Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections
Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
Conditions Governing Access:
Portions of this collection may be restricted. Contact a staff member for details. Manuscript collections and archival records
may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy
laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical,
and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure
of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College
of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
College of William and Mary Office of Student Development Records, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library,
College of William and Mary.
The academic advising system distinguishes The College of William and Mary as a university that values high-quality faculty/student
interaction. Meetings with faculty advisors are a key feature of the program preparation and educational development of students.
Files from the Office of Student Development (formerly Dean of Women) including Deans lists, declarations of majors, student
correspondence, and files on withdrawals, deferred exams, and leaves of absence.