Williams Comes to Life
You know about the stellar academic opportunities, amazing faculty and more, but what is it like to live here? See what our dorms and dining halls have to offer, learn about the vibrant surrounding community and abundant outdoor spaces, and get a sense of what this living and learning community is all about.
Housing
Unique housing options let students experience different living communities, from historic buildings with beautiful ballrooms and balconies to brand-new dorms with modern kitchens and sustainable design–all with ample shared spaces that foster community.
Every first-year student lives in an Entry, a microcosm of the diverse Williams community that is your home away from home. Each Entry has its own personality influenced by your hallmates, your Junior Advisors (JAs, who act as mentors, friends and supporters) and even which dorm you're in-whether it's in Frosh Quad or Mission Park.
Dining
What's on the menu at Williams? Students have access to healthy, flavorful meals with global influences served in three dining halls and casual spaces like a pizza grill, snack bar, and our beloved, student-run coffee bar. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options are always available, as is a dedicated allergy-free station in Whitmans’ Dining Hall. Menu highlights include build-your-own grain bowls at Mission Park, internationally themed dinners at Driscoll, and late-night offerings to fuel group study sessions.
Day to Day
What's in a day at Williams? Maybe it starts with a discussion on American pragmatism and ends with jazz guitar lessons. Or it begins in the community gardens before heading to the research lab, or team practice, or the planetarium, or a Literary Review meeting. Whether your interests range from the outdoors to opera, or politics to public service, there is a day at Williams waiting for you.
Mountain Day >>
A Spontaneous Break from Classes
Each year, one Friday in October, Williams' president cancels classes and the campus community gets outside. Students can take part in outdoor yoga classes, hike up Mount Greylock, sing from the hilltops, eat too many apple cider doughnuts, and enjoy an evening polar bear swim, among many other activities.