W&J Leadership Application

Welcome to Washington & Jefferson College's
Online Application for Admission.

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Biographical Information

*First (Given) Name

Middle Name

*Last (Family) Name

Suffix

Preferred First Name

*Date of Birth

*How do you describe yourself?

Female

Male

Preferred Pronouns (optional)

He/Him/His

Prefer not to answer

She/Her/Hers

They/Them/Theirs

With which gender identity do you most identify?

If you would like the opportunity, we invite you to share more about your gender identity.

Social Security Number (SSN) without dashes (Optional)

Please note that if you plan to apply for federal financial aid, you will need to submit your SSN to W&J.

Address Information

*Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your mailing address different from above?

Yes

No

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Contact Information

*Email Address

*Mobile/Cell Phone Number

I give permission to Washington & Jefferson College to send me important updates via text messaging. (Standard message charges apply.)

Yes

No

Home Phone Number

Citizenship Information

*Citizenship Status

I am a U.S. citizen.

I am a dual U.S. citizen.

I am a permanent resident of the U.S.

I am not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

*Set U.S. Citizenship (Hidden)

*What is your other country of citizenship?

*What is your primary spoken language?

What is your secondary spoken language? (If applicable)

*What is your country of citizenship?

*Alien Registration Number

*What is your visa type?

*What is your country of citizenship?

Do you have another country of citizenship?

Yes

No

*What is your other country of citizenship?

Ethnicity

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Select one or more of the following races.

Enrollment Plans

*I will be entering as a....

Freshman

Transfer

You have selected to attend this spring with classes starting August 2023. You must already be graduated from high school to select this enrollment term. If this is incorrect, please change your answer to the previous question "When do you plan to enroll?" and select the correct enrollment term.

*Please choose an application plan.

Early Decision (binding)

Early Action (nonbinding)

Regular Decision (nonbinding)

EARLY DECISION SUBMISSION

When you apply under the Early Decision plan, your acknowledgement below confirms that you agree to withdraw all other college applications if accepted for admission to W&J, and that you will submit your admission reply form, along with your deposit of $300 by January 31, which will be credited to your first-term billing.

Please be aware that all of your required application materials must be submitted by December 15 and that you will receive your admission decision by December 21.

EARLY DECISION AGREEMENT

I have determined Washington & Jefferson College to be my first choice for college and would like to be considered under the Early Decision Plan. I understand that I may apply to other colleges but must withdraw these applications if admitted to W&J. I am aware that all my credentials, including secondary school transcript(s), SAT and/or ACT test scores (optional), and letters of recommendation (optional), must be filed by December 15, and that a decision will be announced by December 21. If accepted for admission, I must submit a $300 non-refundable deposit by January 31, which will be credited to my first-term billing.

I agree

Click here for more information about application plans.

*How many credits do you intend to transfer to W&J?

*Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)?

Yes

No

*Have you previously applied to W&J for freshman enrollment?

Yes

No

Housing Plans

*Will you be a resident or commuter student?

Resident

Commuter

Please note that commuters must live within 15 miles of the campus. Commuter status will be approved by the Office of Residence Life.

Financial Aid Plans

Are you planning to apply for financial aid?

Yes

No

Possible Major

All W&J students complete academic studies in at least two areas (Major/Major or Major/Minor). Please indicate two areas of academic interest. (Not sure what you want to study? No problem! Simply select ‘Undecided.’)

*Major or Academic Interest 1

*Major or Academic Interest 2

Pre-Professional Programs

Please let us know if you are interested in a Pre-Professional program.
(click a program to select or use CTRL+click for multiple programs)

Education Background

High School Information

*Search for your high school (If your school does not appear in the first drop menu, click “Continued…” at the bottom of the list.)

*High School Graduation Date

Your Guidance Counselor

Please provide the following information about your high school guidance counselor. Once you submit your application, an email will be sent to your counselor alerting him or her to the steps required to help complete your application.

Counselor First Name

Counselor Last Name

Counselor Email Address

Are you taking any college courses you wish to earn credit for while in high school?

Yes

No

Your Current or Most Recent College

*Search for your current or most recent college (If your school does not appear in the first drop menu, click “Continued…” at the bottom of the list.)

*Attended From

*Attended To

Degree Received

Please describe other:

Date you received your degree from this college

Have you attended another college?

Yes

No

Additional College Attended

*Search for another college that you have attended (If your school does not appear in the first drop menu, click “Continued…” at the bottom of the list.)

*Attended Additional College From

*Attended Additional College To

Degree Received from Additional College

Please describe other degree from additional college:

Date you received your degree from additional college

Activities

Your activities list is your opportunity to tell us about your interests beyond the classroom including your co-curricular, personal, and volunteer activities. (A maximum of 10 activities can be added.)

Would you like to submit activities?

Yes

No

Activity 1 Type

Activity 1 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 1?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a second activity?

Yes

No

Activity 2 Type

Activity 2 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 2?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a third activity?

Yes

No

Activity 3 Type

Activity 3 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 3?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a fourth activity?

Yes

No

Activity 4 Type

Activity 4 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 4?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a fifth activity?

Yes

No

Activity 5 Type

Activity 5 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 5?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a sixth activity?

Yes

No

Activity 6 Type

Activity 6 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 6?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a seventh activity?

Yes

No

Activity 7 Type

Activity 7 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 7?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit an eighth activity?

Yes

No

Activity 8 Type

Activity 8 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 8?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a ninth activity?

Yes

No

Activity 9 Type

Activity 9 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 9?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

Would you like to submit a final tenth activity?

Yes

No

Activity 10 Type

Activity 10 Role/Position

Dates of Participation
Starting in:

Are you currently participating in this Activity 10?

Yes

No

Ended participation:

(The maximum of 10 activities has been added.)

Work Experience

Your work experience is your opportunity to tell us about your employment history. (A maximum of 3 work experiences can be added.)

Would you like to submit a work experience?

Yes

No

Job 1 Title

Job 1 Employer

Job 1 Start Date (Month - Year)

Are you currently employed at this workplace?

Yes

No

Job 1 End Date (Month - Year)

Would you like to submit a second work experience?

Yes

No

Job 2 Title

Job 2 Employer

Job 2 Start Date (Month - Year)

Are you currently employed at this second workplace?

Yes

No

Job 2 End Date (Month - Year)

Would you like to submit a final third work experience?

Yes

No

Job 3 Title

Job 3 Employer

Job 3 Start Date (Month - Year)

Are you currently employed at this third workplace?

Yes

No

Job 3 End Date (Month - Year)

(The maximum of 3 work experiences has been added.)

Family Information

*With whom do you live?

One Parent/Guardian

Two Parents/Guardians

Live independently - No Parents/Guardians

What is the marital status of your parents/guardians?

Married to each other

Not married to each other

Separated

Parent/Guardian 1 Information

*This person is my

*Parent/Guardian 1 Title or Prefix

*Parent/Guardian 1 First Name

*Parent/Guardian 1 Last Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Suffix

What is the highest level of education Parent/Guardian 1 attained?

Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation

*Is this person deceased?

Yes

No

Parent/Guardian 1 Contact Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Email

Parent/Guardian 1 Mobile Number

*This parent has granted permission to Washington & Jefferson College to send them important updates via text messaging. (Standard message charges apply.)

Yes

No

*Do you live with this parent?

Yes

No

Please enter your Parent/Guardian 1 Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Parent/Guardian 2 Information

This person is my*

Parent/Guardian 2 Title or Prefix

Parent/Guardian 2 First Name*

Parent/Guardian 2 Last Name*

Parent/Guardian 2 Suffix

*Is this person deceased?

Yes

No

What is the highest level of education Parent/Guardian 2 attained?

Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation

Parent/Guardian 2 Contact Information

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Parent/Guardian 2 Mobile Number

*This parent has granted permission to Washington & Jefferson College to send them important updates via text messaging. (Standard message charges apply.)

Yes

No

*Do you live with this parent?

Yes

No

Please enter your Parent/Guardian 2 Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Family History with Washington & Jefferson College

Do you have any relatives who have graduated from or are currently attending W&J?

Yes

No

Relative 1

First (Given) Name

Last (Family) Name

Relationship

Would you like to add an additional relative?

Yes

No

Relative 2

First (Given) Name

Last (Family) Name

Relationship

Would you like to add an additional relative?

Yes

No

Relative 3

First (Given) Name

Last (Family) Name

Relationship

(A maximum of 3 relatives is allowed)

Certification & Signature

Application Submission Agreement

Before you submit your Online Application for Admission, please read and acknowledge your agreement to the following statements:

* I certify that the information included in this document is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that deliberately providing false information is grounds for denial or withdrawal of an acceptance. Furthermore, I shall promptly inform Washington & Jefferson College if there is a change in the facts indicated. I grant permission to my previously attended institution(s) to release my official transcript(s) and other relevant academic records to Washington & Jefferson College.

Yes

* I waive my right to review or access letters and statements of recommendation written on my behalf.

Yes

No

Signature

*In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:

*I acknowledge that I will be unable to make changes to my application after I submit it online. I have ensured that my application is accurate, complete, and ready for submission.

Yes

Remember: We must receive your application in addition to the items listed below before we are able to process your application and give you an admission decision in three weeks.

What we need from you:

All applicants to W&J have the option to submit a personal statement to supplement their application. An email will be sent to you shortly with instructions on how to access your W&J Leadership Status Page in order to easily upload your optional personal statement.

What we need from your high school counselor:

Current High School Transcript
Letter(s) of Recommendation (optional)
Standardized Test Scores (optional)

What we need from your college:

Official college transcript from the registrar

What we need from your high school counselor:

High School Transcript (optional)
Standardized Test Scores (optional)

What we need from your college:

Official college transcript from all colleges attended

Once we have received all materials, we will process your application and send you an admission decision within three weeks.

If any changes need to be made to your application, please reach out to us at 724-223-6025 or admission@washjeff.edu. Details of how to access your status page will be emailed to you shortly.

Please click Submit below to submit your application.

W&J Leadership Application

Welcome to Washington & Jefferson College's Online Application for Admission.

Welcome to Washington & Jefferson College's
Online Application for Admission.