Academics
Washington & Jefferson College is a small, elite school known for its “academic rigor” and “prestigious reputation.” In addition to two conventional semesters, the college also features a unique intercession period in January, “which allows for a month of focused learning on a topic that is often much different than something … offered during a semester, including travel and topics of specific interest to professors.” Students feel that there is a very “open learning environment,” and that “as the class levels increase, so does the amount of open discussion.” The professors “want the students to learn” and “are willing to meet with students at any point to discuss how to better their education.” “They are very knowledgeable and are very accessible outside of class,” and personal connections with professors “oftentimes leads to internships or research projects” for undergraduate students. In general, the college is excellent at providing students with ample opportunities to prepare for their futures. It boasts “a great reputation for graduate school preparation” and has an “impeccable record at placing students in medical, graduate, and law schools.” Additionally, there are “so many opportunities with alumni relations.” The study abroad office is also excellent, and there are “tons of grants to do a research project abroad or to do internships across the U.S” or overseas with funding from the Magellan Project.
