Planning Your Visit to Campus

Visiting Campus

A visit is a great way to get to know Williams. While you’re here you can take a tour, attend an information session and sit in on a class. And if you’d like, you can schedule an overnight in a first-year entry before you arrive.

Plan Your Visit

Getting Here

Williamstown, located in beautiful western Massachusetts, is approximately a three-hour drive from both Boston and New York City. The nearest major airport is in Albany, about an hour away from campus.

Directions & Transportation
Options

Unable to Visit?

Our virtual tour introduces you to some of the best aspects of Williams. Or use "Ask an Eph" below to connect with a current student.

If cost is an obstacle, our Windows on Williams (WOW) fall fly-in program provides all-expenses-paid visits for select students.

Virtual Tour / Ask an Eph / Windows on Williams

Take a Tour

A tour and information session will give you an overview of what makes Williams special. The tour schedule varies: check the visit calendar and make your plans.

Tours and information sessions start at the Office of Admission in Weston Hall and typically last 75 minutes.

Tour & Info Session Calendar

Attend a Class

If you visit during the academic year you're welcome to observe one of the classes listed at the link below. Check back often, as we update the list each semester.

Classes Available for Visiting Students

Stay Overnight

Get the full student experience by spending a night in a first-year dorm during the fall of your senior year in high school. Admitted students may also request an overnight visit in the spring.

Enjoy an Event

What isn't there to do at Williams? Check out our campus and local listings to explore all Williams has to offer.

Campus Event Calendar / Destination Williamstown

Group Visits

Williams welcomes visits by groups from high schools, middle schools and college access organizations. If you’ll be arriving with more than 10 students, please complete the group visit request form at least 10 days before your visit. College access organizations and Title I high schools can also use the form to apply for travel and meal stipends.

Group Visit Request Form / Virtual Tour

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