Washington and Lee University

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Washington and Lee University?

Washington and Lee maintains campus public-safety services, including around-the-clock security patrols and emergency reporting resources. Reported measures also include emergency telephone or alarm devices, electronic residence-hall entrances, and a late-night escort or transportation service.

Students should learn how to receive university emergency notifications and where to report an urgent incident. Sexual misconduct reporting and support follow separate university procedures; a person seeking help should be able to identify both confidential support options and formal reporting channels before needing them.

The university's annual security report is the appropriate place to examine its published crime statistics, reporting geography, and safety policies. Such statistics cover defined incidents and locations; they do not, on their own, establish that any campus is safe or unsafe for a particular person.