Study Abroad & Global Reach

Studying abroad lets you experience your education in a whole new context, and more than half of W&M students go abroad. By combining coursework with hands-on cultural experiences, you’ll challenge assumptions, explore possible career paths and build skills like cross-cultural communication, critical thinking and professional adaptability. The Global Education Office (GEO) at the Reves Center for International Studies coordinates all study abroad programs. With guidance from global education advisors, it’s easy to find a program that fits your interests and ambitions.

W&M also offers the Joint Degree Programme with the University of St Andrews in Scotland and the Global Scholars Program, where students spend a year traveling abroad, studying on campus and at the Washington Center. In addition to studying abroad, you can pursue a study away program (within the United States) including at the Washington Center in D.C.

W&M Leads in Study Abroad

^# 1

public university for study abroad participation

Institute of International Education
50+

countries where students study abroad
^$ 700,000

awarded annually in scholarships for study abroad and international internships

Reves Center for International Studies

Authentic, out-of-the-box thinking comes from exposure to different cultures and experiences. The Reves Center for International Studies serves as the “hub” for international engagement at the university and is home to the Global Education Office and the Office of International Students, Scholars and Programs. The Reves Center develops, enriches and promotes the international dimensions of learning, teaching, research and civic engagement at William & Mary. 

World Minded, the Reves Center for International Studies' biannual newsletter, contains articles and announcements on William & Mary's internationally focused programs and initiatives.

Launch Experience

My study abroad class made me step out of my comfort zone. It was an anthropology class in Australia where we studied Aboriginal artwork through an anthropological lens. It was very much out of my comfort zone. I had to very much change my worldly perspective, and it made me think about how different other cultures are and still finding common denominators.

Claire Schaefer ’28 Economics major and environmental science minor From Huntersville, NC

Global Scholars Program

Through a cohort-based experience that spans campus, Washington, D.C., and international settings, the Global Scholars Program enables you to explore global policy, collaborate with experts and gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges. With personalized mentorship and two program tracks to choose from, you can shape the experience around your goals.

Global Scholars Experience

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St Andrews Joint Degree Programme

The St Andrews Joint Degree Programme combines William & Mary’s liberal arts and sciences education with St Andrews’ specialized study. Students complete two years at each institution and earn a single diploma — a Bachelor of Arts (International Honours) — with the insignia of both institutions.

Study in Scotland

W&M's Washington Center

William & Mary’s Washington Center hosts more than 375 undergraduate students each year. Students from all majors can live, take classes and intern in Washington, D.C., during sessions ranging from a week to a semester with robust scholarship funding available.

Launch Experience

Global Education Office

Address

200 S. Boundary Street 2nd Floor P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23185

Map & Directions

Contact Us

Email the GEO Staff: [[wmabroad]]
Email Peer Advisors: [[peeradvisors]]
Call the GEO Staff: 757-221-3594

Hours

GEO Staff (Mon-Fri): 8am-5pm
Peer Advisors (Mon-Fri): 11am-5pm

More Info

See all GEO contact info