Ways to Engage

There's no single way to be part of the W&L community. Whether you have five minutes or a full weekend, you can stay connected, come back to campus, volunteer, open doors for students or give. Find a starting point below.

Stay Connected

The easiest ways to keep up with W&L and your classmates:

• Update your contact information in Colonnade Connections

• Submit a class note for W&L Magazine through Colonnade Connections

• Read The Columns and share stories that resonate with you

• Follow official Washington and Lee accounts on social media:

  • @wlunews Instagram

  • @wlualum Instagram

  • Washington and Lee University on LinkedIn

  • W&L Alumni and Career Services on LinkedIn

• Stream Generals games on FloSports

Come Back and Gather

Reconnect in Lexington, in your region or on the road:

• Return to Lexington for your milestone reunion celebration or another campus event

• Find your local alumni chapter and attend a regional event

• Attend a career-focused affinity event

• Travel and learn with W&L Lifelong Learning

Volunteer

Lend your time and perspective to the people and programs that shaped your W&L experience:

Admissions

• Interview prospective students as an Alumni Admissions Volunteer

• Host an admitted students' reception or a summer send-off for incoming first-year students (contact your local chapter president or alumni@wlu.edu)

Chapters and Classes

• Volunteer with or host an event for your local alumni chapter

• Become a Class Agent

• Serve on your reunion committee (email development@wlu.edu)

Athletics

• Organize a Generals watch party in your region (email alumni@wlu.edu to plan it with your chapter)

Open Doors for Students

Help current students find their path, whether through a conversation, an internship or a job:

• Recruit W&L students

• Share internship opportunities at your organization, or create one if you're in a position to do so

• Support the student internship programs in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver and Nashville

• Share insight about your career path with students interested in your field

To get started, email careers@wlu.edu.

Give

Support the student experience and the future of W&L:

• Make a gift to the W&L Fund

• Make a gift in honor of your reunion

• Support the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign

• Join the Generals Club with a gift to W&L Athletics

• Learn more about planned giving

Not Sure Where to Start?

Email alumni@wlu.edu, and we'll help you find the right fit. For career and hiring questions, email careers@wlu.edu.