Extraordinary Learning Happens Here
“As Williams students, we don’t just learn content but also how to think deeply and articulate that thinking to others.”
A Truly Affordable Education
“Between the unmatched attention afforded to each student and the incredible generosity of the financial aid program … Williams offers the finest undergraduate education of any institution.”
Relationships That Matter
“There’s a culture of caring that is just in the water at Williams … I was imbued with such a sense of empathy, humanism and care for other people.”
The Best of All Worlds
“A couple of students and I walked to Stone Hill. The sky was full of stars, and we were up high enough to look out over Williamstown. I remember thinking, ‘I’m home.’”
It’s Mountain Day!
The entire campus community is encouraged to join a full day of festivities, including an all-campus picnic, hikes big and small, music performances and cider doughnuts.
A Williams Education
There’s no pressure to arrive at Williams with a plan—a liberal arts education is all about learning to think critically and creatively through an open exchange of ideas. You’ll also find a supportive environment where your professors and classmates will feed your curiosity, challenge your preconceptions and believe in you.
Truly Affordable
We believe in opening doors. That’s why we launched the nation’s first All-Grant Financial Aid Program to make college even more affordable. That means no loans, no work requirements—and we’ll even cover your textbooks. We want every student to participate fully in all that Williams has to offer.
You Belong Here
We’re committed to being an inclusive learning community where everyone can thrive. Our small, tight-knit campus creates space for differing perspectives to come together, and for passionate, curious people to see themselves—and the wider world—in a new light.
Be a Part of It All
Williams College offers a combination of small-town charm, bustling culture and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the arts, wander through the woods, ski down the purple mountains or get involved in the local community. It’s all the perfect environment for making deeply personal connections.
Get Social
IT’S MOUNTAIN DAY!!! Take the day to get outside and enjoy nature, cider donuts, performances and more. Full schedule at the link in our bio. See you out there, Ephs!
It is…. not Mountain Day. But here is a photo of the mountains, the mountains.
No Cows. No Cars. No Booze.
*IF* the bells ring tomorrow, here are some tips from WOC to make the most of Mountain Day (whenever it is). Head to the link in bio for more info, hike maps, the day’s schedule and FAQ.
It’s October and you know what that means… Mountain Day could be any (Fri)day now.
Let us know your guess in the comments 🐮
Room of the Year submissions are officially open! Make your bed, snap a pic and submit your room to the contest for a chance to win housing points and a prize pack.
Swipe for more rules and head to the link in bio to participate. Good luck, Ephs!
"On the Log In the Cube" with @williamspresident Maud S. Mandel 🪵
Maud sat down (on the log, in the @you.cube.2026) with Daniel Chanis Carrizo `29 for one of three, 15-minute sessions of conversations on topics ranging from birthday cake flavors to the challenges facing higher education.
Although the Year of the Log has officially wrapped, the spirit of the initiative and the power of face-to-face conversation lives on at Williams.
The YouCube, stationed outside the @62center, was designed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Anya Klepikov for creative expression of any kind. The Williams community can reserve a time to act, sing, share, dance, read, play music, or just sit, while an audience observes through the cracks in the cube`s walls. For more information and to reserve your spot, head to the link in our bio.
This year`s six Bicentennial Medalists joined @williamspresident Maud S. Mandel for a panel ahead of Convocation to discuss their Williams experience and what inspires them to serve. Watch the full conversation at the link in our bio.
As the United States marks two-and-a-half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Williams awarded this year`s Bicentennial Medal to individuals who are dedicated to the multifaceted work of sustaining a healthy, functioning democracy, and whose impact demonstrates the ways in which this ongoing and noble endeavor is shared and strengthened across every sector of American society.
2026 Bicentennial Medal Recipients:
The Honorable Arne Carlson `57
Katherine Sharpe `79
The Honorable Jeffrey Sutton `83
The Honorable Edwina Frances Martin `86
The Honorable Christine Wormuth `91
Hannah Fried `04
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