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Sunday, April 16
6-8 p.m.
PURPLE KEY FAIR
Chandler Gymnasium
Meet student leaders from many of our 150+ clubs, causes, teams and organizations.
8:30-9:30 p.m.
JAMBOREE
’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
A performance sampler of singing, instrumental, comedy and dance groups. Not to be missed! You can also check in for Previews and bypass registration on Monday morning.
9:45-11 p.m.
STONE HILL MOONLIGHT HIKE
Departs from Paresky Center steps
Join the Williams Outing Club for a short hike, s'mores, a cappella and great views of campus. Wear appropriate shoes and bring a jacket.
9:45-11 p.m.
MINCO KICKBACK (students only)
Goodrich Coffee Bar
Enjoy a relaxing evening of snacks, beverages, games and good conversation, hosted by Minority Coalition (MinCo) affinity groups. This event also kicks off Affinity Previews—programming organized by students and open to all!
Monday, April 17
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
REGISTRATION
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CLASS VISITS (students only)
Class visit options (pre-registration required)
Please arrive five minutes early, silence your phone and plan to stay for the entire class. Some classes will require masking, so pick up a mask at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance if needed.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
9-9:45 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, and Twink Williams Burns ’06, strategic advisor for admission and financial aid community engagement, 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.
9-10:15 a.m.
PERFORMING ARTS TOUR
Begins in the lobby of the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance
9-10:15 a.m.
SCIENCE CENTER TOUR (also offered at 1 p.m.)
Begins on the Science Quad
9-11 a.m.
STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE FAIR
Paresky Center Lobby
Connect with staff from various departments that provide academic resources and wellbeing services for our students.
10-11 a.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
11 a.m.-Noon
WELCOME ADDRESS
Chapin Hall
Maud Mandel, President and Professor of History
José Constantine, Associate Professor of Geosciences
Anna Tosolini '23
Bishoy Yacoub '23
Noon-2 p.m.
MINCO AFFINITY GROUP LUNCH (students only)
Dodd Hall
Hear from MinCo affinity group student leaders about their work to create an inclusive community on campus.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
LUNCH
Chandler Gymnasium
All are welcome to enjoy lunch and connect with members of the admission and student financial services team and parents of current Ephs.
Noon-5 p.m.
WILLIAMS IN OUR VOICES (students only)
Locations, schedule and session descriptions
Members of our MinCo affinity groups invite you to learn about their organizations and the impact they are having on the campus community.
Noon-10 p.m.
AFFINITY PREVIEWS (students only)
Engage in programming organized by a subset of our affinity group student leaders. Events are open to all students. Check out the full schedule here!
1-2:15 p.m.
SCIENCE CENTER TOUR
Begins on the Science Quad
1-2:15 p.m.
VISUAL ARTS TOUR
Begins at the W.L.S. Spencer Studio Art Building and concludes at the Williams College Museum of Art
1-1:45 p.m.
WILLIAMS AS A LAUNCHPAD
’62 Center for Theatre and Dance (MainStage)
Learn about how the ’68 Center for Career Exploration and the Center for Learning in Action help students explore career paths, internship opportunities, graduate school and more.
1-2 p.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
2-4 p.m.
LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
Pop into these Sawyer or Schow Science Library sessions to learn about the unique resources and support available to students.
2-4 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.
2:15-3:15 p.m.
CHAPLAINS' OFFICE OPEN HOUSE
Paresky Center 201
Join our college chaplains for an introduction to the spiritual and religious communities here and the ways they collaborate.
3-3:45 p.m.
MAKING THE MOST OF WILLIAMS: PERSPECTIVES FROM ACROSS CAMPUS
’62 Center for Theatre and Dance (MainStage)
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.
3-5 p.m.
ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE
Chandler Gymnasium
Williams offers 65 areas of study across three academic divisions: languages and the arts, 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.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
3:30-5 p.m.
MINCO MIX AND MINGLE
Stetson Court, in between Bascom House and the Jewish Religious Center
MinCo affinity groups invite you to grab a snack and connect in this casual block party atmosphere.
3:45-5 p.m.
GOT QUESTIONS?
'62 Center for Theatre and Dance (Lobby)
Mingle with admission and student financial services staff, and ask those final questions over refreshments!
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.