College of William and Mary

College of William & Mary is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the USA, with its original plans dating back to 1618, and an official charter being granted in 1693. William & Mary is renowned for many firsts, such as being the first U.S. institution with a Royal Charter, the first college to become a university, the first law school in America, the first Greek-letter society, and the first student honor code. William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely acknowledged for its outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. Professors at William & Mary are teachers, scholars, and research mentors, the cornerstone of an intellectual community that produces engaged and successful graduates. The university believes in original, hands-on research and provides students unprecedented opportunities to work with peers and experienced mentors on projects that inspire them.