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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Get Your Student Tribe Card
Get Your Student Tribe Card
Friday, August 19
7am - 8pm
Campus Center, Room 169
The Tribe Card is an essential part of life at W&M.
Orientation Check-in (Transfer Students/Off-Campus Freshmen)
Orientation Check-in (Transfer Students/Off-Campus Freshmen)
Friday, August 19
8am - 12pm
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
Mailbox Key Pick-up
Mailbox Key Pick-up
Friday, August 19
8am - 1pm
Sadler Center, James & York Rooms
Updated Location - Different from Printed Schedule
Parent & Family Orientation Check-In
Parent & Family Orientation Check-In
Friday, August 19
8am - 1:30pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms
Stop by and pick up your schedule for the weekend and wristbands for lunch on Friday.
Offices Open! Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid & Health Center
Offices Open! Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid & Health Center
Friday, August 19
8am - 5pm
Location not specified
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 AM - 4:30 PM.
DormMania Fall Sale
DormMania Fall Sale
Friday, August 19
8am - 8pm
Location not specified
Student-run program to facilitate the re-use of residence hall items in good condition.
Local Merchant Fair
W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
Friday, August 19
9am - 2pm
Sadler Center, Terrace (Rain Plan: Sadler Center, Lodge 1)
Hospitality Tents
Lunch
Lunch
Friday, August 19
11:30am - 1:30pm
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New students and families should plan to eat at the designated locations based on the times assigned to each orientation group.
Lunch access is granted to students via their green silicone bracelet and to families via their green wristband.
Welcome to the Family! Success at W&M
Welcome to the Family! Success at W&M
Friday, August 19
2pm - 3pm
Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
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
The Liberal Arts Vision: A Look into Academic Success
Friday, August 19
3pm - 4pm
Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
We will highlight what makes our liberal arts education distinctive and describe the course planning and enrollment process.
Your William & Mary Welcome
Your William & Mary Welcome
Friday, August 19
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
This event marks the beginning of your William & Mary experience.
Parent & Family Reception
Parent & Family Reception
Friday, August 19
5:30pm - 7pm
Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
Mingle with other parents over heavy hors d'oeuvres.
W&M Bookstore Welcomes You!
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