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The W&J Advantage

Together, we invest in the brightest, most academically accomplished students who have demonstrated strong, moral character, proven leadership ability, and active community service. These students, who represent diverse backgrounds and experiences, have the propensity to make a meaningful impact in the world as successful educators, entrepreneurs, researchers, business leaders, doctors, lawyers, and community leaders.

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W&J students are prepared to lead with integrity, confidence and practical experience.
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College through real-world experiences

Hands-on leadership opportunities

Highly customized academic curriculum

Student Success Stories

We believe in a differentiated, outcome-based experience for every student.

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

Economics, Chemistry

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W&J senior Kristine Horissian smiles in front of a gray backdrop.

What is one of your best W&J memories?

My favorite W&J memory (as corny as it sounds) is when I joined Delta Gamma my freshman year. Joining that sorority is what made my experience here at W&J whole. I was extremely close to transferring that year, but then I met 50+ girls who became my support system. From that day on, all my best memories have come from that house.

Kristine Horissian '22

Communication Arts, Public Relations

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W&J senior Kyleigh Jester stands in front of an evergreen tree and smiles.

“Working with both internships really made me realize that I do and will love being an attorney and that making the commitment to law school will be totally worth it,” said Jester, who plans to attend law school after graduating in the spring.

Kyleigh Jester '23

Political Science, Spanish, Pre-Law

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“My W&J education has encouraged me to travel and experience cultures that are different from what I know. My independent research gives me the opportunity to get experience studying something that I will have a career in in the future,” Kelsea said.

Kelsea Siter '20

Public Policy

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Dean of Admission, Robert Adkins 87' poses in his football uniform alongside W&J sophomore, Kaitlyn Brown, who holds a lacrosse stick.

“I pre-date the BSU. The BSU did not exist when I was a student at W&J. But I recruited the students that started the BSU. And I worked with the students that founded the BSU. And that was an awesome experience. It was a great group of students that came through W&J at that time, and they were just what we needed.” – Bob Adkins 87′, Dean of Admission

Robert Adkins & Kaitlyn Brown

Biology, Psychology, Business Administration, Spanish

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Student stands in front of an academic building

“The sense of community I experienced inspired me to get more involved with physics at W&J…[I want to plan] a new STEM colloquium that fosters community among STEM students and faculty at W&J.”

Maddy Ramsey '25

Physics, Mathematics

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My favorite professor is Dr. Weixel for endless reasons. In the classroom, she is a phenomenal teacher with her creativity, humor, and care for her students, even in the most difficult courses.