Welcome Days

Students, especially those returning students who may still be finding their unique W&M experience, should take advantage of Welcome Weeks to explore and/or re-acquaint yourself with our community on your own terms.

The calendar will populate as university partners confirm their participation, so check back frequently!


This calendar presented by Student Transition Engagement Programs
"Main Characters Gotta Eat Too" Campus Tour with More
Tuesday, August 31
10am
Sadler Center, Lodge 1

Use this time to get to know other students and William & Mary! This time will be spent exploring eating places in CW and scenes around campus that make you feel like a main character from a movie. Meet in Lodge 1 of the Sadler Center.

    Take Your Education Global!
    Tuesday, August 31
    10am - 12pm
    Sadler Terrace

    Take your academic pursuits international! Join the Global Education Office on the Sadler Terrace to learn about your study abroad options.

      Choral Auditions
      Tuesday, August 31
      10am - 4pm
      Ewell Hall

      Interested in joining one of W&M's choral ensembles? Auditions for W&M Choir, Barksdale Treble Chorus, & The Botetourt Chamber Singers are in Ewell 151. Click the link to sign up for an audition.

        Career Readiness Kickoff: Utilizing the Cohen Career Center (Hybrid)
        Tuesday, August 31
        12pm - 12:30pm
        Cohen Career Center
          Add/Drop period begins
          Tuesday, August 31
          1pm
          Location not specified

          Add/Drop period begins at 1pm.

          Juniors and Seniors may elect to take a course Pass/Fail or Audit

            Career Readiness Kickoff: Prepare for the Career Fairs (Hybrid)
            Tuesday, August 31
            1pm - 1:30pm
            Cohen Career Center
              ROTC Open House
              Tuesday, August 31
              1pm - 2pm
              Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                Career Readiness Kickoff: Resumes and Cover Letters (Hybrid)
                Tuesday, August 31
                2pm - 2:30pm
                Cohen Career Center
                  Career Readiness Kickoff: Leveraging Your Study Abroad Experience (Hybrid)
                  Tuesday, August 31
                  3pm - 3:30pm
                  Cohen Career Center
                    Entrepreneurship Center Open House
                    Tuesday, August 31
                    3pm - 5pm
                    Tribe Square, The Hub

                    Every organization has a home on campus—the Hub at Tribe Square is ours! 

                      Union Central Open Hours
                      Tuesday, August 31
                      6pm - 10pm
                      Sadler Center, Union Central (Ground Floor)

                      Union Central is W&M's game center. You can rent pool equipment, board games, air hockey, foosball, or play games on the PS4, Xbox, and Wii. Show who’s really the best at Mario Kart from your dorm and, remember, it’s all free. Just bring your ID! 

                        Student Organization & Activities Fair  (SOAF 2 of 2)
                        Tuesday, August 31
                        8pm - 10pm
                        Kaplan Arena

                        A great opportunity for you to explore opportunities to get involved. Tuesday night you meet:

                        • Academic & Professional development organizations
                        • Culture & Identity organizations
                        • Performance & Arts organizations
                        • Spirituality, Faith & Religion organizations

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                          Ongoing Events

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                          Sustainability in the Context of W&M
                          Sunday, August 29 - Wednesday, September 1
                          On Your Own
                          Take a few moments to learn about what it means to be "sustainable" at William & Mary. 
                          New Student Orientation
                          Thursday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 31
                          Across Campus
                          Welcome to the Tribe!
                          logo, sustainability, water bottles, water, bottles
                          Sustainability in the Context of W&M August 29 - September 1
                          On Your Own View Full Event
                          New Students & Orientation Staff Gathered in Kaplan Arena (Pre-COVID)
                          New Student Orientation August 26 - August 31
                          Across Campus View Full Event