Previews

Previews Schedule

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Wi-Fi Network while on campus: Williams-College

Thursday, April 10

8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

CLASS VISITS (students only;optional)

Various locations, pre-registration required 
Arriving early in the day on Thursday? Visit a class or two! We'll have more information and a link to register in March. You will also have the opportunity to visit classes all day on Friday.

1-6 p.m.

CHECK IN

Weston Hall, Office of Admission and Student Financial Services
Check in with us, and pick up your welcome packet.

3-4 p.m.

CAMPUS TOUR (optional)

Departs from Weston Hall 

6-6:45 p.m.

WELCOME ADDRESS

Chapin Hall
Maud Mandel, President and Professor of History

7-8 p.m.

PURPLE KEY FAIR

Chandler Gymnasium 
Meet student leaders from many of our 200+ clubs, causes, teams and organizations.

8:15-9:45 p.m.

JAMBOREE

Chapin Hall 
A performance sampler of singing, instrumental, comedy and dance groups. Not to be missed!

10-11:15 p.m.

STONE HILL MOONLIGHT HIKE

Departs from Paresky Center steps
Join the Williams Outing Club for a short hike, s'mores and great views of campus. Wear appropriate shoes, and bring a jacket.

10-11:15 p.m.

COME HANG OUT (students only)

Various locations
Enjoy a relaxing evening of snacks, games, dance workshops and good conversation, hosted by Minority Coalition (MinCo) groups and other student affinity groups.

Friday, April 11

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

CHECK IN

Weston Hall, Office of Admission and Student Financial Services
Check in, and pick up your welcome packet (unless you already checked in with us on Sunday). Feel free to use Weston Hall to rest, grab a snack, or ask any questions throughout the day.

8 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

CLASS VISITS (students only)

Various locations, pre-registration required
More information and the link to register for class visits will be posted here in March.

9-10 a.m.

CAMPUS TOUR (also offered at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.)

Departs from Weston Hall

9-10 a.m.

PERFORMING ARTS TOUR

Begins at the'62 Center for Theatre and Dance and concludes at Chapin Hall 

10:15-11 a.m.

FINANCIAL AID AT WILLIAMS: HELPING STUDENTS THRIVE

Weston Hall, Office of Admission and Student Financial Services
Ashley Bianchi, director of student financial services, will highlight the unique and atypical financial support that students receive during their time at Williams.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one appointment with your student financial services advisor, in person or virtually, please schedule via the links on our Meet Our Team page.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

SCIENCE CENTER TOUR (also offered at 12:30 p.m.)

Begins on the Science Quad

10:30-11:30 a.m.

CAMPUS TOUR (also offered at 1:30 p.m.)

Departs from Weston Hall

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

LUNCH AND PANEL WITH AFFINITY GROUP LEADERS (students only)

Davis Center
Connect over a meal with Minority Coalition (MinCo) and other student affinity group leaders, and get all of your questions answered about MinCo and life on campus.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

LUNCH (students and families)

Chandler Gymnasium
Enjoy lunch and connect with members of the admission and student financial services team.

12:30-1:30 p.m.

SCIENCE CENTER TOUR

Begins on the Science Quad

12:30-1:30 p.m.

VISUAL ARTS TOUR

Begins at the the Williams College Museum of Art and concludes at the W.L.S. Spencer Studio Art Building

1:30-2:30 p.m.

WILLIAMS AS A LAUNCHPAD

Weston Hall Presentation Room 
Hear from current students about their experiences exploring career paths, internship opportunities, research, and graduate school through the support of the ’68 Center for Career Exploration, Office of Fellowships, and alumni network.

1:30-2:30 p.m.

CAMPUS TOUR

Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

2:15-3:15 p.m.

CLASS OF '66 ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE

Class of '66 Environmental Center
Stop by to learn about how the center serves as an inspirational model, knowledge hub and testing ground for sustainability practices and learning that embody the principles of environmental justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

2:30-3:30 p.m.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL LIFE OPEN HOUSE

Paresky Center Reading Room (2nd Floor)
Meet with chaplains and students who are involved with different religious and spiritual communities on campus. This event is inclusive of those from different religious traditions and those who seek to make meaning through different spiritual practices.

2:45-3:30 p.m.

MAKING THE MOST OF WILLIAMS: PERSPECTIVES FROM ACROSS CAMPUS

Davis Center
Gretchen Long, dean of the college, and Leticia Smith-Evans Haynes ’99, vice president for institutional diversity, equity and inclusion, will answer your questions about the transition to college, residential life, academic resources, inclusion and services that promote student wellness on campus.

3-4:30 p.m.

ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE

Chandler Gymnasium
Williams offers 65 areas of study across three academic divisions: arts and humanities, social sciences, and science and mathematics. Meet with professors to discuss classes, curriculum, research opportunities, major requirements and other aspects of academic life at Williams.

Need to take a break?
Feel free to stop into Weston Hall, Office of Admission and Student Financial Services, to rest, grab a snack, or ask any of your questions throughout the day.

Lost something?
Found items will be brought to Campus Safety Services, located in the basement of Hopkins Hall.

Need help?
In the event of an emergency, call Campus Safety Services at 413.597.4444.