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Washington & Lee University - Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 1,223
Average Housing Costs $3,855
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 43%
Number of Dormitories 4
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 1

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W&L students have to live on campus for their first two years at the University (the fraternity and sorority houses, as well as the dorms, qualify as on campus, and are open to sophomores). Students confront a whole range experiences in on-campus housing—sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s pretty bad. The rooms themselves are generally unexceptional, so whether students enjoy their accommodations depends a lot on roommates, dorm counselors, and neighbors down the hall. Students can make lasting friendships during their time in the freshman halls. When there are problems, students say that the administration usually gets right on it and resolves issues ranging from roommate problems to space issues.

Of course, some places just seem to be better at creating the full freshman experience—the invigorating sense of meeting a bunch of new people and crashing into adult life, full-speed. Gaines, with its quiet halls and rooms divided into suites, is lacking here, despite its cleanliness and high-class feel. For incoming students, it’s best to try a real freshman dorm such as Graham-Lees, which, while not the most attractive building, tends to create the most memorable experiences. After freshman year, students tend to expand to other dorms, such as Woods Creek, which offers more of an off-campus feel; they also have the option of moving into fraternity and sorority houses. Upperclassmen usually don’t stay on campus, and they have last pick for housing if they do.

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generalswim2113

'15

Political Science and Government

4.6
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Depends...

Housing here is pretty good, but it depends a lot on who you are and where you live. If you're a huge rager and love to party and don't mind lots of noise at 2 am when you're trying to sleep, then Graham-Lee's is great. However, if you enjoy sleeping and like a more chill (not boring) environment, Davis is definitely the place for you. Gaines is not "anti-social" but its definitely a different environment than the rest of the halls. Its a very quiet place, but it does have AC, so if that's what you want then go for it. I live in GL but I spend the vast majority of my time in Davis and Gilliam. It's all about what you like here, but rest assured, there is a place for you.

Nov 13, 2011

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tylerdurden

'13

Economics and Econometrics

4.2
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The Dorms

The dorms are not fantastic, but better than at a number of schools i visited. There are tons of singles, which I highly recommend requesting. Gaines is the best dorm in terms of rooms, but is not very social between suites. It also has AC, which other dorms don't. The other dorms are more or less the same, though Graham-Lees has more singles.

Nov 01, 2011

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cscrun19

'15

Business Administration and Management

4.6
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Gaines 109

You either get REALLY lucky with your suite or you hate your life. I'm really lucky.

Oct 19, 2011

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What You Get
  • Bed
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Mirror
Also Available Substance-free halls where residents can agree to set stricter rules about alcohol and smoking are available. Contact the Student Affairs Office at (540) 458-8754.

Available for Rent

Bed linens

MicroFridges

Did You Know?

About 60 percent of the freshman rooms in Gilliam, Davis, and Graham-Lees residence halls are doubles; the rest are single rooms. W&L students are so sociable!

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Davis Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 72
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Bike rack, Ethernet, in-room sink, loftable beds, wireless Internet

Gaines Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 180
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (singles, doubles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, cable TV, carpeting, common rooms, Ethernet, laundry facilities, walk-in closet, wireless Internet

Gilliam Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 88
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Bike rack, cable TV, Ethernet, in-room sink, laundry facilities, loftable beds, wireless Internet. Home to Student Health Center.

Graham-Lees Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 254
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Cable TV, Ethernet, laundry facilities, loftable beds, wireless Internet

Theme Housing
Floors: Varies
Number of Occupants: Varies
Bathrooms: Shared by residents (International House has gender-specific bathrooms)
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Theme housing gives upperclassmen the opportunity to live with other students with similar interests. Options include the John Chavis House (African American community), International House, Outing Club House, and Casa Hispanica (Spanish House).

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Woods Creek Apartments
Number of Units: 40
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes, but individual suites are single-sex
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Three- to five-bedroom apartments (singles)
Special Features: Balconies, kitchenettes, living rooms,

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