The University

William & Mary was founded by royal charter in 1693 and has a rich heritage. Academic excellence and rigor are evident at all levels of the institution, where more than 6,000 students pursue baccalaureate degrees and some 2,000 engage in graduate study. William & Mary’s graduate offerings span five faculties and graduate schools, each of which has a section in this Catalog describing its programs, research, and courses. The links above provide university-level information on the institution, its academic policies, and some of the many services available to graduate students. All William & Mary graduate and professional students are subject to and entitled to these policies and services. Program-specific requirements can be found in the individual faculty or school sections on the left-hand menu.