![Students explore during Volunteer Venture, a pre-orientation trip for first-years. Photo courtesy of @wlushepard Instagram](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/volunteer-venture.-photo-courtesy-of-wlushepard-instagram.jpg)
Leading Edge expands to include all first-years
New trips support the university’s diversity, inclusion and wellness initiatives
![Pre-orientation students on the Appalachian Trail.
Photo courtesy of W&L.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14203177_10154112162968143_5995021935693304099_n-900x599.jpg)
Pre-orientation programs grow to satisfy rising student demand
More upperclassmen
returning to programs they
enjoyed as first-years
![First-years become leaders in going green](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Farmers-Market-6-900x600.jpg)
First-years become leaders in going green
New Sustainability Leadership pre-orientation trip started this year