Williams College Williams Home Page Get to know Williams Academics ▸ Become a partner in the process of discovery, contributing to knowledge in a supportive environment. Students develop close relationships with their professors, peers and mentors, learning from and with each other through the open exchange of ideas. Access and Affordability ▸ We want students to make the most of their experience here, so we actively work to remove barriers—especially financial ones. We recently expanded our already generous financial aid by replacing loans and work-study requirements with grants that don’t have to be repaid—ensuring that a Williams education is truly affordable. Community ▸ In all we do, we aim to be an inclusive learning community in which all can thrive. Our deep commitments to caring, collaboration and dialogue across differences transform how we relate to one another and to the world around us. Play Video 96% of students live on campus. st ever intercollegiate baseball game, played against Amherst in 1859. miles from campus to Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts. $0 student admission to area museums. News & Stories Williams Today From the College Sheppard plans to use the Guggenheim Fellowship Sheppard to continue work on his long-term book project, "The Performer's Voice: Timbre and Expression in Twentieth-Century Vocal Music." News Gathering In a first-of-its-kind reunion, more than 100 alumni who worked on “The Williams Record” as students joined current staffers for a weekend of examining the field of journalism and the newspaper’s past and present. From the College Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and former ABC News anchor and correspondent Dan Harris will speak at Williams’ 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Events All Events Earth Month Thursday, April 23 EARTHWEEK FILM & Talkback: The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice, with filmmaker Kathy Kasic Earth Month Friday, April 24 LOG LUNCH: Writing for the Earth, Paul Bierman ‘PhD, Professor, Rubenstein School, UVM Arts at Williams Friday, April 24 Berkshire Symphony/Williams Concert Choir/Student Soloist Gala/Ensemble W Arts at Williams Saturday, April 25 Williams Gospel Choir Arts at Williams Saturday, April 25 Liam Giszter '26, electronics - Thesis Recital On The Log Tuesday, April 28 Ancient Catalogs: A Classics Colloquium Performances Tuesday, April 28 Sweet Prince at the ’62 Center at Williams College Performances Tuesday, April 28 Brass Ensemble Arts at Williams Wednesday, April 29 Weiran Jiang '26, violin Arts at Williams Wednesday, April 29 Voice Studio Recital Academic Experience Areas of Study ▸ Here students can explore a wide range of academic interests in the liberal arts, learning how courses from 60+ different areas of study interact with and influence one another. Research at Williams ▸ Faculty in the sciences, arts and humanities are deeply committed to mentoring student researchers. More than half our students participate in research on campus and off—always supported by generous resources and funding. Tutorials ▸ Study a single topic in depth for an entire semester with a fellow student as your research partner and your professor as a guide. Up to 100 courses are offered at every level and in every discipline each year. Winter Study ▸ Take the entire month of January to stretch your intellectual and creative muscles. Choose a travel or internship opportunity, conduct independent research, or select from one of 150 eclectic offerings. Inspiring Courses Our Catalog ▸ A Williams education is the essence of cross-disciplinary study, developing your ability to think critically and creatively and to create new knowledge and ideas. Africana Studies Sociology Circa 1492: A Black Studies Perspective Considering critiques from Black studies to examine the 1492 moment and its aftermath Statistics Introduction to Biostatistics and Epidemiology Applying statistical methods to address questions that arise in medicine, public health, or biology Computer Science Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Introducing the foundations of AI methodologies for advanced study of machine learning Science and Technology Studies Technologies of Friendship Examining how writers across centuries and disciplines describe the tools and technologies of friendship Theatre Introduction to Playwriting Writing plays that interact with identities and environments of the current times Economics Environmental Studies Pollution and Labor Markets Evaluating the impacts of pollution and regulation on human capital, labor supply, and productivity Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are inextricably linked to educational excellence. Williams is committed to closing the gap between our aspirations and the lived experiences of our people to ensure that we are a welcoming campus for all members of the community. Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ▸ Davis Center ▸ Land Acknowledgement ▸ Sustain­ability at Williams Williams is committed to the responsible stewardship of its campus environment and recognizes that its actions have impacts beyond its borders. Climate change and environmental degradation are defining challenges of our time, and Williams has a responsibility to confront these challenges through our teaching, research and actions. Zilkha Center for the Environment ▸ Environmental Studies Program ▸ 40+ religious traditions supported by our campus chaplains 95 languages spoken, 15 languages taught on campus 73% of Williams’ electricity comes from renewable sources 100% of new buildings must meet LEED Gold sustainable building standards Health & Wellbeing From joining the Outing Club for a hike to participating in a mindfulness meditation practice to taking an ice-skating class, students can nurture their bodies and souls—along with their minds—on campus and in the surrounding region. Integrative Wellbeing Services ▸ Williams Outing Club ▸ Physical Education ▸ Athletics Our 32 NCAA Division III varsity programs complement a long, wide-ranging list of club sports and activities. With these options, students can pursue a healthy and active lifestyle while enjoying a balanced approach to their academic and extracurricular schedules. 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