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Colleges / Williams College

Williams College

Williamstown, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate9%
Acceptance Rate9%

Williams Academics

Williams College requires at least 32 semester courses plus 4 Winter Study courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

Williams accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Williams does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 94% of students who start college at Williams finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Williams offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program Unknown
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted Unknown
IB Credits Accepted Unknown
Summer Classes Available X
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Williams may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Williams?

Williams has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Williams directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Williams

When choosing a major, Williams students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Williams.

Student Designed Majors

Williams allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Double Majoring at Williams

Williams offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About Williams College


Does Williams Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Williams does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Williams Have An Online Program?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at Williams, contant the school directly.

Does Williams Give Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 Williams may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Williams Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Williams, check with the school directly.

Does Williams Require Internships?

❌ Students at Williams are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Williams does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Williams College


Williams College Library

The main library on campus is the Sawyer Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Williams

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Williams offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University and Dartmouth College

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Williams have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Williams has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Williams include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Williams Majors & Subject Areas

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,216

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

9%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$61,770

Out-of-State

$61,770

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 10
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