Beloved mascot of Washington College. (“Honk, Honk.”)

An annual lacrosse game vs. Salisbury University. Alternates locations—some years WAC hosts, others SU hosts.

Advising Day in April—no classes, and the Green transforms into a large playground.

A yearly campus-wide environmental consciousness campaign.

A yearly campus-wide community service project. Usually in April.

The biggest party of the year, in celebration of our patron George Washington. Alumni, students, professors, staff and friends can attend.

The official start of the fall semester, the all-campus picnic is held the night before the first day of classes. The entire campus community attends.

Check out Gus’s Glossary on the Washington College Athletics website here.

Early twentieth-century writer who loved Washington College. She left a large endowment to the College, to be used to enhance the creative writing program. Each year, one graduating senior wins the Sophie Kerr Prize, valued at $58,000 in 2012.

Our current College President.

Open area by the river, located next to the Washington College Boat House.

Twigs & Teacups is a specialty shop that carries a little bit of everything.

Play it Again Sam. An eclectic coffee shop that also serves breakfast and lunch. Ask for the Alaskan!

Royal Farms, a 24-hour convenience store in town. They love college students!

Procolino’s pizza, a popular college hangout. Located half a mile from campus. Ask for the College Special.

The center of downtown Chestertown - a large fountain stands in the middle. Where Art in the Park, Taste of the Town, Music in the Park, and weekly Farmers’ Market is held.

A group name for the residence halls located around the perimeter of the baseball park. The Western Shore is made up of suite-style housing for juniors and seniors. 

The area between the three fraternity house buildings - Cecil, Dorchester, and Talbot.

The big, open lawn on campus, between the Hill Dorms and the John Toll Science Center Complex.

A performance/activity/student space in the Hodson Hall Student Center. You might hear a lecture, see a movie or be hypnotized here.

Casey Academic Center. Admissions, Student Affairs, and some student mailboxes are located here.

Sassafras residence hall, built in 2008.

Multimedia Production Center. You can borrow DSL cameras, video cameras, or use their equipment to edit photos, videos and create presentations for class.