILM SOCIETY

The Washington and Lee Film Society, an organization
including both students and faculty, each year presents a motion
picture series which includes a number of critically acclaimed
foreign and American works. The series is designed to expose both
campus and community to noteworthy film achievements and to present
students with a variety of perspectives on contemporary society.

ATHLETIC PROGRAM

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical
Education administers a program which features intercollegiate
athletics, intramural sports, club sports, and physical education
courses for men and women. These programs provide students fitness
and recreation which complement the academic curriculum. A
University Athletic Committee composed of faculty, alumni, and
students oversees the intercollegiate athletic program and advises
the Director of Athletics and the President of the University.
Intramurals: Recent studies indicate that 75 percent of
Washington and Lee students participate in the broad intramural
sports programs. W&L has a three-phase program with coed activities
and sports for men and women offered. In the past, various
undergraduate and law school student organizations have fielded
teams for competitions in basketball, bowling, cross-country,
football, golf, handball, racquetball, indoor soccer, softball,
squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field,
volleyball, and wrestling. An aerobic exercise program is also
provided. Participants pay a small fee which covers trophies and
fees for referees and officials.
Physical Education: All undergraduates, unless physically
disqualified by the University's physician, must satisfactorily
complete five activity courses to qualify for their degrees. More
than 35 courses are offered. The courses emphasize physical skill
development, sportsmanship, and game rules and regulations.
Intercollegiate Athletics: The University's intercollegiate
teams all follow the guidelines and philosophy established for the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, which
calls for an institution's financial aid to be awarded on the basis
of family need and academic merit. The result at Washington and Lee
is a strong, diverse athletic program in which participants are
motivated by their love of the game and their desire to excel in
competition.
Washington and Lee sponsors 13 varsity sports for men: cross
country, football, soccer, and water polo in the fall; basketball,
swimming, indoor track, and wrestling during the winter; baseball,
golf, lacrosse, tennis, and track and field in the spring.
The Athletic Department currently sponsors nine
intercollegiate sports for women at Washington and Lee: cross
country, soccer, tennis, and volleyball in the fall; basketball,
swimming and indoor track and field during the winter; lacrosse,
tennis, and track and field in the spring. The women's sports
program may continue to grow as student interest dictates.
Most teams are directed by coaches who hold faculty status
in the physical education department. Student-athletes enjoy
first-quality equipment, uniforms, facilities, and support-staff
attention. Sports schedules feature challenging opponents from
colleges along the Eastern Seaboard and Appalachian regions.
The University is a charter member of the 13-college Old
Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), founded in 1976 and composed
of small, private institutions which belong to the NCAA Division
III. W&L sports which compete in the ODAC are men's baseball,
basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer,
tennis, indoor track, and outdoor track and field. The women's
sports that compete in ODAC are basketball, cross-country,
lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The conference
recognizes team champions, a player-of-the-year, and a
coach-of-the-year in each sport and selects a recipient for
Scholar-Athlete awards for men and women.

ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Washington and Lee is proud of its array of fine athletic
facilities.
The J.W. Warner Center which is connected to Doremus
Gymnasium, the University's original athletic center, comprises the
indoor facilities. The five-story complex includes a 2,400-seat
main arena, the Cy Twombly Pool and its 500-seat gallery, a
fully-equipped weight room, first-rate training room,
handball/racquetball/squash courts, sauna, exercise rooms, and
locker rooms.
Wilson Field is the center of the outdoor facilities. The
natural turf field surrounded by a 400-meter artificial surface
track and bordered by a 7,000-seat stadium is home for the
Generals' track, football, and lacrosse teams. The University also
offers Smith Baseball Field, a 14-court tennis area with two
lighted courts, five-mile cross country course, Liberty Hall Field
for men's and women's soccer and women's lacrosse, and several
practice fields.
Washington and Lee students may play golf on the par-71
Lexington Golf and Country Club course and may skate and ski at The
Homestead, Massanutten, Wintergreen, and other nearby resorts.