Although specific advisors are assigned to admitted graduate students, professionals in the Office of Admissions and Student Services are prepared to respond to general questions regarding graduate curricular programs and academic policies and practices. Books and periodicals support the various graduate programs in the School of Education are ordered on a continuing basis for the collections in Swem Library. It is available in Swem Library, the Learning Resource Center in the School of Education, by dial access, and over the campus telecommunications network from dormitories and microcomputer labs. During most of the hours the Library is open, a reference librarian is on duty to help users with these tools and other research needs. Books and periodical articles not in the William and Mary libraries may be requested through the Interlibrary Loan Department.
Microcomputers are also available for student and faculty use.
A variety of software is available for statistical analysis, word processing, spreadsheet or financial analysis, database management, computer language research, and electronic mail. To assist faculty and students, the Computer Center offers non-credit short courses dealing with the use of centralized resources. The College is actively engaged in the acquisition of site licenses for popular academic microcomputer software. Software for the microcomputers includes WordPerfect and various Borland products and is available at substantially reduced prices. Counseling Center Located at 125 Richmond Road, the Counseling Center offers professional assistance to students in personal counseling.