The College of William and Mary in Virginia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctoral, and first professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of William and Mary.

William and Mary's Board of Visitors is appointed by the Governor and the Commonwealth of Virginia to set policy for the College. Named by the Board of Visitors, the Officers of the College are directly responsible for the administration of the institution.