Linguistics homecoming reception
Saturday, October 21
8:30am - 10:30am
Tucker Hall, Tucker Foyer (Lobby & Porch)

Gather with Linguistics faculty and alums!

W&M Military & Veterans Breakfast presented by Association of 1775 and W&M VET
Saturday, October 21
8:30am - 10:30am
Sadler Center, Chesapeake Room

Join the Association of 1775 and W&M VET as they host a hearty breakfast for the whole family to honor W&M military and veterans. 

German Studies Homecoming!
Saturday, October 21
9am
Daily Grind

Join us at the Daily Grind, 9-11am, on Saturday, October 21!

APIM Brunch for Alumni, Students and Family Members + Oral History Booth
Saturday, October 21
9am - 10:30am
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall, Room 112

The William & Mary Asian-Pacific Islander-Middle Eastern (APIM) Alumni Advisory Board invites APIM alums, students, and friends to join us for our Homecoming 2023 brunch!

Alumni Author Breakfast with Lauren Shippen ’13
Saturday, October 21
9am - 10:30am
Swem Library

Join us at Swem Library for the Mary Mitchell ’85 Homecoming Author Breakfast featuring Lauren Shippen ’13, author of “The Bright Sessions” series and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards winner, for a conversation about her latest book and newest venture.

FGLI Fuel-Up 
Saturday, October 21
9am - 10:30am
Campus Living Center, Patio

Current and past W&M First-Gen/Low-Income (FGLI) students are invited to gather for a coffee and pastries ahead of Saturday's Homecoming festivities!

French & Francophone Studies Homecoming
Saturday, October 21
9am - 11am
Daily Grind

We cannot wait to see our alums at this year's Homecoming party: join us at the Daily Grind, 9-11am, on Saturday, October 21!

    Integrated Science Center Homecoming Open House! 
    Saturday, October 21
    9am - 11am
    Integrated Science Center (ISC), Atrium

    Integrated Science Center HOMECOMING Open House

    Come visit old friends & make new ones during this Homecoming weekend event, in the epicenter of Tribe Science - the ISC!

    Check-In
    Saturday, October 21
    9am - 6pm
    Alumni House, Hunter Hall A

    Visit the Alumni House to pick up your nametag, which serves as your ticket to many events. You can also add or modify events in your registration, pick up your class button, browse W&M gifts and gear, make a reunion gift and more. 

      Computer Science Department Open House Brunch
      Saturday, October 21
      9:30am - 12pm
      McGlothlin-Street Hall, Room 126

      Please come back home and let us know how you are doing.  Stop by to mingle with fellow CS alums and current faculty.

      Chemistry Department Homecoming! 
      Saturday, October 21
      10am - 11:30am
      Integrated Science Center (ISC), Atrium (& Virtual too!)

      Chemistry Homecoming & ISC Open House

      Come visit old friends & make new ones during this Homecoming weekend event, in th epicenter of Tribe Science - the ISC!

      Presidential Conversation
      Saturday, October 21
      10am - 11:30am
      Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall

      Join President Katherine A. Rowe for a conversation with acclaimed actor Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19.

      Chancellors Hall Homecoming Brunch
      Saturday, October 21
      10am - 12pm
      Chancellors Hall (formerly Tyler Hall), Atrium

      The Departments and Programs of Chancellors Hall welcome Government, Economics, International Relations, and Pubic Policy alumni to our annual Homecoming Brunch! 

        Classical Studies Open House
        Saturday, October 21
        10am - 12pm
        Boswell Hall (formerly Morton Hall), Room 340

        Please join us for our annual Classical Studies Homecoming, Saturday, October 21, 2023, 10:00am-noon, in Boswell Hall room 340. RSVP to Ms. Holmes (jrholm@wm.edu) to make sure there is enough food and drink. Looking very much forward to seeing you!

          Department Open Houses
          Saturday, October 21
          10am - 12pm
          Various Locations

          Stop by your favorite department on campus to visit with faculty, students, colleagues and fellow alumni.

          Department of Art & Art History Homecoming Open House
          Saturday, October 21
          10am - 12pm
          Andrews Hall, Foyer

          The Department of Art & Art History hosts its annual Homecoming Open House for alumni and the community in the Andrews Hall Foyer. 

          Geology Homecoming Reception
          Saturday, October 21
          10am - 12pm
          Rock Garden (west end of the Sunken Garden, between Crim Dell and Sunken Garden)

          Join members of the W&M Geology community to celebrate Homecoming 2023! All alums, students, families, friends, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

          Kappa Kappa Gamma Homecoming Brunch for Alumni
          Saturday, October 21
          10am - 12pm
          House 1

          Kappa Kappa Gamma Homecoming Brunch for Alumni!

          Kinesiology & Health Sciences Department  Homecoming Open House
          Saturday, October 21
          10am - 12pm
          Adair Hall, Under the tent in front of building.

          Alumni and friends are invited to an Open House in front of Adair Hall. Meet faculty and reminisce under the tent. Light refreshments will be available.

          Philosophy Department Alumni Open House
          Saturday, October 21
          10am - 12pm
          James Blair Hall, Room 127
          Sociology Department,  Open House
          Saturday, October 21
          10am - 12pm
          Boswell Hall (formerly Morton Hall), Room 237

          Please join us for light refreshments in the Sociology Department to celebrate our alums. Come re-live your favorite Boswell (formerly known as Morton) memories. Families welcome!

            Student Assembly Homecoming Reception 2023
            Saturday, October 21
            10am - 12pm
            Sadler Center, The Slice

            Join Student Assembly for a Homecoming Brunch on Saturday, 10/21 from 10am-Noon!

              Super PhysicsFest
              Saturday, October 21
              10am - 3pm
              Small Hall

              Join Physics Superheros for a day of hand-on activities for all ages, demo shows, lab visits, giant ooblek pool, hovercraft, face painting and most delicious liquid nitrogen ice cream. Everyone is welcome, everything is free and fun for all ages!

              Baptist Collegiate Ministry Report and Alumni Business Meeting
              Saturday, October 21
              10:30am - 11:30am
              BCM House, 244 S. Boundary St., Williamsburg, VA

              Join alumni of our Baptist Collegiate Ministry (formerly Baptist Student Union) as we report about the current BCM and how our alumni association works to keep the ministry financially supported.

                W&M Swimming vs. Towson
                Saturday, October 21
                11am
                The Bee McLeod Recreation Center
                Panhellenic Toast
                Saturday, October 21
                11am - 11:15am
                Sorority Court

                Please join our ten Panhellenic sororities for the Panhellenic Toast on Saturday, October 21st at 11am. 

                Transfer Student, Alumni & Friends Tailgate
                Saturday, October 21
                11am - 12:30pm
                Campus Living Center, Patio
                Calling all transfer students, alumni and friends! Join us on the Campus Living Center Patio for a transfer networking tailgate as part of the weekend's Homecoming festivities.
                Russian and Post-Soviet Studies Homecoming Reception
                Saturday, October 21
                11am - 1pm
                Washington Hall, Room 315

                Homecoming 2023

                Russian and Post-Soviet Studies Reception

                  GRI Homecoming BBQ
                  Saturday, October 21
                  11am - 2pm
                  Scotland 427

                  Join the Global Research Institute for its annual Homecoming BBQ, where you'll have the chance to connect with alumni, current students, professors, and more. Come visit 427 Scotland Street between 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 21. 


                  Homecoming Barre Cycle Pop-Up Class
                  Saturday, October 21
                  11am - 11:50pm
                  The Bee McLeod Recreation Center, Tyler Studio (Downstairs)
                  BCM Alumni Lunch
                  Saturday, October 21
                  11:30am - 1pm
                  BCM House, 244 S. Boundary St., Williamsburg, VA

                  Reconnect with the alumni of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (formerly Baptist Student Union) over a delicious lunch of Pierce's BBQ or Cheese Shop. Online registration is required, although registration at the door is possible while food lasts.

                  Community Values & Restorative Practices Homecoming Reunion
                  Saturday, October 21
                  11:30am - 1pm
                  Sadler Center, Room 383
                  Alumni members of the Undergraduate Honor Council, Student Conduct Council, CHAPs, and W&M Connects are invited to join the office of Community Values & Restorative Practices (CVRP) for our Homecoming Reunion!
                  Nobel prize-inspired public lecture: "Attosecond photography"
                  Saturday, October 21
                  12pm - 1pm
                  Small Hall, Small 111

                  Learn the amazing science behind this year's Novel Prize in Physics

                  The Dimeslots and Deeme Katson (Founded by members of the Class of ’83)
                  Saturday, October 21
                  12pm - 2pm
                  Sunken Garden, Main Tent

                  Grab your friends and classmates and come listen to the The Dimeslots and Deeme Katson, an alumni band founded by members of the Class of ’83. 

                  Homecoming Tailgate
                  Saturday, October 21
                  12pm - 3pm
                  Sunken Garden

                  Before watching the Tribe take on Towson, join alumni, friends, parents, students and the W&M community for a tailgate on the Sunken Garden. Enjoy food trucks and cash bar.

                  Mason School of Business Homecoming Tailgate
                  Saturday, October 21
                  12pm - 3pm
                  Alan B. Miller Hall (Business School), Fields Courtyard

                  Join the Raymond A. Mason School of Business as we welcome our beloved alumni back to campus this fall to celebrate Homecoming! Rediscover campus, reconnect with fellow classmates and celebrate your Tribe pride.

                    Mathematics Department Tailgate Lunch & Watch the Game!!
                    Saturday, October 21
                    12pm - 3:30pm
                    By the Quarterback Club parking lot (off Bright Street) Just behind the new Alumni House: See the black and white checkered canopy.

                    Enjoy a Potluck Style Lunch and game conversation! Bring an appetizer to share. Soft drinks will be provided. 

                    Chi Omega Alumnae Tailgate
                    Saturday, October 21
                    12pm - 4pm
                    Alumni House, Lawn


                      Reunion Class Pictures
                      Saturday, October 21
                      12:15pm - 2:45pm
                      Sunken Garden

                      Meet up with your fellow classmates on the Sunken Garden and make a memory by taking a class photo.


                        Hulon Willis Association - Black Alumni Network Pregame Tailgate
                        Saturday, October 21
                        12:30pm - 3pm
                        Kaplan Arena Lawn - Along Ukrop Way

                        Reconnect during a pregame tailgate with the Hulon Willis Association, the network for alumni identifying as Black or of African descent. We will gather outside Kaplan Arena for great food, good music and an all-around great time!

                        Washington D.C. Center & Libraries Homecoming Tailgate
                        Saturday, October 21
                        12:30pm - 3pm
                        Alumni House, Lawn

                         All are welcome! There will complimentary drinks and snacks. 

                        Alumni Lawn Tents 15 & 16

                        Bring your family and friends!

                        Campus Living Alumni & Friends Homecoming Gathering
                        Saturday, October 21
                        1pm - 2:30pm
                        Campus Living Center, Patio

                        Home is where the HARK is! Residence Life and Student Transition Engagement Programs welcome our Student Staff Alumni, Family, and Friends back to campus with a Campus Living Homecoming Gathering!

                        Campus Recreation Department Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
                        Saturday, October 21
                        1pm - 3pm
                        Old Dominion Hall, Outside

                        Join Campus Recreation Staff past and present in celebrating Homecoming! Come and enjoy food, drinks, company, and Campus Rec swag. Hope to see you there!

                        IIC Homecoming Party - Pre-Game Open House and Backyard Grill
                        Saturday, October 21
                        1pm - 3pm
                        Boundary 221

                        Join the Institute for Integrative Conservation for a homecoming celebration and open house. 



                        Religious Studies Homecoming Reception
                        Saturday, October 21
                        1pm - 3pm
                        Wren Building, Room 315

                        Welcome back to all Religious Studies alumni! Current students and alumni are invited to a reception on homecoming weekend in the Wren. Join some of our faculty for light refreshments and good conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

                        Undergraduate Admission Alumni Tailgate
                        Saturday, October 21
                        1pm - 3pm
                        Admission (Undergraduate), Session Room

                        All alumni who worked or volunteered with our office are invited to join us for a pre-game celebration in the Admission Office. There with be light hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and other former Admission student workers and current staff to reconnect with!

                        Wren Bell Ringing
                        Saturday, October 21
                        1pm - 3pm
                        Wren Building

                        Stop by the Wren to ring the bell and reminisce.

                          Catholic Campus Ministry Alumni Tailgate
                          Saturday, October 21
                          1pm - 3:30pm
                          Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - Front Lawn
                          Catholic Campus Ministry alumni and students are invited to join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun as the Tribe prepares to take on the Towson Tigers! All are welcome.
                          BBQ German Studies
                          Saturday, October 21
                          2pm - 4pm
                          BBQ Pit in Randolph Complex

                          Join us on Saturday, Oct 21 for the annual German Studies Fall BBQ! 

                          W&M D.C. Metro Trunk or Treat
                          Saturday, October 21
                          3pm - 5pm
                          Lubber Run Community Center | 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

                          Join us for a fun afternoon of volunteering at the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation 2023 Trunk or Treat event. The event will take place at Lubber Run Community Center. Candy included!

                          Homecoming Football Game vs. Towson
                          Saturday, October 21
                          3:30pm - 6:30pm
                          Zable Stadium at Cary Field

                          Watch our W&M Tribe face off against Towson at Zable Stadium.

                          Dimeslots at The Virginia Beer Company
                          Saturday, October 21
                          5pm - 8pm
                          The Virginia Beer Company

                          The Dimeslots (’83) and Deeme Katson (’81) at The Virginia Beer Company

                          Saturday, October 21, 2023
                          5-8 p.m.
                          The Virginia Beer Company
                          401 2nd St.
                          Williamsburg, VA 23185

                          Join us for music, beer, food. No admission fee. 

                          Lendrim Dedication and Homecoming Reception
                          Saturday, October 21
                          5:30pm
                          Music Arts Center, 109 - Reception Area
                          Crim Dell Association Reception
                          Saturday, October 21
                          6pm - 7:30pm
                          Alumni House, Leadership Hall

                          The William & Mary Crim Dell LGBTQ+ Alumni Advisory Board invites LGBTQ+ alums, students, and friends to join us for our Homecoming 2023 reception in the Alumni House!

                          Theatre & Dance Homecoming
                          Saturday, October 21
                          6pm - 9pm
                          Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall

                          Please join Theatre & Dance for our Homecoming open house, during which guests will be able to tour our home, connect with one another, and witness the dedication of our Box Office. 

                            STOMPFEST
                            Saturday, October 21
                            6pm - 10pm
                            Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka

                            The Black Student Organization proudly presents, STOMPFEST! Witness William and Mary's D9 organizations showcase their impeccable steps, support local small businesses, and enjoy performances from other talented black organizations on campus! 

                            Tribe Sailing 20 Year Anniversary
                            Saturday, October 21
                            6pm - 10pm
                            Brickhouse Tavern- 755 Scotland Street

                            The William & Mary Sailing Team celebrates their 20 Year Anniversary! Come join fellow Tribe Sailing Alumni as we celebrate this exciting milestone at the Brickhouse Tavern.

                              Class of 1963 60th Reunion Dinner
                              Saturday, October 21
                              6:30pm - 8:30pm
                              Alumni House, Kaplan Gallery

                              Let’s celebrate the 60th reunion of the Class of 1963 with friends, dinner, an open bar and lively music! We will also take our class photo. This event is a significant and happy milestone in our lives! Please don’t miss it!

                              Regular Price: $40

                              Class of 1968 55th Reunion Dinner
                              Saturday, October 21
                              6:30pm - 8:30pm
                              Alumni House, Hunter Hall B

                              Let’s celebrate the 55th reunion of the Class of 1968 with friends, dinner, beer and wine, and Motown. We will also take our class photo. This event is a significant and happy milestone in our lives! Please don’t miss it!

                              Reunion Receptions (Classes of 2013-1978)
                              Saturday, October 21
                              6:30pm - 9pm
                              Sunken Garden, various tents

                              Return to the Sunken Garden Saturday evening to mingle with classmates and celebrate your reunion in your own class tent, which will be overflowing with food (heavy hors d'oeuvres, plus wine and beer), friends and fun!

                              Young Guarde Celebration (Classes of 2014-2023)
                              Saturday, October 21
                              6:30pm - 9pm
                              Sunken Garden, Tent 1

                              Following the football game, celebrate with the Classes of 2014-2023 and have some fun in the Young Guarde tent! Tickets include food, a beer and wine open bar and a $10 discount to the Saturday Night Bash.

                              MADam LUCY, deceased
                              Saturday, October 21
                              7:30pm
                              Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall, Studio Theatre

                              A new musical.  A Virginia ghost shares her tempestuous life story of 18th-century privilege and loss.

                              W&M Choir Homecoming Concert
                              Saturday, October 21
                              7:30pm
                              Music Arts Center, Concert Hall
                              Saturday Night Bash
                              Saturday, October 21
                              8:30pm - 11pm
                              Sunken Garden, Main Tent

                              Grab a classmate and join the party in the big tent for dancing and late-night snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. A beer and wine cash bar will available until 10:45 p.m. Don’t miss the special performance by alumni band N’est Pas with Chip Esten ’87, P ’22.

                              Ongoing Events

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                              Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
                              Thursday, October 19 - Sunday, October 22
                              Various locations throughout campus

                              Come home to William & Mary for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023. Alongside a variety of events, we will also celebrate reunions for classes with class years ending in 3 and 8 (50th reunions are celebrated during Traditions Weekend in April).