Bookstore Tours Take Place Today!
Sunday, August 27
All day
Spirit Shop & Bookstore, Consult Your OA

Tours of the W&M Spirit Shop & Bookstore will take place today. Refer to your OA for your group's schedule time and meeting place. This is your opportunity to peruse W&M gear and learn about textbook options.

    Breakfast
    Sunday, August 27
    7am - 9am
    Dining locations across campus

    All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

      New Student Worship with Baptist Collegiate Ministry
      Sunday, August 27
      9am
      Wren Chapel, to BCM House

      New students are welcome to join Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) for their New Student Worship. Donuts will be served afterwards at the BCM house, located at 244 S. Boundary St. 

        W&M St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Student Breakfast
        Sunday, August 27
        9:30am - 11am
        Sadler Center, Tidewater

        A informational breakfast for Class of 2027 new/Home St Andrews Joint Degree Programme students! You will have time to meet as a cohort and build connections.

        Catholic Mass & Welcome Reception
        Sunday, August 27
        10am - 11:30am
        Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham (520 Richmond Road)

        Join Catholic Campus Ministry for Sunday Mass, followed by coffee and pastries on the front lawn of the chapel. Come and get to know our staff, student leaders, and FOCUS missionaries, and tour our CCM Student Center.

          Opening Eucharist with Canterbury: The Episcopal Church at William & Mary
          Sunday, August 27
          10:15am
          Wren Chapel

          Join Canterbury: The Episcopal Church at William & Mary for our opening workshop event.

            Welcome Donut Table with UKirk Campus Ministries
            Sunday, August 27
            10:30am
            Outside Williamsburg Presbyterian Church (215 Richmond Rd)

            Stop by our Welcome table for students old and new and grab some donuts, coffee, water, watermelon trees, and meet leadership from the various UKirk Campus Ministries.

              Student Veteran Orientation Brunch
              Sunday, August 27
              10:30am - 12:30pm
              Sadler Center, James Room

              For any student who identifies as military/veteran! An opportunity to meet incoming and current military/veteran undergraduate students, connect with the Office of Student Veteran Engagement, and learn about resources just for your W&M experience.

              Lunch
              Sunday, August 27
              11am - 1pm
              Dining locations across campus

              All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                Pet Therapy with Stella
                Sunday, August 27
                11am - 1pm
                McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, Lobby


                  Pet Therapy with Lilly
                  Sunday, August 27
                  12pm - 1:30pm
                  McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, Lobby


                    W&M Honor Pledge followed by the Student Assembly Community Values Pledge   
                    Sunday, August 27
                    1:15pm - 2:05pm
                    Wren Building

                    Join members of the W&M Honor and Conduct Councils to learn about our community standards, followed by the taking of our W&M Honor Pledge. Then, affirm your commitment to our community values with members of W&M Student Assembly.

                      Building a Liberal Arts Experience for What's Next
                      Sunday, August 27
                      2:15pm - 3:05pm
                      Sadler Center, Cheasapeake

                      This interactive session will get you thinking about how your values, interests, personality, and skills play a role in making confident, informed career choices.

                        Dinner
                        Sunday, August 27
                        5pm - 7pm
                        Dining locations across campus

                        All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                          Cheers to Your First Year
                          Sunday, August 27
                          7pm - 9pm
                          Zable Stadium at Cary Field

                          A very special Wren Tradition! Activities include updates from W&M Tribe Athletics, cheers by your Orientation Staff, and then we all take to Carey Field at Zable Stadium.

                            Residential Community Meeting (2 of 3)
                            Sunday, August 27
                            9pm - 10pm
                            Your Residence Hall

                            Second required residential community meeting in a series of three. 

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                              W&M Choral Ensemble Auditions
                              Saturday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 29
                              Music Arts Center, (Alternate Location: Ewell Hall)

                              The Choral Program sponsored by the W&M Music Department offers four vocal ensembles. Auditions to join these groups are held the Sunday - Tuesday before the start of fall classes.