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Lexington, Virginia
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The university is named after George Washington, who endowed the school with a significant gift in 1796, and Robert E. Lee, who served as its president from 1865 to 1870.
The Lee Chapel, built in 1867 under Robert E. Lee's presidency, is a National Historic Landmark and houses a museum dedicated to Lee's life and legacy.
The university's honor system, which dates back to the 1840s, is entirely student-run and is one of the oldest in the United States.
Washington and Lee operates on a distinctive 12-12-4 academic calendar, with two 12-week terms followed by a 4-week spring term for specialized courses.
Robert E. Lee, a key figure in the Civil War, served as the university's president after the war, and his leadership helped shape the institution's future.
The Reeves Center at Washington and Lee houses an impressive collection of ceramics, including over 4,000 pieces of Chinese export porcelain.
Washington and Lee has made significant strides in sustainability, including a solar energy project that provides a substantial portion of the campus's electricity needs.
