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davidson college is about the relationships that are formed here and how they inspire lives of consequence.
explore the beauty of our campus and the strength of our community from anywhere in the world.
our virtual programming
Virtual visit opportunities allow you to explore what makes davidson distinct. Live virtual programming includes guided tours, information sessions and Q&A sessions, hosted by a member of the admission team and/or current students.
our community
our students share their lives and experiences with fellow students who have different backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives. they build relationships with engaged and inspiring professors who are leaders in their fields of study, all in a place worthy of its own acclaim.
the seemingly endless days of southern sunshine occasionally give way to some light snowfall. when that happens, wildcats celebrate!
chambers lawn, the sprawling green in front of chambers building, is a space that does it all—part classroom, part flickerball practice field, part study space, part social area, and 100 percent the most well-tended grass in the world.
davidson's president, carol e. quillen, is always full of wildcat spirit. at the opening of lula bell's, our campus' resource center, she enthusiastically welcomed cheering wildcats into the space. lula bell's is stocked with free food items, textbooks for communal use, and professional clothing for rental.
students at davidson work alongside professors to conduct research usually reserved for graduate students. here, prof. dave wessner conducts original research with a student in his lab.
davidson's mission is to inspire creative minds for lives of leadership and service. and here, creative minds have a lot of room to flourish. the arts are a vital part of classroom and extracurricular life.
wildcats work hard. we also play hard. we take pride in being an ncaa division i school, where we have scholar-athletes committed to honing their talents on and off the field.
wildcats work hard. we also play hard. we take pride in being an ncaa division i school, where we have scholar-athletes committed to honing their talents on and off the field.
we don't normally climb the massive oak trees on campus, except when students participate in tree-climbing demonstrations with davidson outdoors, one of over 200 student organizations on campus.
our wildcats learn together, live together and even catch rare solar eclipses together.
the cake race is a sweet davidson tradition.
graduation marks the end of our students' four years on campus but remains a joyful celebration that welcomes all wildcats into our caring alumni family.
our campus
with tree-lined paths, historic buildings and 665-acres of natural beauty, davidson is both a place to call home and a launchpad for exploring the world.
davidson's e.h. little library houses the davidsoniana room. this is the view from the quiet study space, books and publications authored by davidson faculty and alumni line the shelves.
white boards, comfortable seating and room for impromptu study sessions make our e. craig wall jr. academic center a hub of multidisciplinary collaboration on davidson's campus.
the e. craig wall jr. academic center enhances davidson's efforts to approach learning in a trans-disciplinary manner. the wall center is home to 36 research labs, 20 teaching labs, and 16 academic disciplines. students often rave about the study nooks found all over building.
once a functional water well for the campus, the old well now holds special meaning. college lore has it that couples who kiss at the well can expect wedding bells in their futures.
davidson's katherine and tom belk visual arts center (vac) is home to davidson college art galleries, art courses, art faculty studio spaces, and individual studio spaces for art majors. the vac lobby houses, jean d’aire, by sculptor auguste rodin. visitors to the vac are encouraged to touch the sculpture.
our vantage point
experience the beauty and serenity of campus through these aerial tours, which showcase the architecture and natural surroundings unique to davidson.
our students
