Extraordinary Learning Happens Here
โAs Williams students, we donโt just learn content but also how to think deeply and articulate that thinking to others.โ
A Truly Affordable Education
โBetween the unmatched attention afforded to each student and the incredible generosity of the financial aid program โฆ Williams offers the finest undergraduate education of any institution.โ
Relationships That Matter
โThereโs a culture of caring that is just in the water at Williams โฆ I was imbued with such a sense of empathy, humanism and care for other people.โ
The Best of All Worlds
โA 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, โIโm home.โโ
Commencement Weekend 2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Commencement Day is Sunday, June 7, in the Williams Quad.
A Williams Education
Thereโs no pressure to arrive at Williams with a planโa liberal arts education is all about learning to think critically and creatively through an open exchange of ideas. Youโll 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. Thatโs why we launched the nationโs first All-Grant Financial Aid Program to make college even more affordable. That means no loans, no work requirementsโand weโll even cover your textbooks. We want every student to participate fully in all that Williams has to offer.
You Belong Here
Weโre 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 themselvesโand the wider worldโin 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. Itโs all the perfect environment for making deeply personal connections.
Get Social
Get to know your class speaker! We met up with Mariel Baez โ26 ahead of her commencement speech to chat about her time at Williams, plans after graduation, go-to Snar order and more. โจ
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The campesino takes off his hatโ
As a sign of respect
toward the fury of the wind
And says:
Donโt worry about the noise
Donโt worry about the water
Donโt worry about the windโ
If you are going out
beware of mangoes
And all such beautiful
sweet things.
Excerpt from โProblems with Hurricanesโ by Victor Hernรกndez Cruz
Alexandra Riggs โ26 is graduating from the college this week, as well as from her time at the Williamstown Fire Department. She was recognized for her volunteer service during the dedication of the town`s new fire station last week.
Thirteen students currently make up about 1/3 of the volunteer squad, including Alex, who has been a member all four years of her time at Williams. The department also includes two Williams alums: Lieutenant Erryn Leinbaugh โ99 and firefighter Andrew Giarolo โ04, as well as college employee Jim Reische.
"We respond to 450+ calls per year, at all hours of the day," said Alex. "My professors have supported me continuously in balancing my academics with my work in the community, and I often leave meetings and classes to respond to calls."
Training involved a six-session class in skills ranging from fire suppression to vehicle extrication to ice water rescue, as well as other specific skills for the area. Alex has also been working toward her firefighter 1/2 Certification following a Winter Study course held at the station, and hopes to continue working in fire service in her home state of California.
"Being a firefighter and serving the Williamstown community has been both an honor and a great responsibility to balance with school and other extracurricular activities, but what has stood out to me most is the community I have found in my coworkers," she said. "They have been a family away from home for me and continue to inspire me to get involved in the communities I live in and to show up, day or night, rain or shine."
"I hope to see even more students get involved in the future and have found it a very rewarding way to spend my time at Williams."
Three cheers for the Class of 2026! ๐ #Williams2026
We are going to miss YOU the most, Class of 2026 ๐ #Williams2026
Congratulations to the winners of the @ephsaway Study Away Photo Contest! We love seeing your adventures abroad from the past year!
๐ Williams Pride Category
๐ฅ 1st place, Chloe Koch โ27
๐ฅ 2nd place, Juno Pelczar โ27
๐ฅ 3rd place, Jessica Kim โ27
๐ Global Classroom Category
๐ฅ 1st place, Kiva Zimmerman โ27
๐ฅ 2nd place, Rosie Harris โ27
๐ฅ 3rd place, Grace Rivera โ26
๐ Defining Moment Category
๐ฅ 1st place, Yaroslava Yashchuk โ27
๐ฅ 2nd place, Sokpean Uy โ27
๐ฅ 3rd place, Rosie Harris โ27
๐ Local Flavor & Traditions Category
๐ฅ 1st place, Elain He โ26
๐ฅ 2nd place, Katherine Yu โ27
๐ฅ 3rd place, Alden Weaver โ27
Apply to Windows on Williams (WOW), our free three-day fly-in program ๐๐ฎ
If you are a rising high school senior in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, WOW will give you the chance to see campus, stay in the dorms with current students, attend classes, meet with professors and learn about our admission process and All-Grant Financial Aid program. Williams will pay for and arrange transportation to campus and cover all additional expenses including meals and overnight hosting in a dorm.
๐ Fill out the short application at the link in our bio, and feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to reading your application!
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