A Special Word about Friends and Family Weekend

Can’t make it to Friends and Family Weekend? No problem! For some, the time and expense to travel to Williamstown are too great. (And let’s face it: though Williams is a beautiful place, it’s far away from where most people live!). For others, there are special times in their students’ four years at Williams—from a special sports event or musical performance to Commencement—when a visit makes more sense.

And you can always stay in close touch with your student, even from a great distance. Phone calls, emails, and texts all work in their own ways. Students also love receiving old-fashioned mail, from a simple postcard featuring a hometown view to a small batch of homemade cookies (even if they crumble a bit along the way). You can send them through regular U.S. mail or via FedEx, UPS, DHL, or other non-USPS carriers.

Finally, rest assured that we’ll post video recordings of key Friends and Family Weekend programs shortly after the weekend.

With best wishes,

Rob White
Director of Parent and Family Programs