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About William College Ltd
The College of William & Mary (W&M) is a public research university in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1693 under a royal charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II, it is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States (Harvard University was founded in 1636) and the ninth-oldest in the English-speaking world. William & Mary is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is among the original nine colonial colleges. In 1779, then led by James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and other reformers, it underwent a significant transformation: abolishing the Divinity School, modernizing the curriculum, and founding the first American law school. It was one of the first American institutions to offer graduate instruction. William & Mary was also the first to adopt an honor code (1736). In 1750, its students founded the first collegiate secret and honor society, the F.H.C. Society, popularly known as the Flat Hat Club, followed by the Phi Beta Kappa in 1776, the first Greek letter fraternity. The university comprises six schools, and the main campus spans 1,200 acres and includes restored colonial structures, research centers, and modern academic facilities. Its historic Wren Building, attributed to Sir Christopher Wren, is the oldest academic building still standing in the United States. William & Mary is the only U.S. university with an official Coat of Arms granted by the College of Arms in London. Alumni include three U.S. Presidents (Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Tyler), numerous Founding Fathers, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, Speaker of the House Henry Clay, and early national leaders such as Edmund Randolph and Peyton Randolph. George Washington received his surveyor's license from the college in 1749 and later served as its first American chancellor.
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 80% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 86% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 67% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 92% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 86% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 84% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.