Mission Statement

College Mission Statement

The College provides a liberal education in the arts and sciences and fosters a collaborative environment for faculty and student inquiry. Dedicated faculty members challenge students to sharpen their critical thinking skills and to develop their capacities for clear communication and creative expression. The College faculty is committed to advancing our teaching, curriculum, and campus culture in order to meet the educational needs and aspirations of students in a rapidly changing world.

The hallmarks of a graduate of 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.

University Mission Statement

Washington and Lee University provides a liberal arts education that develops students' capacity to think freely, critically, and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be prepared for life-long learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.