The two brick buildings on Frosh Quad framing an iron gate
Life at Williams

Housing and Dining

Make Yourself at Home

We know that food and housing are key to making Williams feel like home—and you’ll find plenty to see and do (and eat) when you live on campus. Sunday Snacks with your first-year entry is a great place to start. Snacks refers to the food being shared and also the gatherings themselves, where you’ll get to know the people you live with and build a community. From there, you and your crew can explore our diverse dining options—both on campus and nearby—and make new connections as you enter our upperclass housing.

A student sitting in her dorm room
Students eating in a dining hall
Snow covered trees in front of a campus building
Students in a dorm common area talking and enjoying snacks
Students sitting at lunch tables and lounging on couches in Baxter Hall
A view of campus buildings on a beautiful fall day
A student sitting on his dorm bed working on a laptop
A top-down shot of students eating lunch in Paresky
The Mission dormitory against a backdrop of the mountains in the fall
Students enjoying snacks and conversation in a dorm common area
A student ordering from the counter at Goodrich Cafe
A student sitting in her dorm room
A student sitting in her dorm room
Students eating in a dining hall
Snow covered trees in front of a campus building
Students in a dorm common area talking and enjoying snacks
Students sitting at lunch tables and lounging on couches in Baxter Hall
A view of campus buildings on a beautiful fall day
A student sitting on his dorm bed working on a laptop
A top-down shot of students eating lunch in Paresky
The Mission dormitory against a backdrop of the mountains in the fall
Students enjoying snacks and conversation in a dorm common area
A student ordering from the counter at Goodrich Cafe
A student sitting in her dorm room

First-Year Residence Halls

Housing for first-years features suite-style living and spacious common rooms where you can connect with your entry group—as well as a few fireplaces and even a ballroom for social events.

Frosh Quad
Two mirrored residence halls—Williams and Sage—form the Frosh Quad, a perfect warm-weather spot for playing Frisbee, studying outside or lounging in the sun.
Student carrying a box during move-in in the Frosh Quad

Berkshire Quad
Five halls make up the Berkshire Quad, offering lived-in charm and views of the surrounding purple mountains. Plus, you’ll have easy access to dining, athletics and the local shops and cafes on Spring Street.
Student laying down in the grass of the Berkshire Quad

Learn More About First-Year Residence Halls

Perry House

Upper-Class Residence Halls

Our student residences for sophomores, juniors and seniors offer something for everyone. Looking for a country kitchen and unique architectural features? Check out Agard House. Want a quick path to the Paresky Center? The four buildings on Greylock Quad might be for you.

Explore Upper-Class Residence Halls

Additional Housing

Co-Ops for Seniors

For seniors who want more independence while still living in campus housing, Williams offers several co-ops, including five small houses and one apartment complex.

Nontraditional Students

Students with Advanced Life Experience (SwALE) are age 24 or older and may live with a spouse/partner or child. As a SwALE, you may choose to live in upper-class housing, off-campus apartments provided by the college, or independent off-campus housing.

Transfer students who don’t meet the definition of a SwALE typically live in upper-class housing.

More Resources for Nontraditional Students

Dining

We pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of fresh and nutritious foods. Grab a healthy bite for lunch at the Fresh ‘n’ Go, indulge in a burger or noodle bowl at Mission Park or visit Lee Snack Bar for a late-night nosh.

See Venues, Menus and Hours

Dining Halls

Driscoll, Mission Park, Whitmans’
Our full-service dining halls are open seven days a week. Vegetarian, vegan and Halal options are always available, as is a dedicated allergy-free station in Whitmans’.

Students working on their laptops at a table in Lee Snack Bar

Snacks, Coffee & More

‘82 Grill, Eco Café, Fresh ‘n’ Go, Lee Snack Bar
More casual spaces like our pizza grill and atrium cafe, plus several on-the-go options, keep you fueled throughout your day and into those late-night study sessions.

Students taking food at a Log Lunch

Student-Run

Goodrich Coffee Bar and Log Lunch
Meet up with friends and get your latte and bagel fix at our beloved student-run coffee bar. And be sure to sign up for a Log Lunch—a weekly vegetarian, locally sourced meal prepared by students and paired with an environmental talk.