Student Life

Your Community. Founded Here.

When you arrive at W&J, you become part of a talented and engaging student body that is recognized for its abilities, dedication and integrity. W&J offers exceptional opportunities to participate in activities outside of the classroom that all add value to your education and experience inside the classroom. You will have access to mentors, advisors, peer counselors and success consultants that will help you navigate your time on campus.

Living at W&J College

From our First Year Residence Halls to Residential Learning Communities, you'll find a place to call home. You'll join a safe and supportive community for sharing meals and making memories.

Thriving the First Year

All four years at W&J College are fun, but your first year is special. Meet your first roommates. Connect with your alumni mentor (who will send you cookies on your first day!). Find your tribe. Your first year is the beginning of belonging to a strong, lifelong community.

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Finding Yourself at W&J College

Maybe you know your goal is medical school. Or maybe you're not sure yet where you're headed. Both paths are possible at W&J College. Here, you'll discover limitless connections. You might uncover connections between cuisine and communication that will make you a better cook and a better doctor, or unearth a passion for wildlife conservation through one of the student clubs.

“As a first-year student just entering college, I was unaware of the opportunities that existed within environmental science,” Novak said. “Now, with an internship and several ecology/biology classes under my belt, I have…an idea of what I want for my life after graduation.”

Renee Novak '24
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The senior chemistry and economics major took advantage of W&J’s signature program, The Magellan Project, to learn more about the culture and cuisine in Italy.

Anja Popey '22
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“I’ve already accepted an offer from KPMG for their summer 2023 advisory internship in Deal Advisory – Financial Due Diligence,” Coughenour said. “W&J has prepared me extremely well [and] KPMG is definitely somewhere I want to be in the future.”

Ryan Coughenour '24
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At W&J College more than 800 on-campus leadership engagement opportunities are available to students.

Our 26 varsity athletic programs compete in NCAA Division III. As a President, you're challenged to reach your potential on the field and off.

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The percentage of students that live on-campus, and call W&J College home.

Upcoming Events

Mar 09

Discovery Day at W&J

9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Mar 12

Admitted Student Reception

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Apr 20

Presidents Preview Day

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Student Life Office Hours

HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Hours (June & July only):
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Extended hours available by appointment