How to Visit The College of William & Mary

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Founded in 1693, The College of William & Mary is the second oldest college organization in the United States (after Harvard). Named for the British King William and Queen Mary, the college's alumni include Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, jurist John Marshall, 16 signers of the Declaration of Independence and, more recently, actress Glenn Close and talk show host Jon Stewart.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Spend a weekend in Williamsburg, Virginia. The College of William & Mary (W&M) is located in historic Williamsburg, in eastern Virginia. Visitors can fly into Richmond, about 30 miles away, or Newport News, about 15 miles away. Williamsburg is also an easy drive from Washington D.C., Baltimore and other east coast cities.

Step2

Tour the Campus. William & Mary offers information sessions and tours for prospective students and their families. The visit begins with a 30 to 45 minute talk, followed by an hour long walking tour. Highlights of the walking tour include a residence hall, the library, various academic buildings and the University Center. Tours begin at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Jamestown Road. No advance notice is necessary for groups of less than 10 persons. Tour schedules are listed on the William & Mary website (see Resources below for link).

Step3

Schedule an interview. Rising seniors (high school students who have completed their junior year) are eligible for an interview. These are conducted by trained William & Mary seniors and give the applicant a chance to learn about the school and gives W&M a chance to evaluate the prospective applicant. Interviews may be scheduled only via the W&M website by going to the "Visiting W&M" page on the college's website and then clicking on the "Meet Face to Face" link.

Step4

Spend the night at William and Mary. During the fall and spring semesters, William & Mary offers visting high school students the opportunity to spend the night with a student in the dormitory and attend class with him the following morning. Visiting students also get a chance to sample campus dining. Reservations may only be made online, by selecting the "Visiting W&M" page from the links at the left and choosing "Spend the Night."