Washington and Lee University
Finalists who rank W&L
If you are a Finalist who ranked W&L, your National College Match application will be sent to W&L, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
Requirements
Washington and Lee University Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to college partners on October 16, and Washington and Lee University may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, W&L will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit.
School counselors should mail, email or fax official transcripts to the Office of Admission (see Contact Information below).
W&L offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Learn more about W&L’s test-optional policy. Students who rank W&L can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in W&L’s review of their application in their applicant portals
For students who would like to submit test scores, W&L accepts official scores, self-reported test scores, scores reported on official transcripts, or scores verified through school counselors. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at W&L and who requested that their self-reported scores be considered for admission.
For instructions on submitting self-reported or official scores, please read W&L's standardized testing policy.
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or Cambridge English assessments are required when English is not a student’s first language or the language of instruction in their school for four or more years. See English Proficiency Policy.
2025-2026 CSS Profile
CSS code: 5887
Available Oct. 1
Please select "Early Decision" as your admission application type.
If your parents are divorced ,separated, or unmarried:
- Your noncustodial parent must submit the online Noncustodial Profile using the login ID and password that will be emailed to you when you complete the CSS Profile.
- If you do not have any contact with your noncustodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download the Noncustodial Parent Waiver Petition.
Submit as soon as available
The FAFSA will open this fall. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to W&L.
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 003768
Submit as soon as available
The FAFSA will open this fall. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to W&L.
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens only. Undocumented and DACA-eligible students are not required to submit the FAFSA.
Early Decision and Johnson Scholarship
Finalists who do not match may move their QuestBridge application to Early Decision 1 or 2. Those wishing to move their application to W&L’s Early Decision 1 round must email [email protected] with the subject line "QuestBridge Finalist Early Decision Request" and complete an Early Decision Agreement Form immediately after Match Day. Those wishing to move their application to W&L’s Early Decision 2 round must follow the above steps by January 1.
All QuestBridge Finalists are automatically considered for the Johnson Scholarship and any other merit-based scholarships for which they may be eligible, but they are encouraged to submit a resume. The resume may be submitted through the W&L applicant portal, which will be accessible to you after W&L has received your QuestBridge application. Further instructions for the applicant web portal can be found here.
All Finalists who rank W&L for the Match but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit an updated transcript, any relevant application updates, and the W&L QuestBridge Supplement. Finalists whose applications are moved into Regular Decision are automatically considered for the Johnson Scholarship and any other merit-based scholarships for which they may be eligible but they are encouraged to complete the additional Johnson Scholarship Essay and provide a resume.
If you no longer wish to be considered, you must contact the Admissions Office to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below).
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select W&L on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 4 - December 9. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to W&L (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your W&L Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to W&L on December 12 and W&L may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the W&L applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to W&L.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to W&L as detailed in the table below.
Finalists who ranked W&L and submitted all materials (but did not match)
Finalists who did not rank W&L
Only if new scores to report. Read about W&L's standardized testing policy
Read about W&L's standardized testing policy
Finalists who ranked W&L and submitted all materials (but did not match)
Finalists who did not rank W&L
2024-2025 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 003768
Check your W&L applicant portal to ensure that you have already submitted all required financial aid documents.
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens
2024-2025 CSS Profile
CSS code: 5887
Available: Oct. 1
Check your W&L applicant portal to ensure that you have already submitted all required financial aid documents.
Check your W&L applicant portal to ensure that you have already submitted all required financial aid documents.
Families that are not required to file a 2023 Federal Tax Return should submit the W&L Non-Tax Filer Statement.