Washington & Jefferson College will not recognize May 1 “National Decision Day” deadline
WASHINGTON, PA (January 31, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) announced today that they will not recognize May 1, 2024, as “National College Decision Day.” W&J joins many colleges and universities nationwide, making this accommodation in direct response to the delays associated with the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid…
W&J welcomes new students for the spring semester
WASHINGTON, PA (January 31, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) officially welcomed 19 students Tuesday, Jan. 23, with a special Matriculation Ceremony in Old Main with President Dr. John C. Knapp presiding. The incoming group includes two international students – one from Germany and the other from the Netherlands. The rest of the group…
Two Discovery Days to be held this spring for prospective students
WASHINGTON, PA (January 29, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College’s (W&J) Office of Admission will host Discovery Day sessions on Monday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, March 9, for prospective students and their families. The Discovery Day sessions are an opportunity to visit and experience the campus in person and to gain valuable information about the…
W&J announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List
Washington, PA (January 26, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) recently released the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List comprises full-time students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students on the fall 2023 Dean’s List include: Name Hometown Alex Acosta Acworth, GA Connor Adams Davidsville, PA Mackenzie Adams…
2024 Symposium on Democracy keynote speakers announced
WASHINGTON, PA (January 17, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) has announced that Rosa Clemente and Dr. David Siegel will serve as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Symposium on Democracy Wednesday, Feb. 21. Each will offer an address during a lunchtime keynote session titled “Agency for the Common Good: How Individuals, Social Movements…
Washington & Jefferson College Announces $50 Million Gift to Establish Endowed Scholarship Fund for Regional Students with Financial Need
Washington, PA (October 11, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) today announced it will receive a transformational gift of approximately $50 million to support student scholarships – the largest philanthropic donation to the College in its 242-year history and one of the largest ever to a liberal arts college in the United States. The…
Washington & Jefferson College lands priority placement on multiple national rankings for value, student outcomes
WASHINGTON, PA (September 18, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) has been recognized for exceptional quality and value with significant placements in national rankings by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR), among other leading publications. The WSJ this month published its 2024 list of “Best Colleges in the…
Cleveland Alumni Gathering
Brenden Kelley ’12, member of the Alumni Executive Council, and Kam Lam ’07, M.D., member of the Board of Trustees, invite you and your guest to our Cleveland Alumni Gathering! Enjoy food and drinks and compete on the shuffleboard court for some W&J Homecoming swag! Visit jayconnected.com/Cleveland23 for more information and to register. When: Thursday,…
Homecoming Weekend
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend registration is now open! We are excited to welcome our alumni and friends to campus for a weekend of celebrating together. Mark your calendars and plan to return to campus Oct. 6 & 7, 2023, for this beloved tradition. Visit jayconnected.com/homecoming for more information and to register!
