At William & Mary, service and leadership are central to our mission of cultivating responsible, engaged citizens.
The university’s focus on integrity, collaboration and social responsibility prepares graduates to lead with empathy and make meaningful contributions on both local and global scales.
Opportunities to get involved in service abound at W&M. You can lead your student club, work in residence life, join a board or council, become a confidential peer advocate and more.
W&M GivePulse is the university's online platform and central hub that connects campus and community by sharing opportunities, facilitating new partnerships and offering resources to students, community organizations, staff and faculty.
Explore programming and resources from the Office of Civic & Community Engagement to become a lifelong community-centered leader.
Sign up for service-based learning trips during school breaks that are free to all enrolled W&M students.
Pursue two one-credit course opportunities and at least $1,000 for a community-impact summer project.
Participate in AmeriCorps, Griffin Mentorship Program and other pre-K-12 youth programs.
Join monthly one-time volunteer projects that serve local community organizations.
Connect with student leaders to volunteer weekly in a local nonprofit organization.
Host year-round events that encourage voter education, registration and participation.
Several student funding options are available to support your community-engaged projects and internships. Students, faculty and community partners can also be recognized with awards for their active citizenship and exemplary community engagement. Incoming first-year students can even be awarded a scholarship for their leadership achievements.
“Having the opportunity to engage so deeply with the Williamsburg community has by far been one of the biggest highlights of my time at William & Mary. I’ve been able to grow relationships with local nonprofits, community members from diverse backgrounds and students who share my passion for service.’’
— Michelle Indelicato ’25, 2024 President's Award for Service to Community Winner, sociology and religious studies double major with a concentration in social problems, policy and justice from Alexandria, VA
Through various initiatives, organizations and opportunities, students can cultivate skills that prepare them to become principled and effective leaders in a diverse world.
Explore opportunities with W&M’s over 475 clubs, fraternity and sorority life and more.
Attend trainings, workshops, courses and other opportunities for student leadership on campus.
Join a student-run council dedicated to upholding the first honor code in the nation.
Help STEP deliver initiatives and programs to support the broader W&M student experience.
Help bring compassion to the forefront of academics, thought and action at W&M.
Through a mix of hands-on exercises and classroom instruction, military and veteran students can access leadership training and activities. The Military Science Program & Army ROTC provide specialized training for future military leaders, while the Office of Student Veteran Engagement offers dedicated support and resources for veterans pursuing their education.
Meet the members of our community who are leading around the world. From U.S. presidents to research scientists, diplomats to CEOs and Academy Award winners to World Cup and NFL head coaches, William & Mary prepares students to succeed.
