Family Orientation Events

Parent & Family Programs works closely with the Office of Student Transition Engagement Programs to create a program specifically designed for families. Please take time to look at your schedule of events before arriving on campus.

Prefer to print out a copy of the schedule? Download the Parent & Family Orientation Schedule (pdf) here.

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Snacks & Limited Food Choices at the Marketplace August 21
7am - 11am Campus Center, Marketplace View Full Event
Residence Hall Move-In/Orientation Check-In August 21
8am - 12pm Residence Halls View Full Event
Transfer Student/Off-Campus Freshmen Orientation Check-In August 21
8am - 12pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
Student Tribe Card August 21
8am - 2pm Campus Center, Room 169 View Full Event
Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Health Center Open August 21
8am - 5pm Various Locations View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up August 21
8am - 5pm Sadler Center, Post Office View Full Event
Local Merchants Fair August 21
9am - 2pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
W&M Auxiliary Services Fair August 21
9am - 2pm Sadler Center, Terrace (Rain Plan: Sadler Center, Lodge 1) View Full Event
Hospitality Tents August 21
9:30am - 1pm Botetourt Area, Monroe Hall, and William & Mary Hall View Full Event
Lunch August 21
11am - 1pm See full description for lunch locations View Full Event
Making Connections: Your New Tribe Family August 21
1pm - 2:30pm Residence Halls View Full Event
Welcome to New Students & Families August 21
2:30pm - 3:30pm Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena View Full Event
The College Transition August 21
3:45pm - 4:15pm Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena View Full Event
The Liberal Arts Vision: A Look into Academic Success August 21
4:15pm - 5:15pm Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena View Full Event
Student & Family Picnic August 21
5:30pm - 7:30pm Sunken Garden View Full Event
W&M Bookstore Welcomes You August 21
7:30pm - 10pm Spirit Shop & Bookstore View Full Event
Snacks & Limited Food Choices at the Marketplace
Friday, August 21
7am - 11am
Campus Center, Marketplace
Snacks and coffee are available for purchase.
    Residence Hall Move-In/Orientation Check-In
    Friday, August 21
    8am - 12pm
    Residence Halls
    Student check-in located inside each residence hall. Parent and family check-in located outside the main entrance of each residence hall.
      Transfer Student/Off-Campus Freshmen Orientation Check-In
      Friday, August 21
      8am - 12pm
      Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
      Transfer students and off-campus freshmen check in and pick up Orientation materials. Transfer students living on-campus will move into their residence hall.
        Student Tribe Card
        Friday, August 21
        8am - 2pm
        Campus Center, Room 169
        The Tribe Card is your student's ID and an essential part of life at W&M. Use this time to load W&M Express dollars on to your student's account.
          Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Health Center Open
          Friday, August 21
          8am - 5pm
          Various Locations
          Stop by campus offices to have questions answered or to familiarize yourself with the resources available for your student. The Health Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
            Mailbox Key Pick-up
            Friday, August 21
            8am - 5pm
            Sadler Center, Post Office
              Local Merchants Fair
              Friday, August 21
              9am - 2pm
              Sadler Center, Lobby
              A variety of Williamsburg merchants offer services for W&M students and their families.
                W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
                Friday, August 21
                9am - 2pm
                Sadler Center, Terrace (Rain Plan: Sadler Center, Lodge 1)
                  Hospitality Tents
                  Friday, August 21
                  9:30am - 1pm
                  Botetourt Area, Monroe Hall, and William & Mary Hall
                  Complimentary light refreshments available
                    Lunch
                    Friday, August 21
                    11am - 1pm
                    See full description for lunch locations
                    Available with wristbands for students, families, and guests. Family and guest wristbands are available for purchase at Orientation Check-In locations from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or in front of the dining halls from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
                      Making Connections: Your New Tribe Family
                      Friday, August 21
                      1pm - 2:30pm
                      Residence Halls
                      Join your Parent & Family Orientation Aide (PFOA) and meet other families in your student's orientation group.
                        Welcome to New Students & Families
                        Friday, August 21
                        2:30pm - 3:30pm
                        Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
                        This event marks the beginning of your student's William & Mary experience. Join us in the stands and watch your student become full-fledged members of the Tribe.
                          The College Transition
                          Friday, August 21
                          3:45pm - 4:15pm
                          Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
                          S. Marjorie Thomas, Dean of Students presents a thoughtful and interactive program about your student's experience, W&M expectations, and parental support during the college transition.
                            The Liberal Arts Vision: A Look into Academic Success
                            Friday, August 21
                            4:15pm - 5:15pm
                            Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
                              Student & Family Picnic
                              Friday, August 21
                              5:30pm - 7:30pm
                              Sunken Garden
                              Students and families dine on the Sunken Garden.
                                W&M Bookstore Welcomes You
                                Friday, August 21
                                7:30pm - 10pm
                                Spirit Shop & Bookstore
                                Join us for a special family shopping event and enjoy the same benefits as your student - 20% off William & Mary apparel.
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