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Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a public research university with the personal education of a liberal arts and sciences institution.
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Yule Log Celebration

Whether near or far, join us on Saturday, December 14 for festive music and singing, student reflections on themes of peace, joy and gratitude, the reading of special poems and stories, and the tossing of sprigs of holly into the fireplace in the Great Hall for good luck.

Regional gatherings will occur throughout the month of December as well – check for a celebration near you.

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Choose from 115 majors, minors and pre-professional programs — anything from business analytics to integrative conservation to a major you design yourself. W&M consistently ranks in the top 20 of public universities for undergraduate teaching, career services, internship connections, science lab facilities, study abroad opportunities and more.

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W&M students think critically and express themselves creatively. Here, you'll learn to question and to innovate. From our state-of-the-art science labs to the new, expansive Arts Quarter, W&M's well-earned reputation delivers a world-class education.

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