The College

The College is the heart of the W&L liberal arts education. It is the home of twenty-one departments, four interdepartmental majors, and seven interdepartmental programs. Students may earn either the B.A. or B.S. degree in thirty-seven different majors, and may also pursue one or more of thirty-six minors.

The more than 140 faculty members in the College, in departments ranging from Music to Geology/Earth and Environmental Geoscience to Religion, are dedicated to nurturing the intellectual capacity and curiosity of our students in an environment of collaborative inquiry. All first-year students are members of the College, and typically take a range of courses in the liberal arts in preparation for selecting a major course of study.

As expressed in the College's Mission Statement, the hallmarks of a person educated in the College include:

• A resourceful intellect and talent for independent thinking
• The capacity to evaluate information critically and to convey it effectively
• Competence in many methods of defining, approaching and solving problems
• A lively curiosity about and mature respect for varied cultures and intellectual perspectives
• A lifelong commitment to learning, to health and well-being, and to the values that inform a W&L education.

Please explore these pages to see the full range of academic opportunities available to current and prospective W&L students. Parents, alumni, faculty, and staff will also find a wealth of information about College programs, policies and resources. All of us in the Office of the Dean of the College are always ready to assist you.