Started in 2001, the Washington Center partners with faculty from departments and schools across William & Mary to offer high-impact learning experiences for students in all majors. Among the diverse topics offered are government, policy, culture, business, and education. Since its inception, the Center has grown to become W&M’s “Campus in the City,” running Study in DC academic opportunities for almost 300 undergraduate students year-round, with a growing scholarship fund to support them. Study in DC opportunities feature connections with W&M’s robust DC-area alumni network. These committed alumni offer students a chance to learn directly from topic-specific experts and practitioners in the field. Alumni also serve as mentors, counseling students in a one-on-one setting as they prepare to take their experiences to life beyond W&M. The small Center team offers individualized support to each student who comes through the door, with room for almost 300 in an academic year. Students have a personal relationship with the staff and faculty in DC, which enhances the quality of the overall student experience. Together with many partners, the Center prepares students for life after W&M and provides a home for the entire W&M family.