Founded in 1793, Williams is a private, liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Mass. Tweets by the Office of Communications staff. #WilliamsCollegeGet to know Williams Academics ▸ Become a partner in the process of discovery, contributing to knowledge in a supportive environment. Students develop close relationships with their professors, peers and mentors, learning from and with each other through the open exchange of ideas. Access and Affordability ▸ We want students to make the most of their experience here, so we actively work to remove barriers-especially financial ones. We recently expanded our already generous financial aid by replacing loans and work-study requirements with grants that don't have to be repaid-ensuring that a Williams education is truly affordable. Community ▸ In all we do, we aim to be an inclusive learning community in which all can thrive. Our deep commitments to caring, collaboration and dialogue across differences transform how we relate to one another and to the world around us. Play Video 96%of students live on campus. 1st ever intercollegiate baseball game, played against Amherst in 1859. 5miles from campus to Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts. $0student admission to area museums. News & Stories Williams Today Events All Events Arts at WilliamsSunday, December 1"Day With(out) Art" (World AIDS Day) at WCMA!Arts at WilliamsTuesday, December 3Trumpet/Horn/Low Brass Studio RecitalArts at WilliamsWednesday, December 4MIDWEEKMUSICArts at WilliamsWednesday, December 4Sitar and Tabla Studio RecitalGeneral AnnouncementsThursday, December 5An Evening With Alexandar MihailovicReligious and Spiritual LifeSaturday, December 7Christmas Service of Lessons and CarolsReligious and Spiritual LifeSaturday, December 7Christmas Service of Lessons and CarolsArts at WilliamsSunday, December 8Violin Studio RecitalPerformancesTuesday, December 10Flute Studio RecitalArts at WilliamsMonday, January 27Williams Opera Workshop Academic Experience Areas of Study ▸ Here students can explore a wide range of academic interests in the liberal arts, learning how courses from 60+ different areas of study interact with and influence one another. Research at Williams ▸ Faculty in the sciences, arts and humanities are deeply committed to mentoring student…

Core values

- The college is committed to sustainability, climate justice, and reducing environmental impact through various programs like Generation Conscious, Divest Williams, and the Williams Environmental Council[1][2].
- It focuses on educating students to be engaged citizens and change-makers, contributing to global sustainability efforts[2].
- The college emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, which enhances lifelong learning, cultural intelligence, and prepares students for global citizenship[5].
- Community engagement is a core value, with programs like WRAPS addressing food insecurity and the Center for Learning in Action (CLiA) fostering civic engagement and contribution[1][4].