About Arts & Sciences
Arts & Sciences is the heart of William & Mary, building on a long tradition of excellence in research, mentorship and hands-on learning. The university's largest academic unit, Arts & Sciences includes more than 40 departments and interdisciplinary programs in the arts & humanities, social sciences, and natural, physical & computational sciences.
Academics
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Undergraduate Program
Every new undergraduate student entering William & Mary begins in Arts & Sciences. Through research, mentorship and hands-on learning, students explore broadly, engage their curiosity and begin to chart their future path.
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Graduate Studies
As a top public research university, William & Mary offers a broad range of graduate programs, 11 of which are provided by Arts & Sciences. These programs are highly selective, involve close collaboration with faculty members, and provide opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
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The College Curriculum
All W&M undergraduate students share the College Curriculum experience, a set of specially designed courses that connect and integrate knowledge across the academic disciplines.

Future of Arts & Sciences
The Future of Arts & Sciences initiative provides an opportunity to reflect on our future direction and establish a trajectory for the next five and ten years.

Giving
Your gift to the Arts & Sciences Annual Fund provides flexible support for departments and programs, and helps promote excellence, creativity, and exploration for William & Mary students.
Vision 2026
William & Mary has led in powerful ways during the most challenging times. The key to that success has been understanding the moment that we are in while seeing the possibilities ahead. William & Mary will move forward Vision 2026 to expand W&M's reach, educate for impact and evolve to excel.
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Contact Us
- Email: dean-as@wm.edu
- Phone: 757-221-2465
Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm