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- With 500+ faculty, staff and students and three campus locations, the Batten School & VIMS are equipped to tackle pressing challenges through research, education and advisory service.
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- Research & Advisory
- Purple marsh crabs are significantly disrupting carbon cycling in salt marshes along the East Coast of the U.S., according to a study led by Batten School & VIMS scientists.
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- The R. Todd Stravitz Scholars Program will provide full tuition support for students pursuing the new bachelor’s degree in coastal & marine sciences at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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- Popular, free camps enable rising third through eighth graders to learn about the Chesapeake Bay, coastal ecosystems and environmental stewardship.
  
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- National TRAP Program funds large-scale cleanup of discarded fishing gear, first round of subawards totaling more than $1.4M supports 11 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters in nine U.S. states and Palau.
  
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- As an expression of parental pride in their daughter, Taylor Spencer ‘83 and Martha Spencer recently established an undergraduate field research endowment at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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William & Mary's Batten School Shuttle Service - Spring 2026

A W&M undergrad opens door to Batten School & VIMS shuttle.

During Spring 2026, a free shuttle runs between the Williamsburg Campus and the VIMS Gloucester Point Campus on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Service is provided by Patriot Shuttle. Ride duration is approximately 30 minutes each way.

What to Know

Open to students, staff, and faculty on both campuses.
No reservation needed - just show up! You must show your W&M ID when boarding.
Those with a VIMS parking permit can park for free in the Kaplan Arena and Plant parking lots on the Williamsburg campus.
The shuttle will not run during Spring Break (week of March 9).

Schedule

Spring 2026 shuttle departure times between Williamsburg and VIMS campuses
	Sadler Center Circle	Watermen’s Hall Circle
	Depart W&M	Depart VIMS
Morning	8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.
Mid-day	11:15 a.m.	12:15 p.m.
Afternoon	1:15 p.m.	4:45 p.m.

The shuttle pick up spot on W&M campus is Sadler Center Circle (center). Those with VIMS permit can park for free in Kaplan Arena (top left) and Plant parking lots (bottom right).