Campus Housing Options
First-Year Housing
All First-Year students at Washington and Lee University are required to live in on-campus housing.
The First-Year residence hall floors are divided into sections of 12 to 20 students, each supervised by a Resident Adviser who is a trained, upper-division student capable of giving sympathetic and informed guidance to new students. In keeping with the traditions of student life at the University, the regulation of residence hall life is based on the principle of student self-government. Except for regulations pertaining to health, safety, alcohol, and drugs, regulations governing residential life—quiet hours and visitation policy, for example—are set by the residents of each section in statements of social responsibility.
Rooms with facilities for qualified students with documented disabilities are available in both singles and doubles, with no additional charge when a single room is approved as a disability accommodation. Pets are not allowed in University housing, but service animals are allowed on campus and in housing. Emotional assistance animals are allowed in housing if approved in advance as an accommodation for a documented disability in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, Virginia Fair Housing Law, and University Policy.
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What to bring.
Click below to learn more about each first-year hall.
Location: Behind Washington Street Park
Floors: 4
Coed: by hall with some halls coed by room
Room Types: Singles, Doubles and Triples
Residents: 265
Air Conditioning: Yes
Elevator: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes; by Floor
Gaines Hall is located between Washington Street Park, Lenfest Center/Wilson Hall and the gym, at the corner of Nelson and Washington Streets.
Gaines Hall underwent renovations during the 2013-2014 academic year and was completed in the Spring of 2014. The renovated Gaines Hall provides for traditional single and double rooms in a series of alcoves/pods creating further opportunities for students to get acquainted. Each hall has a resident adviser (RA) and peer counselor.
Each Bedroom Contains:
- One twin XL (extra long) bed with a mattress per resident
- One desk per resident
- One desk chair per resident
- One dresser per resident
- One wardrobe per resident (or closet space)
- Wireless internet
- XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing! NOTE: This streaming service is the only cable option provided in the First-Year residence halls. There is NO coax cable-based service in either Graham-Lees or Gaines.
Coordinate with your roommate (if you have one) concerning a MicroFridge, stereo, game console, or anything else it might be better to share.
Laundry facilities are located on each hall of each floor of the building. Visit the Laundry Services webpage for more information.
There are a limited number of lofts available for bunking beds and University Facilities must handle assembly/disassembly. If you want your bed(s) lofted or delofted, you can sign up with University Facilities on move-in day. You cannot reserve a lofting kit prior to your arrival on campus.
Communal bathrooms for men and women are located on each hall of each floor. Each hall has a lounge space with a large screen television. In addition to study rooms throughout the building, the Hartog Commons is an elegant room available for studying or gatherings. A community kitchen is near Hartog Commons on the first floor. A game room is available on the first floor with multiple large televisions, billiards, and foosball. A basement bike room is available to students for bike storage during the academic year.
Floor Plans & Hall Photos:
Location: Across from Washington Street Park
Floors: 4
Coed: by floor with some floors coed by room
Room Types: Singles, Doubles and Triples
Residents: 234
Air-Conditioning: Yes
Elevator: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes; by Floor
Graham-Lees is the oldest residential building on campus. Two earlier dorms, Graham and Lees, were joined in 1940 to make this U-shaped residence hall for first-year students.
Graham-Lees underwent renovations during the 2014-2015 academic year and was completed in the Summer of 2015. The renovated Graham-Lees Hall provides for traditional single and double rooms in a series of alcoves/pods creating further opportunities for students to get acquainted. Rooms are divided into halls of approximately 20 residents who share hall bathrooms (separate for men and women), resident adviser (RA), peer counselor and themed decorations.
Each Bedroom Contains:
- One twin XL (extra long) bed with a mattress per resident
- One desk per resident
- One desk chair per resident
- One dresser per resident
- One wardrobe per resident (or closet space)
- Wireless internet
- XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing! NOTE: This streaming service is the only cable option provided in the First-Year residence halls. There is NO coax cable-based service in either Graham-Lees or Gaines.
Coordinate with your roommate (if you have one) concerning a MicroFridge, stereo, game console, or anything else it might be better to share.
There are a limited number of lofts available for bunking beds and University Facilities must handle assembly/disassembly. If you want your bed(s) lofted or delofted, you can sign up with University Facilities on move-in day. You cannot reserve a lofting kit prior to your arrival on campus.
Each floor has a lounge space with a large screen television. Study rooms are available throughout the building and there is a community kitchen on the first floor.
Floor Plans & Hall Photos:
Upper-Division Housing
Sophomores and juniors are required to live in University housing in a variety of group settings including traditional residence halls, apartments, townhouses, Greek and themed housing. Rising seniors typically secure living arrangements off-campus, however a limited number or rooms are usually available for seniors who wish to remain on campus. Law students are not eligible for campus housing.
Rooms with facilities for physically disabled students are available in both singles and doubles. Service animals are allowed as an accommodation for individuals with disabilities in accordance with University policy. Other animals are not allowed in University housing, unless approved as an Emotional Assistance Animal pursuant to the University Emotional Assistance Animal Protocol and University policy as a reasonable accommodation for a qualifying disability.
The Village
The Village consists of two distinct groupings called Augusta Square and Liberty Hall Common. Augusta Square, located on the lower section of land adjacent to the new natatorium, consists of a series of 4 apartment buildings and 3 townhouse buildings. Two of the apartment buildings in Augusta Square provide community spaces hosting a restaurant, pub, fitness center, living room, study room, an outdoor courtyard and a small cluster of apartments on upper floors. Liberty Hall Common is located directly above the turf field and contains 5 apartment buildings and 5 townhouse buildings that surround a green space. The location of the Village provides some amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
Click below to learn more about each part of The Village.
Location: West Denny Circle
Floors: 3
Coed: At resident's discretion. Roommate groups can decide whether the unit is single-gender or coed during selection based on how they configure their roommate group.
Room Types: Singles
Residents: 146
Air Conditioning: Yes
Elevator: No
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes; Washer/Dryer in each townhouse unit
Assigned: by Housing Lottery; full-fill required
The Village consists of two distinct groupings called Augusta Square and Liberty Hall Common. Augusta Square, located on the lower section of land adjacent to the new natatorium, consists of a series of 4 apartment buildings and 3 townhouse buildings. Two of the apartment buildings in Augusta Square provide community spaces hosting a restaurant, pub, fitness center, living room, study room, an outdoor courtyard and a small cluster of apartments on upper floors. Liberty Hall Common is located directly above the turf field and contains 5 apartment buildings and 5 townhouse buildings that surround a green space. The location of the Village provides some amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
Each townhouse unit contains 6 bedrooms, with the exception of Townhouse N, Unit 3 and Townhouse O, Unit 3 which have a 7th bedroom on the ground level. Each townhouse also has two full bathrooms (shower curtains provided), 3 half baths, a kitchen, living room, balcony (no outdoor furniture provided), washer/dryer, exterior door swipe access, and wireless internet. XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
Each Bedroom Contains:
- one full-sized XL bed with a mattress
- one wooden desk
- one desk chair
- one night stand
- two under-bed or stackable dressers
- one wardrobe (no closet)
- cable TV jack
- vinyl tile throughout
Kitchen Contents
- refrigerator
- range/oven
- dishwasher
- microwave
- sink
- cabinets
- counter with 4 bar stools
**Pots, Pans, Dishes, Utensils NOT provided
Living Room Contents
- one couch
- four chairs
- three end tables
- one coffee table
- cable TV jack
- media cabinet
Townhouse Floor Plans
All townhouse buildings have a designated letter (for example - L). All individual townhouses located within a building have a designated letter and unit number (for example - L2). All bedrooms within a particular townhouse have a designated letter, followed by two numbers, the unit number, dash, then room number. (example - L2-1).
| Building | Units | First Floor (Ground Level) | Second Floor | Third Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse J | J1, J2 & J3 | Kitchen, Living Room & Laundry | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
| Townhouse K | K1 (CA/Staff), K2 & K3 | Kitchen, Living Room & Laundry | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
| Townhouse L | L1, L2 & L3 | Kitchen, Living Room & Laundry | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
| Townhouse M | M1, M2 & M3 | Kitchen, Living Room & Laundry | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
| Townhouse N | N1, N2 & N3 (CA/Staff) |
Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry, Unit N3 Bedroom 7 | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
| Townhouse O | O1, O2 & O3 | Kitchen, Living Room & Laundry, Unit O3 Bedroom 7 | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
| Townhouse P | P1, P2 (CA/Staff) & P3 | Kitchen, Living Room & Laundry | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
| Townhouse Q | Q1, Q2 & Q3 | Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry | Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 | Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 |
Still not sure what to bring?
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Location: West Denny Circle
Floors: 3
Coed: by Apartment with a few designated units coed within apartments
Room Types: Singles
Residents: 192
Air Conditioning: Yes
Elevator: Civic Building A Only
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes; Washer/Dryer in each apartment unit
Assigned: by Housing Lottery; full-fill required
The residential Village consists of two distinct groupings called Augusta Square and Liberty Hall Common. Augusta Square, located on the lower section of land adjacent to the new natatorium, consists of a series of 4 apartment buildings and 3 townhouse buildings. Two of the apartment buildings in Augusta Square provide community spaces hosting a restaurant, cafe, fitness center, living room, study room, an outdoor courtyard and a small cluster of apartments on upper floors. Liberty Hall Common is located directly above the turf field and contains 5 apartment buildings and 5 townhouse buildings that surround a green space. The location of the Village provides some amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
Each apartment unit contains four single bedrooms, one large bathroom, half bath, and shower OR 2 full bathrooms (shower curtains provided), a kitchen, living room, balcony (no outdoor furniture provided), washer/dryer, exterior door swipe access, and wireless internet. XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
Each Bedroom Contains:
- one full-sized XL bed with mattress
- one wooden desk
- one desk chair
- two under bed or stackable dressers
- one night stand
- one closet
- cable TV jack
- vinyl tile floor throughout
Kitchen Contents
- refrigerator
- range/oven
- dishwasher
- microwave
- sink
- cabinets
- counter with 3 bar stools
**Pots, Pans, Dishes, Utensils NOT provided
Living Room Contents
- one couch
- two chairs
- two end tables
- one coffee table
- cable TV jack
- media cabinet
Apartment Floor Plans
All apartment buildings have a designated letter (example - D). All individual apartments located within a building have a designated letter and number (example - D2). All bedrooms within a particular apartment have a designated letter, followed by two numbers (example - D2-1).
| Building | First Floor | Second Floor | Third Floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic A | n/a | n/a | A1 (CA/Staff) & A2 |
| Civic B | n/a | B1 & B2 | B3 & B4 |
| Apartment C | C1 & C2 | C3 & C4 | C5 & C6 |
| Apartment D | D1 & D2 (CA/Staff) | D3 & D4 | D5 & D6 |
| Apartment E | E1 & E2 (CA/Staff) | E3 & E4 | E5 & E6 |
| Apartment F | F1 & F2 | F3 & F4 | F5 & F6 |
| Apartment G | G1 & G2 | G3 (CA/Staff) & G4 | G5 & G6 |
| Apartment H | H1 & H2 | H3 & H4 | H5 & H6 |
| Apartment I | I1 & I2 (CA/Staff) | I3 & I4 | I5 & I6 |
Still not sure what to bring?
Visit our Upper Division FAQs for more information.
Woods Creek Apartments
Woods Creek complex consists of three recently renovated apartment-style residence hall buildings: Woods Creek West (located closest to the parking garage), Woods Creek Central (the middle building, and Woods Creek East (located closest to Public Safety). Renovations include granite countertops, new cabinetry, ceiling fans, microwaves, new furniture, flooring, updated bathrooms, full-sized XL beds and washer and dryer within each apartment.
Click below to learn more about Woods Creek.
Location: East Denny Circle, behind Leyburn Library
Floors: up to 6
Coed: by Apartment
Room Types: Singles and Doubles
Residents: 178
Air Conditioning: Yes
Elevator: No
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes; Central, East and West have a washer and dryer in each apartment unit.
Assigned: by Housing Lottery; partial fill permitted
Woods Creek complex consists of three recently renovated apartment-style residence hall buildings. Renovations include granite countertops, new cabinetry, ceiling fans, microwaves, new furniture, flooring, updated bathrooms, full-sized XL beds and washer and dryer within each apartment.
Apartment Contents:
Apartments contain three, four or five bedrooms, a large bathroom (shower curtain provided), kitchen, living room, and a balcony. Single bedrooms are generally 12' x 11' or slightly larger. Double bedrooms are generally 12 'x 21'. XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
Bedroom Contents:
- One XL Full bed with mattress per resident
- One wooden desk per resident
- One desk chair per resident
- Two-drawer dresser stacking units
- Two wardrobes with two bottom drawers
- Wireless internet
- Luxury vinyl tile flooring
Kitchen Contents:
- Refrigerator
- Range/oven
- Sink
- Cabinets
- Dining table and four chairs
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
**Pots, Pans, Dishes, Utensils NOT provided
Living Room Contents:
- One couch
- Two chairs in five-person units/ One chair in four-person units
- One coffee table
- Cable TV jack
- TV/entertainment stand
Woods Creek Apartment Floor Plans
The letters in the apartment addresses note the quadrant of the buildings; the numbers note floor level. However, the numbers are only relative because the apartment buildings are built into a hill. So the highest number in a quadrant will always be the top floor, but the lowest number is not necessarily at ground level.
The apartment floor plans are all similar to Woods Creek East D1, with a living room, kitchen, large bathroom, and balcony.
| Woods Creek East (Next to Public Safety Office) |
Woods Creek Central (Middle Building) |
Woods Creek West (Closer to Parking Garage) |
|
1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor 5th Floor |
1st Floor H1 (3 SL, 1 DB) 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor 5th Floor |
Theme Housing
Theme housing is a unique living opportunity provided to upper-division students at W&L. Students taking advantage of this opportunity are afforded experiences that center around a variety of organizational, cultural, and personal interests. Students reside in theme houses for the purpose of bonding around, and sharing with the campus community, a common theme. Each house, its theme, and amenities are unique. There is a Residence Life staff member assigned to each house who, in addition to fulfilling administrative tasks, is responsible for building community through programming as well as advocating for their community's needs and interests. A faculty or staff member at W&L who embraces the theme also serves as an adviser to each theme house. Take a look below at all of the great theme houses and their unique characteristics. Click here for more information on each theme.
Each year during winter term, rising sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply to theme house living prior to general housing selection. These applications are reviewed by house advisers and/or Residence Life staff in order to determine occupancy for the next academic year. For questions about theme house applications or the assignment process, please email housing@wlu.edu.
Click below to learn more about our many theme houses.
Location: 5 Henry St.
Coed: by Floor
Floors: 3
Residents: 20
Room Types: Singles and Doubles
Assigned: by Application
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Each Bedroom Contains:
one Full XL (extra long) bed with mattress per resident
one wooden desk per resident
one desk chair per resident
one dresser per resident (4 drawers)
one closet per resident
wireless internet
XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
*Note: Window Air Conditioning units require annual registration and installation through Residence Life and University Facilities. See Upper-Division FAQs for specific guidelines pertaining to Window A/C approvals and installations.
Each Bedroom Contains:
one Full XL (extra long) bed with mattress per resident
one wooden desk per resident
one desk chair per resident
one dresser per resident (4 drawers)
one closet per resident
wireless internet
XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
*Note: Window Air Conditioning units require annual registration and installation through Residence Life and University Facilities. See Upper-Division FAQs for specific guidelines pertaining to Window A/C approvals and installations.
Floor Plans:
Second Floor
Location: 205 E Washington Street
Floors: 3
Coed: by Room
Room Types: Singles and Doubles
Residents: 17
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Assigned: by Application
Each Bedroom Contains:
one Full XL (extra long) bed with mattress per resident
one wooden desk per resident
one desk chair per resident
one dresser per resident (4 drawers)
one closet per resident
wireless internet
XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
*Note: Window Air Conditioning units require annual registration and installation through Residence Life and University Facilities. See Upper-Division FAQs for specific guidelines pertaining to Window A/C approvals and installations.
Floorplans:
Second Floor
Third Floor
Questions? Contact Chris Reid, Director of Housing & Residence Life.
Location: 4 Lee Avenue
Floors: 3
Coed: by Room
Room Types: Singles
Residents: 9
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: No; Residents of Casa Hispanica share use of the Chavis House laundry room
Assigned: by Application
Each Bedroom Contains:
one twin XL (extra long) bed with mattress
one wooden desk
one desk chair
one dresser (4 drawers)
one closet
wireless internet
XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
Floor Plans
Lower Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Questions: Contact Monica Botta, Associate Professor of Romance Languages
Location: 10 Lee Avenue
Floors: 2
Coed: by Room
Room Types: Singles
Residents: 5
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes; Shared with residents of Casa Hispanica
Assigned: by Application
Each Bedroom Contains:
one twin XL (extra long) bed with mattress
one wooden desk
one desk chair
one dresser (4 drawers)
one closet
wireless internet
*XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
Floor Plans:
First Floor
Second Floor
Location: 106 Lee Avenue
Floors: 3
Coed: by Room
Room Types: Singles and Doubles
Residents: 18
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
*Air Conditioning: Yes
Assigned: by Application
Each Bedroom Contains:
one twin XL (extra long) bed with a mattress per resident
one wooden desk per resident
one desk chair per resident
one dresser per resident (4 drawers)
one closet per resident
wireless internet
XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
*Note: Window Air Conditioning units require annual approval by the Student Health Center. See Upper-Division FAQs for specific guidelines pertaining to Window A/C approvals and installations.
Floor Plans:
Second Floor
Contact Hunter Swanson, Associate Director for International Education, with questions or to inquire about reserving the Global Service House living room for an event.
Location: 218 E Nelson Street
Floors: 3
Coed: by Room
Room Types: Singles
Residents: 9
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Each Bedroom Contains:
one Full XL (extra long) bed with mattress per resident
one wooden desk per resident
one desk chair per resident
one dresser per resident (4 drawers)
one closet per resident
wireless internet
XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
*Note: Window Air Conditioning units require annual registration and installation through Residence Life and University Facilities. See Upper-Division FAQs for specific guidelines pertaining to Window A/C approvals and installations.
Floor Plans:
Second Floor
Questions? Contact Heidi Bustos, Assistant Director of Inclusion and Engagement
Location: 11 N Jefferson Street (Former Culinary House Location)
Floors: 3
Coed: By Room
Room Types: Singles and Doubles
Residents: 27
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Assigned: by Application
Each Bedroom Contains:
one twin XL (extra long) bed with mattress per resident
one wooden desk per resident
one desk chair per resident
one dresser per resident (4 drawers)
one closet per resident
wireless internet
XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
*Note: Window Air Conditioning units require annual registration and installation through Residence Life and University Facilities. See Upper-Division FAQs for specific guidelines pertaining to Window A/C approvals and installations.
Floorplans:
Second Floor
Third Floor
Questions? Contact Heidi Bustos, Assistant Director of Inclusion and Engagement
Location: 19 University Place
Floors: 2
Coed: By Room
Room Types: Singles
Residents: 5
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Assigned: by Application
Each Bedroom Contains
- one Twin XL (extra long) bed with mattress per resident
- one wooden desk per resident
- one desk chair per resident
- one dresser per resident
- one closet per resident
- wireless internet
- XFINITY On CampusTM is included with on-campus housing!
*Note: Window Air Conditioning units require annual registration and installation through Residence Life and University Facilities. See Upper-Division FAQs for specific guidelines pertaining to Window A/C approvals and installations.
Floorplans
Greek Housing
Greek chapters generally set their own requirements for eligibility to live in the chapter house. Those requirements can vary from chapter to chapter. In terms of the University's standards, however, the chapter President is required to live in the chapter house. Additional upper-division students and/or officers are encouraged to live-in as well. The remainder of the rooms may be filled with any member of the chapter who is a sophomore or above. Sophomores and juniors who live in fraternity houses satisfy the University's residency requirement for the respective class year.
Each house, with the exception of Alpha Delta Pi and Delta Society, has a live-in House Director. Alpha Delta Pi and Delta Society have a Community Assistant.
Click below to learn more about our many Greek houses.
- Alpha Delta Pi
12 Frank Parsons Way
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Chi Omega
2 Frank Parsons Way
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Chi Psi
Location: 5 Lee Avenue
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Delta Society
8 Frank Parsons Way
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Kappa Alpha Order
Location: 300 E Nelson Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Kappa Alpha Theta
4 Frank Parsons Way
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Kappa Kappa Gamma
10 Frank Parsons Way
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Kappa Sigma
Location: 220 E Nelson Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Lambda Chi Alpha
Location: 225 E Nelson Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Phi Gamma Delta
Location: 112 W Preston Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Phi Kappa Psi
Location: 301 E Washington Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Pi Beta Phi
6 Frank Parsons Way
Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Pi Kappa Alpha
Location: 106 N Main Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan
- Pi Kappa Phi
Location: 201 E Washington Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: No
Floor Plan
- Sigma Chi
Location: 216 E Nelson Street
*Air Conditioning: Yes
On-Site Laundry Room: Yes
Floor Plan