Washington College is a private liberal arts college located in the beautiful Chesapeake Bay region on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, just 90 minutes from Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia. Founded in 1782, WC is the tenth oldest college in the nation and was named after our patron, George Washington, who served on its first board of governors.

The size of WC presents students with a rare opportunity to enjoy a close-knit, community atmosphere while its academic diversity enables students to choose from a wide variety of pursuits, both inside and outside the classroom. WC offers a distinctive creative writing program, one of the nation's few undergraduate behavioral neuroscience programs, & a new environmental studies major, while the beautiful Chesapeake region serves as an 'outdoor classroom' for both the arts and sciences. Our students are young leaders, gifted writers, budding scientists, and determined athletes. The Washington legacy has served as a model for leadership, participation and involvement. The athletics program at WC is highly competitive, producing national champions in lacrosse and tennis within the last three years.