Check out the Student-Run Programming schedule for events run entirely by students, including Affinity Previews, organized by leaders of affinity groups, and Williams in our Voices, hosted by various student organizations. All Previews events are open to all admitted students.
Wi-Fi Network while on campus: Williams-College
Sunday, April 14
2-6 p.m.
REGISTRATION
Weston Hall, Office of Admission and Student Financial Services
Check in with us, and pick up your welcome packet.
4-6 p.m.
GLOBAL SCHOLARS PANEL
Griffin Hall Room 3
Hear from the faculty director and current Global Scholars about this exciting multi-year academic community. Students apply and are selected at the end of their first year and form an academic cohort that takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring critical global trends and issues.
6-8 p.m.
PURPLE KEY FAIR
Chandler Gymnasium
Meet student leaders from many of our 150+ 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 (CANCELED)
Departs from Paresky Center steps
Canceled because of weather. Feel free to come to the Social in Goodrich instead!
10-11:15 p.m.
SOCIAL (students only)
Goodrich Coffee Bar
Enjoy a relaxing evening of boba, games, dance workshops and good conversation, hosted by Minority Coalition (MinCo) groups and other student affinity groups. Come ask current students all of your questions about MinCo and life on campus.
Monday, April 15
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
REGISTRATION
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CLASS VISITS (students only)
Various locations, pre-registration required
Please register for no more than two classes. Arrive five minutes early, silence your phone and plan to stay for the entire class.
9-10 a.m.
WELCOME ADDRESS
Chapin Hall
Maud Mandel, President and Professor of History
José Constantine, Associate Professor of Geosciences
Hannah Yoon '25
Michael Fallon '24
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, 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.
10:15-11:30 a.m.
PERFORMING ARTS TOUR
Begins in Chapin Hall and concludes in the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance
10:15-11:30 a.m.
SCIENCE CENTER TOUR (also offered at 1:30 p.m.)
Begins on the Science Quad
10:15-11:30 a.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
AFFINITY-WIDE LUNCH AND PANEL (students only)
Davis Center
Enjoy a catered lunch 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.
12-1 p.m.
INTERFAITH OPEN HOUSE
Thompson Memorial Chapel, bottom level
Meet with campus religious groups to learn how students experience and practice their faith, and get a look at dedicated religious spaces on campus like the Muslim Prayer Room.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
SCIENCE CENTER TOUR
Begins on the Science Quad
1:30-2:30 p.m.
VISUAL ARTS TOUR
Begins at the W.L.S. Spencer Studio Art Building; tour will include the studio art space and the Williams College Museum of Art
1:30-2:30 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.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
2-3 p.m.
DAVIS CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Davis Center
Drop by our new, beautiful space to learn how the Davis Center advances broad campus engagement with complex issues of identity, history, and culture as they affect intellectual, creative, and social life.
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. Tours will be offered every 30 minutes.
2:15-3:15 p.m.
CHAPLAINS' OFFICE OPEN HOUSE
Paresky Center Reading Room (2nd Floor)
Meet with the staff from the Chaplains' Office to learn how students are supported in their faith journeys at Williams. The Office includes a Protestant Chaplain, Catholic Chaplain, Muslim Chaplain, and Jewish Chaplain, and serves the whole Williams community regardless of faith.
2:45-3:30 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: 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.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Departs from the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
4-5 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!
Need a place to destress?
The Office of Accessible Education and the Disabled Student Union are offering spaces for silent relaxation, quiet activities, and allergen-friendly snacks. Visit the second floor of Greylock Hall from 11-3 if you need a quiet break. The space is accessible via stairs and a lift.
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.