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Admission Events

Williston hosts events on and off campus throughout the year. Join us at one of the events below to see what makes Williston different, and meet people from our friendly community.


Upcoming Admission Events

Special Program Day

Monday, October 9, 2023
Join us for a day in which your visit to campus will include a panel of student speakers. Your visit will include a tour, interview, and panel. There will be two arrival times: 8:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. The program is anticipated to last three hours. To register, please inquire on our website, and call the admission office at 413-529-3241.

Meet the Coaches Webinar

Sunday, December 3, 2023
Join us for an evening highlighting our athletics programs and offerings at Williston. Meet varsity coaches and hear from students about their experiences in Williston’s athletic program. Presenters will alternate throughout the event to make sure you have time to speak with coaches from each season. Registration to come.

Ninth Grade Program Day

Saturday, December 9, 2023
To register, please inquire on our website, and call the admission office at 413-529-3241. Limited to prospective ninth graders.

Ninth graders have their own social events and grade-focused presentations, and live in dorms together. This academic and social support provides a strong foundation for success at Williston. Learn from Co-Directors Allison Marsland and Matt Sawyer and hear from students about their experiences at Williston in the ninth grade.


Past Admission Events

Williston Wildcat Webinars

This year, join us for Williston Wildcat Webinars, a series of programs and informative panels we’re hosting on Zoom. Use the links to register below; when you do, you can submit questions in advance about what it’s like to be a Wildcat. Ask us about academics, student life, our ninth grade program, and athletic offerings.

Academics

Thursday, September 22, 2022, 7-8 p.m.
Our rigorous academic environment offers a balance of structure and freedom, designed to help students develop excellent study skills, writing, and critical thinking, along with an ambitious intellectual curiosity. Join Academic Dean, Kim Polin, and current students to learn about the unique academic opportunities at Williston.

Ninth Grade Program

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 7-8 p.m.
Ninth graders have their own social events and grade-focused presentations, and live in dorms together. This academic and social support provides a strong foundation for success at Williston. Learn from Co-Directors Allison Marsland and Matt Sawyer and hear from students about their experiences at Williston in the ninth grade.

Student Life

Monday, December 12, 2022, 7 p.m.
The moment you step on campus, you will feel it: Williston is more than a school, it’s a community—a caring fellowship of teachers, advisors, coaches, and classmates. You’ll feel at home from day one. Join our the Dean of Student’s office and current students to hear more about traditions, weekend activities, residential life and what it is like to be a student at Williston.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Williston

Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7-8 p.m.
As an independent school that draws students from across the country and around the world, we recognize that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to promoting cross-cultural dialogue, preparing students for success as they move into college and their professional lives, and making our culture and experiences richer. Learn more about our philosophy, programs, and plans from our students and our Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Williston, Nikki Chambers.

Meet the Coaches

Sunday, January 29, 2023, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening highlighting our athletics programs and offerings at Williston. Meet varsity coaches and hear from students about their experiences in Williston’s athletic program. Presenters will alternate throughout the event to make sure you have time to speak with coaches from each season.

Ninth Grade Program

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Ninth graders have their own social events and grade-focused presentations, and live in dorms together. This academic and social support provides a strong foundation for success at Williston. Learn from Co-Directors Allison Marsland and Matt Sawyer and hear from students about their experiences at Williston in the ninth grade.


Ready to start the admission process?

Are you ready to set up an interview and tour? Want to meet with a coach or one of our faculty? Do you have specific interests you want us to know about? Fill out our inquiry form, and we’ll send you a viewbook and get the process started.