Reunion FAQ

For a full schedule of events visit the Reunion Schedule.

Registration Info

• When does registration open? When does it close?

  Online registration for reunion opens on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Online registration for reunion closes on Thursday, May 29, 2025. We strongly discourage walk-in registrations, and we cannot guarantee housing if you register in person when you arrive to campus at the Faculty/Alumni Center at the corner of Park Street and Route 2. For the post-50th classes, please check-in at Dodd House. The 25th reunion should check-in at Mission Park and the 50th Reunion should check-in at the Horn Hall.

• What if I'd like to attend reunion but am concerned about cost?

  We want to help every member of the Williams family participate in Reunion. Please visit the Reunion Financial Assistance page for more information. We are not able to provide financial support for travel, housing or other non-registration fee related expenses.

• Where do I check in when I arrive to campus?
  General Reunions: Faculty House/Alumni Center
  Post-50th Reunions: Dodd House (the former Williams Inn)
  
  Milestones:
  25th Reunion: Mission Park
  50th Reunion:  Horn Hall
  

• What are check-in hours?

  General Reunion Check-In (Faculty House/Alumni Center)
  Thursday: noon – 10 p.m.
  Friday: 8 a.m. – midnight
  Saturday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

  Post-50th Reunion Check-In (Dodd House)
  Wednesday: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  Friday: 8 a.m. – midnight
  Saturday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m

  25 Reunion Check-In – (Mission Park)
  Thursday: noon – 11 p.m.
  Friday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  Saturday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

  50th Reunion Check-In (Horn Hall)
  Thursday: noon – 6:30 p.m.
  Friday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  If you registered for College housing but arrive after check-in closes for the night, visit Security (Hopkins Hall, lower level) for access to your dorm room.

• May I receive a registration refund if I have to cancel my plans to attend reunion?

  Up until Thursday, May 29, 2025, yes. If you need to cancel your registration and would like to receive a refund, email [email protected] with your information. If you need to cancel your registration within two weeks of reunion, please contact us for a refund and we will discuss with your reunion class chair whether it can be approved. If the reunion chair approves the refund, we will move forward with the cancellation request.

Logistics

• Where can I find out information about the reunion program?

  Review the final schedule of events at: alumni.williams.edu/reunionschedule

• Where can I park on campus?

  All campus parking lots are open to reunion attendees. If parking in town lots or on town streets, please abide by posted rules as the local police will issue parking tickets. Accessible parking is also available at campus campus locations.

• I'm interested in sharing a ride. Where do I find fellow carpoolers?

  If you’re looking for a ride to town, or willing to offer one, please make use of Williams Switchboard.

• What's the dress code?

  Relaxed! Unless your class leaders have urged you to bring formal attire, pack your bag with comfortable summer clothes. Be sure to check the weather in the days prior to the weekend to adequately pack for rain, heat, cold, etc.

• Accessibility on campus

  We do our best to fulfill special accommodations for event attendees, including those with accessibility needs. During reunion weekend we will offer shuttle service Friday and Saturday afternoon to help people navigate the campus. We also have a small fleet of golf carts that will be available during major campus events like the Parade of Classes.

  If you need a mobility device, we recommend you bring it with you. Mobility aides and other medical equipment is available for rent from Surgimed in North Adams, MA. You can call ahead to reserve items for reunion weekend.

  Accessibility features for our major campus venues:

  Alumni Center/Faculty House

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair ramp entrance
  • Please note: registration takes place in an area that requires navigating down 3 steps on the lower level. Please ask a staff person for assistance upon arrival and we can check you in at an accessible location in the Alumni Center

  ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair ramp entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating in MainStage

  Chapin Hall/Brooks Rogers Auditorium

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair ramp entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

  If you have accommodation questions or requests you’d like to talk to a staff person about, please contact Assistant Director of Alumni Events Veronica Bosley at vbosley​@williams​.edu or 413-597-4152

• Are there all-gender restrooms on campus?

  Yes. Please refer to the campus map to locate all gender restrooms on campus.

• What are the rules of conduct on campus during Reunion?

  Reunion Code of Conduct

  Purpose

  Williams College believes our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, ethnicity, race, or religion.

  This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behavior as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior while on campus.

  We invite all staff, volunteers, attendees, local community members, and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive Reunion for everyone.

  Expected behavior
  Be considerate and respectful of all people and property while on Williams’ campus.
  Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech. Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert Williams staff or event organizers if you notice a concerning situation and if you feel there is an emergency, contact Campus Safety and Security at 413-597-4444Unacceptable behavior

  Unacceptable behaviors include intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning conduct by any attendees of Williams Reunion and related events.

  Harassment may include: offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, age, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides), inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

  Other unacceptable behaviors include deliberate intimidation, stalking, photographing or recording an individual against their wishes, and disruption of talks or other events.

  Consequences of unacceptable behavior

  Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, organizers, staff, volunteers, sponsors, or other campus community members.

  Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

  If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, Williams staff and administration may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from Williams Reunion without warning or refund.

  What to do if you witness or are subject to unacceptable behavior

  If you are subject to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subject to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify the Reunion staff team by contacting 413-597-4455. If you are witness to or involved directly in an emergency situation, please contact 911 or campus safety and security at 413-597-4444

  Scope

  We expect all Reunion participants (volunteers, staff, student rangers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all campus venues and Reunion-related events.

  Drugs and Alcohol

  Williams College expects responsible use of alcohol and respect for everyone attending Reunion.

  Since Reunion is designed to be a family friendly event, the Reunion alcohol policy is as follows:

  • Alcohol may be served and consumed by those of legal drinking age on College property between 2pm and midnight each day during the Reunion Weekend.
  • Everyone is expected to consume responsibly and at all times to respect college property, staff and all event participants.
  • Alcohol paid for by class accounts must be served in compliance with the college’s alcohol service standards by TIPS trained servers who carry the required insurance.
  • No person may purchase or provide alcohol to any attendee under the age of 21.
  • No attendee under the age of 21 may consume alcohol at any time during the Reunion.

  In accordance with federal law, the use or possession of marijuana, or any other illicit substances is not permitted on campus.

  Williams College is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in College buildings, including student rooms or within 25 feet of a College building.

  Safety and Health

  Weapons of any description, fireworks, and any other incendiaries are not permitted on campus.

College Housing

• What is the cost to stay in on campus housing?

  The cost is $80 per BED for the entire weekend (whether you stay three nights, or one). When we say per BED, remember that the dorm beds are x-long twins. If you are bringing young children, feel free to bring sleeping bags or pack ‘n play, and the kids may sleep in your room without incurring a fee as they will not be using a campus bed. Also, we do not split up families, but as many of our dorm rooms are singles, families may be housed in rooms next to one another to meet the bed needs requested.

• Can I be housed with my friends?

  Housing is done on a first-come, first-served basis and we cannot accommodate requests for housing with friends. We do house families together. We make every effort to house class members in their class headquarters, but once the dorms are at capacity, we house you in buildings as nearby as possible. Remember, we are not a hotel and that the time spent in your on campus room is limited, as you’ll be out enjoying the campus activities!

• Will sheets and towels be provided in the college rooms?

  Yes. No need to bring your own linens if you are staying in college housing. You will be provided basic sheets, 1 blanket, 1 pillow and 1 towel per bed registration.

• Can I find out where I am housed on campus before I come to town for Reunion?

  We’re sorry, but we’re unable to share housing assignments before Reunion Weekend. With over 1,200 guests joining us, housing logistics are complicated, and the information isn’t available until the weekend itself. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

• Can my pet stay with me in on-campus housing?

  No, pets are not allowed in college housing. Pets are allowed on the campus grounds, but not in campus buildings unless you have a medical need. Please look for local kennels, or speak to local hotels/rentals about pet accommodations.

• Are the rooms air conditioned? Do they have private bathrooms?

  The rooms are not air conditioned. The majority of the dorm rooms do NOT have private bathrooms. They are the same dormitories that you remember from your years as students, communal bathrooms and all!

• What if I do not want to stay in campus housing?

  Check out the Visitor page on the college website or make use of this list of local accommodations.

Amenities

• Will the college provide babysitters during reunion?

  Williams does not provide babysitters during reunion. We also offer free registration and lodging for babysitters and caregivers to assist with your childcare needs. Please note that young children must be supervised by a parent or babysitter at all events. You can also post a request for a babysitter on Switchboard, a Craigslist style platform for the Williams community.

• Will I have cell-phone service in Williamstown?

  Yes.

• How can I access the campus wireless network?

  You can review instructions about how to access wifi on the OIT website. We’ll also provide you with directions on how to connect to our network upon arrival to campus.

• Will athletic facilities be open?

  Yes! The hours are:

  Facilities open:
  Thursday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Friday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6p.m.

  Pool Hours 
  2-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday

• Will the snack bar be open?
  
  

  Yes! The hours of the Snack Bar in the Paresky Center are:

  Friday: 6:30AM–4PM

  Saturday: 6:30AM-9:30AM

  Sunday: 8AM–2PM

• Where can I find driving directions, travel information, hotel information, etc?

  Check out the Visitor’s Guide: http://www.williams.edu/home/visitors/

• Are there AA or NA meetings available during reunion weekend?

  Visit this site for a list of AA meetings or NA meetings in Williamstown and the surrounding areas.

• Do you recommend any particular local hiking locations?
  Visit this site for a list of hikes outlined by our Williams Outing Club (WOC) Director Ben Oliver that features six hikes in Williamstown and the surrounding areas.