Williams College

Williams College requires a minimum of 32 semester courses plus 4 Winter Study courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 95% of students who start college at Williams College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

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

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Williams College?

Williams College 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Williams College

When choosing a major, Williams College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Williams College.Williams College 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. Williams College 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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williams College

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Does Williams College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Williams College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Williams College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Williams College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Williams College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 Williams College 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 College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Williams College Require Internships?

❌ Williams College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Williams College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Williams College

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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 College

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 College have any ROTC programs?

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

Williams College 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 College include:

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

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