Special Interest Housing
- Criteria for Groups Seeking Special Interest Housing
- Africana House
- Colonial Williamsburg House
- Community Scholars House
- Eco House
- Greek Housing
- Language Houses
- Medical Needs
- Mosaic House
- Reves Hall
- Sharpe Community Partnership
- Substance-Free Housing
Africana House
Africana House promotes awareness of Africa and provides an informal setting where students are introduced to African history, cultures, and current events. For more information contact Professor Joanne Braxton.
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2010-2011 Africana House Calendar
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| Mon., November 16, 2009 |
Africana House application available on-line |
| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Non-refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Memorial Hall |
| Thurs., January 21, 2010, 7pm Thurs., January 28, 2010, 7pm |
Open Houses in Africana House, Pleasants 2nd |
| Fri., January 29, 2010 |
Deadline for submitting applications to Africana House Coordinator, Professor Braxton's mailbox, English Dept, 2nd floor Tyler Hall |
| Fri., February 5, 2010 |
Africana House rosters posted with names of accepted applicants. |
| Fri., February 10, 2010 | Deadline for students to email their acceptances to Professor Braxton [[jmbrax]]. |
| Fri., February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 5:00pm | Students must go or appoint a proxy to Pleasants 2nd floor to select room and sign a 2010-2011 Housing Agreement with Residence Life. |
Colonial Williamsburg House
The College and Colonial Williamsburg have agreed to offer a housing option for two rising seniors in the Historic Area each year. The house currently leased is called the William Randolph Lodging and is located at 406 E. Nicholson Street - just one block over from Duke of Gloucester Street. Click here to see pictures of the house. A pair of students who will represent the College well, and whose presence in the historic area will help further the relationship which William and Mary has with our neighbors in Colonial Williamsburg will be selected each year. Only two students may live in the residence and each applicant must be a rising senior. Candidates should apply as prospective roommate pairs, and should submit all application materials in order to be considered for this unique opportunity. Click here for detailed information about the process.
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2010-2011 Colonial Williamsburg House Calendar
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| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Non-Refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Hall |
| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Colonial Williamsburg House application available |
| TBA | Open House, William Randolph Lodging |
| Fri., February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Fri., February 19, 2010, 5:00pm | Deadline for submitting applications to Holly Alexander Agati, 212 Residence Life, Campus Center |
| Tues., March 2, 2010 | Colonial Williamsburg House Interviews |
| Fri., March 5, 2010 | Selected students notified |
Community Scholars House
Students interested in residing in the Community Scholars House for the 2010-2011 academic year must:
- Submit an application to the Charles Center by 5:00pm on TBA. Interested students should contact Monica Griffin for an application and additional information (221-2495) on the selection process.
- Pay a $200 Room Reservation Deposit by the February 19, 2010 deadline.
- Once selected to participate in one of the special interest houses, you will need to choose a room and sign a contract on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Once a contract is signed, the forthcoming room selection block time is null and void. If you cannot make the room selection meeting on March 3, you should designate a proxy to select a room and sign a contract in your absence.
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2010-2011 Community Scholars House Calendar
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| Mon., November 9, 2010 |
Community Scholars House application available on-line. |
| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Non-refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Hall |
| Fri., February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Fri., January 29, 2010 |
Deadline for submitting applications to Community Scholars House Coordinator,
Office of Community Engagement and Scholarship,
Blow Memorial Hall Room 326. |
| Wed., March 3, 2010, 5:30pm | Selected students must go or appoint a proxy to special housing locations to select room and sign a 2010-2011 Housing Agreement with Residence Life. |
Eco House
EcoHouse House provides students with a living, learning community that focuses on environmental responsibility.
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2010-2011 Eco House Calendar
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| Mon., November 23, 2009 |
Eco House application form available on-line |
| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Non-refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Memorial Hall |
| Wed., January 28, 2010 |
Deadline for submitting applications to Eco House Coordinator |
| Wed., Feburary 3, 2010 |
Eco House rosters posted with names of accepted applicants. |
| Fri., February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | Students must go or appoint a proxy to Landrum Basement to select room and sign a 2010-2011 Housing Agreement with Residence Life. |
Greek Housing
Another housing option available on campus is fraternity or sorority houses. Contact the RA or President of your fraternity or sorority to find out about the selection process. A $200 Room Reservation Deposit must be paid by February 19, 2010 at the Cashier's Office Blow Memorial Hall. Once selected to participate, you will need to choose a room and sign a contract. Once a contract is signed, the forthcoming room selection time block is null and void. House rosters and signed contracts for the 2010-2011 academic year are due by 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
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2010-2011 Greek Housing Calendar
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| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Non-refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Memorial Hall |
| Fri., February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Wed., March 3, 2010, 12:00pm | Greek Housing rosters and signed contacts due to Residence Life |
Language Houses
The academic and cultural mission of each Language House is to immerse students in a living environment that fosters increased language study and cultural awareness. Native speaking Tutors facilitate conversation hours, movie nights, cultural celebrations, cooking classes and many other activities for all residents. In addition, they post office hours to provide help with language courses.
The language houses are housed in the Randolph Complex and include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian. Students interested in residing in one of these houses for the 2010-2011 academic year must:
- Submit an application to the Modern Language Department by 5:00p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2010. Interested students should contact Modern Languages for an application and additional information (221-3634) on the selection process.
- Pay a $200 Room Reservation Deposit by the February 19, 2010 deadline.
- Once selected to participate in one of the special interest houses, you will need to choose a room and sign a contract on March 3, 2010, 5:30pm. Once a contract is signed, the forthcoming room selection time block is null and void. If you cannot make the room selection meeting on March 3, you should designate a proxy to select a room and sign a contract in your absence.
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2010-2011 Language House Calendar
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| Mon., November 9, 2009 |
Language House Application available on-line. |
| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Non-refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Memorial Hall |
| Wed., January 27, 2010, 4-6pm |
Open Houses in all Language Houses |
| Thurs., January 28, 2010 | Interview sign-up sheets posted for Language Houses |
| Fri., January 29, 2010 |
Deadline for submitting applications to Sharon Palma |
| Mon., February 1- Tues., February 2, 1020 |
Advisor and Tutor review applications and schedule interview appointments |
| Wed., February 3 - Thurs., February 4, 2010 |
Interviews for Language Houses conducted by Advisor and Tutors |
| Tues., February 8, 2010 |
Acceptance e-mails sent out to chosen applicants |
| Wed., Feburuary 10, 2010 | Deadline for students to initial their acceptance into a Language House. Applicants may also email acceptances to [[sgpalm]]. |
| Tues., February 16, 2010 | Language House alternates will be contacted, if necessary. |
| Fri., February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Wed., March 3, 2010, 5:30pm | Students must go or appoint a proxy to Language House location to select room and sign a 2010-2011 Housing Agreement with Residence Life. |
Medical Needs
Individuals needing special housing accommodations due to a medical need should contact the Assistant Dean of Students for Disability Services at (757) 221-2510 and visit our Special Needs page.
Mosaic House
Mosaic House is a co-curricular, co-educational residential house -- a special interest living option for William & Mary undergraduates. It is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and is housed in Jamestown North.
Students in Mosaic House are involved in on-going intellectual exchange about culture, diversity, interracial community, and sexuality. Mosaic House provides a supportive space for students at the intersection of the campus's growing diversification and also welcomes students who wish to expand their cross-cultural understanding. Students who live in Mosaic House have a private node of rooms and their own lounge, and organize their own events -- film series, speakers, book groups, diversity workshops, cultural fairs, and more. Programs serve Mosaic House members and the broader W&M community.
Program Eligibility and Requirements
Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors from any discipline are eligible. To be considered for Mosaic House, students must be in good academic standing; they must have already taken at least one course on diversity issues prior to moving into the dorm, and they must take one additional course during their first year in the dorm to be considered for readmission.* Mosaic residents are also expected to help organize and participate in cultural or activist events organized by Mosaic House during their year(s) of residence, and to serve on two or more House committees (a strong record of service and participation is also required for readmission). The Mosaic House Coordinators select all program participants.
*Courses, from across the curriculum, may address race and ethnicity, gender, sex and sexuality, cultural diversity (including immigrant issues in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world), and religious diversity. The most relevant courses will define culture as a dialogue rather than as a normative center.
Important Deadlines
- Submit completed application by Wednesday, January 25, 2010
- Submit $200 Room Reservation Deposit to the Bursar by Friday, February 19, 2010
- Participate in Mosaic House room selection on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 5:30pm. Once a contract is signed, the forthcoming room selection time block is null and void. If you cannot attend the room selection meeting, you should designate a proxy to select a room and sign a contract in your absence.
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2009-2010 Mosaic House Calendar
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| Mon., Nov. 16, 2009 | Non-refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Memorial Hall |
| Mon., Nov. 16, 2009 |
Mosaic House application available on-line. |
| TBA | Open House |
| Wed., Jan. 25, 2010 |
Deadline for submitting applications to Mosaic House Coordinator. |
| Wed., Feb. 3, 2010 |
Students notified of their acceptance into the Mosaic House. |
| Wed., Feb. 10, 2010 | Deadline for students to accept invitations to join Mosaic Houe (by email, to one of the Mosaic House Coordinators) |
| February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Wed., March 3, 2010, 5:30pm | Students must go or appoint a proxy to Mosaic House, Jamestown North to select room and sign a 2010-2011 Housing Agreement with Residence Life. |
Reves Hall
Reves Hall is William & Mary's own "Global Village," housing international students and domestic students with an interest in international affairs. For students eager to learn about global and international issues and interested in cross-cultural exchange, Reves Hall offers internationally-focused programs and interaction with students from all over the world.
Reves Hall programs and activities include:
- Reves Coffee Hour, a speaker series with informal discussions between students, professors, and other guest speakers on global affairs;
- International potluck dinners;
- Seasonal activities: pumpkin carving party, holiday festivities, New Year's Around the Globe;
- Co-sponsored activities with other groups: Salsa Night with the Hispanic Cultural Organization, an international careers networking social with the Career Center, etc.
Located adjacent to the Wendy and Emery Reves Center for International Affairs, Reves is an exciting, dynamic, and interactive place to live and learn. With 50 students on three floors, it is small enough to foster a sense of community, and its location gives residents easy access to the Marketplace dining facilities in the Campus Center, the College Bookstore, and Colonial Williamsburg. Students can choose from air-conditioned singles, doubles, or triples as living options; laundry and kitchen facilities are available on each floor. The first floor of Reves is handicap accessible.
French writer Marcel Proust wrote, "The voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but in seeing with new eyes." See your world through new eyes by joining the Reves Hall community!
For more information, contact tricia Marrapese in the Reves Center (757-221-3166), [[pemarr]].
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2009-2010 Reves Hall Calendar
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| Mon., Nov. 9, 2009 |
Reves Hall application available on-line. |
| Mon., November 16, 2009 | Non-refundable Room Reservation Deposit accepted at the Cashier's Office, Blow Hall |
| Fri., Dec, 4, 2009, 4-6pm |
Open House at Reves Hall in combination with International Winter Recpetion at the Reves Center |
| Sat., Jan. 23, 2010, 3-5pm | Open House in Reves Hall |
| Fri., Jan. 29, 2010 |
Deadline for submitting applications to Trisha Marrapese, [pemarr]], Reves Hall Coordinator |
| Wed., Feb. 10, 2010 |
All applicants will be notified by e-mail of acceptance or waitlist status. |
| Fri., Feb. 12, 2010 | Deadline for students to initial their acceptance into Reves Hall. Applicants may also email acceptance or rejection to [[pemarr]]. |
| Fri., February 19, 2010 | Deadline for paying $200 non-refundable room deposit to the Cashier's Office. No late payments will be accepted and your application can not be considered unless the deposit has been paid. |
| Wed., March 3, 2010, 5:00pm | The "Meet and Greet"/Room Selection Process will take place at Reves Room at the Reves Center for International Studies (1st floor), next door to Reves Hall followed immediately by the signing of your 2010-2011 Housing Agreement with Residence Life. |
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 residences, 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.
Substance-Free Housing
The College offers the third floor of Jefferson Hall as a substance-free floor. Residents living on this floor agree that they, and their guests, will refrain from smoking, using any tobacco product, or consuming any alcoholic beverages at any time they are physically present on the floor, including in private residence rooms.
Alcohol is not permitted in any individual room in a freshman residence hall unless one of the residents is at least 21 years of age and the alcohol belongs to that resident. Further, alcohol is not permitted in the public areas of freshman residences nor may functions with alcohol be scheduled in freshman residence halls.
