Belonging, curiosity, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect, and service. These 7 core values are those that William & Mary embodies before, during, and after your experience at the university.  

Belonging

William & Mary is a kind and welcoming community of all unique perspectives and interests.  Students, faculty, and staff are here to help you thrive and create a home away from home. 

Curiosity 

College is a place for trying new things, finding new interests, and diving deeper into your existing ones. At William & Mary, curiosity is fostered by the multitude of academic and extracurricular offerings that help students develop new advancements of knowledge.   

Excellence

Students, faculty, and staff at William & Mary uphold the university’s high standards of excellence. The university encourages ambitious and innovative goals of students, so they can accomplish personal and professional growth.

Flourishing 

Just as William & Mary upholds excellence, the university strives to help students flourish throughout their time and beyond university. Helping students thrive in their time at William & Mary leads to individuals who thrive outside of the classroom. 

Integrity

William & Mary demonstrates full commitment to holistic integrity, equity, and high moral standards. 

Respect 

Students, staff, and faculty practice mutual respect and acknowledge and preserve the inherent dignity and value of every individual.

Service 

Students are given the opportunity to give back to the surrounding community and support the well-being of humanity.