Spring Orientation Schedule

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Spring Family Orientation January 20
All day Sadler Center View Full Event
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Spring New Student Orientation January 20 - January 24
Across Campus View Full Event
Open: Bursar's Office January 20
8am - 4pm Blow Memorial Hall, Room 108 View Full Event
Open: Student Health Center January 20
8am - 4pm McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, Student Health Center (First Floor) View Full Event
Open: Financial Aid Office January 20
8am - 5pm Blow Memorial Hall, Room 124 View Full Event
Open: University Registrar's Office January 20
8am - 5pm Blow Memorial Hall, Room 240 View Full Event
Open: Student Accessibility Services Office January 20
8am - 7pm Sadler Center, Room 181 View Full Event
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Residential New Student Orientation Check-in January 20
8:30am - 12pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
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International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table January 20
11am - 4pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
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Lunch January 20
11:30am - 2pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
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Student & Family Connections Fair January 20
1:30pm - 3:30pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
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Off-Campus/Commuter New Student Orientation Check-in  January 20
1:45pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
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Celebrating Your William & Mary! January 20
2:30pm - 3pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms View Full Event
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Welcome to the Family! Success at W&M (for Parents & Families) January 20
3:15pm - 3:55pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
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Foundations & New Beginnings January 20
3:15pm - 4:15pm Across Campus View Full Event
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The Liberal Arts Vision: A Look into Academic Success (for Parents & Families) January 20
4pm - 4:40pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
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Academic Success: Planning Your Path January 20
4:30pm - 5:15pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
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A Commitment to Wellness & Flourishing (for Parents & Families) January 20
4:45pm - 5:25pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
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Finding Your New Tribe Home as an Off-Campus Student January 20
5:20pm - 6:10pm Sadler Center, James Room View Full Event
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Your New Tribe Home for Residential New Students January 20
5:20pm - 6:10pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
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A Chat with the Dean of Students (for Parents & Families) January 20
5:30pm - 6:10pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
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Dinner January 20
6:15pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
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Community Connection: S'mores Galore January 20
7:30pm - 9pm Sadler Center, Terrace View Full Event
Spring Family Orientation
Friday, January 20
All day
Sadler Center
Orientation for the parents, families & supporters of new spring semester students.
    Spring New Student Orientation
    Friday, January 20 - Tuesday, January 24
    Across Campus
    Orientation for incoming spring semester students & their families.
      Open: Bursar's Office
      Friday, January 20
      8am - 4pm
      Blow Memorial Hall, Room 108
      Visit the Bursar's Office to make a tuition payment or ask questions about your financial Student Account. This office will close at 4 PM and remain closed until Monday, January 23.
        Open: Student Health Center
        Friday, January 20
        8am - 4pm
        McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, Student Health Center (First Floor)
        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 until 4 PM and will be closed until Monday, January 23.
          Open: Financial Aid Office
          Friday, January 20
          8am - 5pm
          Blow Memorial Hall, Room 124

          The Financial Aid Office is open for student/family inquiries. This office will closed from 12 Noon - 1 PM for lunch.

            Open: University Registrar's Office
            Friday, January 20
            8am - 5pm
            Blow Memorial Hall, Room 240

            The University Registrar's Office is open for student/family inquiries related to transfer credits, degree evaluations, domicile petitions, and more.

              Open: Student Accessibility Services Office
              Friday, January 20
              8am - 7pm
              Sadler Center, Room 181
              Stop by campus offices to have questions answered or to familiarize yourself with the resources available for your student. Student Accessibility Services has extended its hours to meet with students and families.
                Residential New Student Orientation Check-in
                Friday, January 20
                8:30am - 12pm
                Sadler Center, Atrium
                At your designated appointment time you will begin the orientation check-in process and receive your Tribe (Student ID) Card before moving on to Residence Life. From there, you can depart to move your belongings into your designated residence hall space.
                  International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table
                  Friday, January 20
                  11am - 4pm
                  Sadler Center, Atrium

                  This is an opportunity for new international students & families to meet International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) staff, and learn about available resources for international students at W&M.

                    Lunch
                    Friday, January 20
                    11:30am - 2pm
                    Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                    Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring students. Family members are welcome to join their student through the line, as well, for this meal.

                      Student & Family Connections Fair
                      Friday, January 20
                      1:30pm - 3:30pm
                      Sadler Center, Atrium

                      W&M has numerous resources to help students be successful throughout their university experience. Various campus representatives will be available in one convenient area so you can pursue the information you want!

                        Off-Campus/Commuter New Student Orientation Check-in 
                        Friday, January 20
                        1:45pm - 2:15pm
                        Sadler Center, Atrium
                        Off-campus and commuter new students should plan to arrive at the Sadler Center Atrium anytime during this time period to check-in for orientation and receive your Tribe (Student ID) Card before the program begins.
                          Celebrating Your William & Mary!
                          Friday, January 20
                          2:30pm - 3pm
                          Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms

                          An introduction to William & Mary and a kick off to the Spring Orientation programs!

                            Welcome to the Family! Success at W&M (for Parents & Families)
                            Friday, January 20
                            3:15pm - 3:55pm
                            Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                            A thoughtful and interactive program about your student’s experience, W&M expectations, and parental support during the college transition.
                              Foundations & New Beginnings
                              Friday, January 20
                              3:15pm - 4:15pm
                              Across Campus
                              Meet your Orientation Aides (OAs) and other students in your Orientation Group.
                                The Liberal Arts Vision: A Look into Academic Success (for Parents & Families)
                                Friday, January 20
                                4pm - 4:40pm
                                Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                We will highlight what makes our liberal arts education distinctive and describe the course planning and enrollment process.
                                  Academic Success: Planning Your Path
                                  Friday, January 20
                                  4:30pm - 5:15pm
                                  Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                  Learn about our Liberal Arts curriculum while considering your future academic plans. The transfer credit process will be covered. Students will have the opportunity to prepare for course registration and meeting with their faculty advisor

                                    A Commitment to Wellness & Flourishing (for Parents & Families)
                                    Friday, January 20
                                    4:45pm - 5:25pm
                                    Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                    W&M focuses on promoting health and wellness for all students. Join us to discuss how we strive to accomplish this mission.

                                      Finding Your New Tribe Home as an Off-Campus Student
                                      Friday, January 20
                                      5:20pm - 6:10pm
                                      Sadler Center, James Room

                                      Learn about life as an off-campus student, your rights and responsibilities, and the various opportunities for engagement.


                                        Your New Tribe Home for Residential New Students
                                        Friday, January 20
                                        5:20pm - 6:10pm
                                        Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                        Learn about on-campus life, opportunities for engagement, and your rights and responsibilities.

                                          A Chat with the Dean of Students (for Parents & Families)
                                          Friday, January 20
                                          5:30pm - 6:10pm
                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                          Chat with Stacey Harris, Dean of Students, about how the college journey can be an exciting and challenging time for students and families. Find out more about the supports and opportunities available.

                                            Dinner
                                            Friday, January 20
                                            6:15pm
                                            Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                            Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring students. Family members are welcome to join their student through the line, as well, for this meal. 

                                              Community Connection: S'mores Galore
                                              Friday, January 20
                                              7:30pm - 9pm
                                              Sadler Center, Terrace
                                              What better way than to spend your first night on-campus  than on the Sadler Terrace roasting marshmallows and getting to know your classmates?
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