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 final project for the 2021 fall semester, students in Psychology of Public Policy (PSY 393) gathered psychological research on various policy issues and lobbied the staff at Congressman Guy Reschenthaler’s (R-PA, D-14) District Office to support their positions and convince the congressman to co-sponsor related legislation.

W&J Presidents
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My advice to incoming students would be to believe in yourself. It’s cliche, but if you believe you can do it, then you will. Also…

Samantha Terrell '22
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What advice would you give to incoming or prospective students? Join a club or a sport your first year, even if it’s not something you are super good at. It’s a great way to make friends and connections with upperclass students, and to learn about the school.

Kate Csehoski '22
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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

Apr 20

Presidents Preview Day

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Jun 07

First Look Friday at W&J | June 7

9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Jul 19

First Look Friday at W&J | July 19

9:00 am - 1:30 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