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Summer 2023
Construction began on West 1 Housing & Dining. Renovations began on Monroe Hall. Yates Hall demolished.
Housing & Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan
Modernizing & Revitalizing the Residential Experience
William & Mary has initiated a long-term, comprehensive plan to modernize and revitalize its residential and dining facilities. The project, which aligns with the goals of Vision 2026, spans three phases to address aging residence and dining halls and ensure they advance the integration of living and learning on campus.
Benefits for Students
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80 %beds replaced or renovated
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100 %A/C in residence halls
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42 yearsAverage age of housing
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55Residential Buildings
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1New dining hall
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32Average age of dining halls
Gallery
This animated rendering by VMDO Architects out of Charlottesville, Va., showcases the residence walk in front Pine Hall. The project, part of an agreement with Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, includes adding four new residence halls and a dining hall.
Current Projects
Facilities reaching the end of their useful lives are being replaced with modern facilities that include shared and flexible social and study spaces, current and upgradable technology and modern climate-control systems. The University Architect and Student Affairs are leading the multi-phase implementation. Select a project to see more, including costs and projected timelines.
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West Woods 1 Housing & Dining
The West Woods design shapes a welcoming, residential-scaled village within a highly dense neighborhood in a five-building complex. The plan includes four residential buildings and a dining pavilion.
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West Woods 2 Housing
Part of Phase 2, the Randolph Complex will be replaced with a new residential development that includes approximately 450 beds in a mix of traditional and semi-suite units.
Housing & Dining Timeline
The phased project began with a new building to complete the Lemon-Hardy triangle plus residential and dining facilities in West Campus, along with renovations of Monroe and Old Dominion halls.
Spring 2024
Construction began on Cedar Hall, completing the Lemon-Hardy triangle.
Fall 2024
Renovations began on Old Dominion Hall. Renovated Monroe Hall opened.
Fall & Spring 2025
Cedar, Maple, Oak, Old Dominion, Pine and Poplar halls all opened.
Fall 2026
West Woods Dining opens.
Questions?
Review common questions about the Housing & Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan or ask your own.