The Department of Classical Studies is one of the original departments at William & Mary.  Study of the classics is the epitome of the liberal arts experience: you get the joy of pursuing knowledge for its own sake, while developing skills that can be applied to all fields of endeavor.  Use the links in this paragraph or at the lefthand side of the page to find out more about our curriculum,  majoring or minoring in Classical Studies, our post-baccalaureate program, our joint degree programme with the School of Classics at St Andrews University, Scotland,  our study abroad programs in Italy and Greece, and opportunities to participate in archaeological excavations and field schools.