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Admission & Financial Aid arrow close Coronavirus Information Williams closed to the public through at least July 31 In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Williams has made the difficult decision to cancel all campus visits through at least July 31. The office of admission and financial aid remains open and available with staff working remotely. We appreciate your understanding of our decision to prioritize people’s health and safety. Learn more details about cancellations here . Information for admitted students Climb High Climb Far Your Goal The Sky Your Aim The Star Menu MENU Main Menu Academic Experience Student Life After Williams Financial Aid Overview Types of Aid and Financing Estimate Cost and Aid Requirements + Deadlines Connect Overview Meet Our Team Williams in Your Area Connect with a Student Request Information Visit Virtually Apply Overview Requirements + Deadlines Apply Now Welcome Why Williams Williams is a life-shaping journey that will inspire and guide you to think, create and act with purpose. Our location in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts is a place where you can find both focus and connection. It’s a community where you'll surround yourself with two thousand passionate and intelligent peers, learning with others who are dedicated to becoming deeper thinkers and more effective leaders. A beacon for intellectual explorers, Williams will help you climb higher and farther than you imagined possible. Learn Deeply Explore Widely What does it mean to attend one of the trailblazing schools that launched American higher education? You have the opportunity to explore 64 different areas of study, punctuated by transformative experiences that take you far beyond conventional ideas about academic rigor. Academics at Williams 7:1 Williams’ student-faculty ratio—among the lowest of any college 100% of classes taught by professors (not teaching assistants) 41% of students conduct funded research each year 700+ courses available annually 65+ Oxford-style tutorials offered each year across the curriculum FOR THOSE WITH ENDLESS INTERESTS AND ENERGY With nearly 200 student-run organizations and more than 400 groups connecting students with service and experiential learning opportunities, Williams is ideal for the naturally curious and active. Whether singing with the Gospel Choir or playing Club Volleyball, advocating for sustainability with Environmental Council or sharing best practices with Future Business Leaders, there is always a new horizon to reach for. edit unfiltered gallery here Williams Life in Photos #WILLIAMSUNFILTERED Student Life A video introduction to Williams A legacy of extraordinary outcomes Williams alumni are the secret to your success. From your very first semester you’ll be connected to a global alumni network of business leaders, innovators, scholars, public servants, researchers, artists and others, who are rightly admired for helping students achieve their career and life goals. Our extensive alumni mentorship and internship programs give you the chance to learn from their successes and reach for your own. Alumni Stories Privacy in the Digital Age Mission Possible Outreach & Upreach The Language of Family Rural Health Nature and Nurture Williams Women Transforming the Academy The Alumni Network Amazon, ESPN, Goldman Sachs, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Institutes of Health Top employers 90% of the class of '18 were employed, in graduate school or volunteering within six months of graduation Most frequently attended graduate programs: Harvard, Columbia, Yale 1821 Oldest alumni association in the world—and one of the most generous Williams makes it all possible From tutorials to career mentoring, a Williams education is about the whole person. We think about all of your needs in our financial aid program, too--not just tuition, room and board, but also textbooks, Study Away, even health insurance and summer storage. Every student is unique, so our financial aid offerings are as well. Not many U.S. colleges can make that kind of commitment to student success. Then again, most colleges aren't Williams. Financial Aid 52% of all students receive aid from Williams 17% of students receiving aid pay nothing 100% of demonstrated need met Graduates have among the LOWEST LOAN-DEBT levels in the country Free books, labs, art supplies and music lessons for all students receiving aid Experience Williams for yourself A visit to Williamstown is the best way to fully explore Williams. Can words and photos tell the story? Yes. But a visit allows you to write your own chapter. It would be no small advantage if every college were thus located at the base of a mountain. —Henry David Thoreau, writing on Williams in 1844 Begin your Williams Journey APPLY > Admission & Financial Aid Weston Hall 995 Main Street Williamstown, MA 01267 USA Admission [email protected] 413.597.2211 Financial Aid [email protected] 413.597.4181 Footer Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Go to Williams College Home Back to top Privacy Policy Comment Form Login...