The Washington Fellows is more than just your typical honors program.
When you receive an invitation to the program during your senior year of high school, you’ll have access to an established network of professionals who have graduated from the program, get hands-on experience with unique learning opportunities, and create long-lasting connections with your peers through this invaluable experience throughout your four years at W&J College.
We are on a
MISSION at W&J.
The Washington Fellows program seeks to provide additional opportunities for growth to students who have demonstrated a standard of academic and personal excellence. With a focus toward professional readiness, it is the mission of the program to graduate members who commit to living a life of impact.
Here’s a sample snapshot of the highlights from your four years as a Washington Fellow
Each year has a unique Impact focus area (as noted below)
First Year
INTERNAL
Symposia & Impact Groups
Sophomore Year
CAMPUS
Leadership
Junior Year
COMMUNITY
Service
Senior Year
LIFE
Reflection & Coining Ceremony
Expectations of a First Year Fellow
Impact Groups
- Student led working groups charged with designing opportunities for the Fellows at large with emphasis on our tenants of service and leadership.
- Initiatives born out of the social and service groups > Impact Groups
- Membership Makeup
- Impact Leader (Student)
- First Year Fellows (assigned)
- Upper-class Fellows (optional, but encouraged)
- Benefits
- Capitalizes on internal talent and leadership > Impact Leaders
- cohort of talented, passionate students for each area (Impact Group)
- We can do more together!
- Capitalizes on internal talent and leadership > Impact Leaders
Animal Care
Blood Drive
Brother's Brother
Campus Spirit
Commuter Community
Fellows Ball
Food Insecurity
Party with the Presidents
Picnics with the Fellows
Political Action
PrezPantry
PrezThon
Service Experiences
Social Opportunities
Symposia
TomTalks
Women's Leadership
Men's Development
Mental Health Advocacy
Student Newsletter
Communications Team
Fellows Events
Lectures, days of service, leadership training, diversity training, and much more!
