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Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 50%
Male Undergrads 50%
Birth Control Available? Yes
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Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. Around campus
  2. Frat parties
Best Places to Hook Up
  1. Colonnade
  2. The Dungeon (aka bottom floor of the library)
  3. Frat parties

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Washington & Lee attracts an exceptional type of student, and those attracted are generally attractive themselves. Though dating is not huge on W&L's campus, steady relationships are certainly not scorned, and a hook-up culture does pervade the campus. W&L girls are generally noted for their fine manners and impeccable dress, setting a standard not always met by the men on campus. However, a great deal of the male population rises to the bar set by the ladies as well-groomed gentlemen.

One thing many students discuss is the troubling disparity between civil conduct on campus and the above-average sexual assault rates that arise from activities off the hill. Several campus organizations such as One In Four are working to address this contrast in behaviors, but most students understand the decision ultimately lies with them. In the meantime, relationships between guys and girls can be strained often as students try and find out what it means to model civility on and off campus.

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tfm2015

Economics '15

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Girls

Average for the most part when compared to a southern state school and for many people their high schools, but you have to consider that the class size is small so most guys actually have a good chance of hooking up with/dating a pretty attractive girl.

Jan 03, 2012

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crandren

Education '15

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Consistency

Everybody dresses the same in barbour, bean boots, button downs and croakies. Because people dress well they tend to look more attractive.

Dec 17, 2011

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broughers13

Neuroscience '09

4.2
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Guys Could Stand to Go to the Gym

Unless they're athletes, it's really rare for the guys here to be fit. They're not fat or anything but a hint of a fratstar beer belly is standard after sophomore year and the girls here spend wayyyyy more time in the gym than the guys

Oct 05, 2011

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User rating for Washington & Lee University - Guys & Girls is 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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Facts

Social Scene

The social scene is huge here—students shouldn't expect to lock themselves in their room and study all the time. Even studying and writing papers sometimes become social activities, as students congregate in the C-School or J-School to commiserate. Introverted kids have a tougher time finding a niche in the midst of pretty frantic social activity, especially during the first term or two, but most eventually seem to adjust. Similarly, non-Greeks and students who never go out to frat parties can feel like the life of the University is passing them by. Students should at least try the Greek scene a little bit and sample the growing options for alternative entertainment if the frat scene doesn't measure up. The Commons has become the central meeting place on campus—students filter through by the hundreds every hour.

Hookups or Relationships?

The dating scene is extremely sparse until junior and senior years, when some students move into steady relationships. Hookups are predominant on campus throughout the four years.

Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls

Some of the best times for students to meet each other are during pre-orientation trips (hiking and construction trips are available). Students can relax without the pressure of classes and feel like they're ahead of the game in learning the campus.

Dress Code

Preppy dress is standard issue here. When the weather permits, ladies often wear skirts and spring dresses to class, accessorized with calf boots or heels. On balmy days, the stereotypical W&L man sports a slightly ruffled haircut, a polo shirt (preferably pastel), khakis, and sandals. (In nastier weather, the campus runs amok in grey North Face jackets). However, mad props to the iconoclasts who wear cowboy boots and suede jackets to class. You know who you are.

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