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Admissions Office

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

Phone
540.458.8710

Email
admissions@wlu.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
The Village
Elrod University Commons
Lenfest Center for the Arts
Lee Museum and Chapel
Tea Room at International Learning Center
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Most Popular Places Off Campus
Blue Sky Bakery
Lexington Coffee
Pure Eats
Blue Phoenix
eCafe
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Campus Tours

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

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
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

Limitations
Available only in the Spring for accepted students

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Roanoke Airport is 50 miles from campus. Taxis, limousines, and rental cars are available for the ride from airport to campus. For limousine reservations, call Lexington Limousine and Transportation Service based in Lexington (540) 461-1117 or (540) 464-5466 (lexlimousine@gmail.com) or Roanoke Airport Limousine Service (540.345.7710).

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
A popular choice and a favorite with college kids is the warm and friendly Llewellyn Lodge (603 S. Main St.; 540.463.3235 or 800.882.1145), within walking distance of the university. The moderate price includes a full breakfast. Tennis courts, a public outdoor pool, and golf are nearby. Col Alto is a restored historic home and now part of the Hampton Inns (401 E. Nelson St., 540.463.2223)
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Acceptance Rate: 21%






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