Botetourt Complex

Welcome to the Botetourt (pronounced Bot-eh-tot) Complex! The Complex is comprised of five residence halls: Dinwiddie, Fauquier, Gooch, Nicholson and Spotswood, situated next to the Matoaka Woods Nature Center, the Dining Commons (the "Caf"), New Campus and the Recreational Center. Due to the small size, the halls tend to be more like family groups than other freshman halls. Upper-level Resident Assistants reside in each hall with about 20 residents per staff member. Each building has a similar layout with a variety of double, triple and quad rooms. A kitchen and one or two large air conditioned lounges are located on the first floor with a laundry room on the second floor. Typically, one lounge is designated for social events and activities and the other lounge is dedicated for studying. Hall Council, the Complex's governance body, determines the purpose of each lounge consistent with the philosophy of self-determination. Residents are often found in the social lounges watching television, playing a game at either the game tables or the DVD game station. The Complex's duty office is located in Fauquier Hall.

The Botetourt Complex opened in 1972 and was originally intended for the sororities. The five halls were named after former Virginia Governors.

• Dinwiddie Hall
• Fauquier Hall
• Gooch Hall
• Nicholson Hall
• Spotswood Hall

Dinwiddie Hall

Welcome to Dinwiddie Hall! Dinwiddie was named after Robert Dinwiddie, former Lieutenant Governor (1751-1758), of colonial Virginia. Dinwiddie is the smallest of the freshman halls with two halls.

• Coed
• Kitchen
• Air Conditioning in lounges
• Laundry
• Smoke-free
• Hall bath
• Number of residents: 44
• Wireless access

Floor plans are provided to demonstrate differences between room types. Individual rooms vary. All dimensions and square footage are approximate and should not be relied upon as representation, express or implied, of your actual assigned room.

Dinwiddie 1st Floor

Dinwiddie 2nd Floor

Dinwiddie 3rd Floor

Fauquier Hall

Welcome to Fauquier Hall! Fauquier was named after former Lieutenant Governor of the colony of Virginia and acting Governor (1758-1768), Francis Fauquier. Residents can be found playing pool in the social lounge which is located next to the duty office.

• Coed
• Kitchen
• Air Conditioning in lounges
• Laundry
• Smoke-free
• Hall bath
• Number of residents: 88
• Wireless access
• Duty Office off social lounge
• Pool table in social lounge

Floor plans are provided to demonstrate differences between room types. Individual rooms vary. All dimensions and square footage are approximate and should not be relied upon as representation, express or implied, of your actual assigned room.

Fauquier 1st Floor

Gooch Hall

Welcome to Gooch Hall! Gooch was named after Sir William Gooch, 1st Baronet, who served as Governor of Virginia (1727-1749).

• Coed
• Kitchen
• Air Conditioning in lounges
• Laundry
• Smoke-free
• Hall bath
• Number of residents: 92
• Wireless access

Nicholson Hall

Welcome to Nicholson Hall! Nicholson was named after Francis Nicholson, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (1690-1692). He was instrumental in the creation of William and Mary and was named one of the original trustees. Nicholson later served as Governor of Virginia (1699-1705).

• Coed
• Kitchen
• Air Conditioning in lounges
• Laundry
• Smoke-free
• Hall bath
• Number of residents: 92
• Wireless access
• Air hockey table in social lounge

Spotswood Hall

Welcome to Spotswood Hall! Spotswood is named after Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (1710-1722) Alexander Spotswood. A portion of the building houses the Sharpe Community Partnership program. The Sharpe Community Partnership Program is a residential initiative that extends William and Mary's long-held tradition of public and community service. Nurturing both responsible citizenship and energetic involvement in the community is part of the College's mission. In the spirit of our mission and traditions, students who participate will live in Sharpe program residence, enroll in program-sponsored seminars, take part in public forums and work together on community projects--all as a way of encouraging freshmen to explore issues in our national life and become directly involved in these issues through public service.

• Coed
• Kitchen
• Air Conditioning in lounges
• Laundry
• Smoke-free
• Hall bath
• Number of residents: 92
• Sharpe classroom
• Wireless access
• Ping-pong table in social lounge

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