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
a plate of breakfast foods next to a glass of orange juice and a cup of steaming coffee
First-Generation/Limited-Income (FGLI) College Student Breakfast January 23
8am - 9:15am Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 1 of 3) January 23
9:15am - 10:15am Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, spring
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 1 of 2) January 23
9:15am - 10:15am Sadler Center, 268P View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Fraternity & Sorority Life January 23
9:15am - 10:15am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 2 of 3) January 23
10:20am - 11:20am Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
trolleys, outside, outdoors, people, cypher, students, people, cheers, spirit, cheering, balloons, homecoming, parades, fall, autumn
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Getting Involved in Student Life @ W&M January 23
10:20am - 11:20am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
students, faculty, outdoors, outside, people, paths, walks, walking, camino, camino de santiago
International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table January 23
11am - 4pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 3 of 3) January 23
1:15pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, spring
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 2 of 2) January 23
1:15pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, 268P View Full Event
students, indoors, inside, tribe, kaplan arena, kaplan, arenas, gold, rush, gold rush, basketball, fans, cheering, spirit
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - W&M Athletics January 23
1:15pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, York Room View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, tribe, spirit, griffins
Community Connection: Sampling the Sadler Center January 23
7:30pm - 9:30pm Sadler Center, The Entire Building View Full Event
First-Generation/Limited-Income (FGLI) College Student Breakfast
Monday, January 23
8am - 9:15am
Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC

New and current first-generation and/or limited-income (FGLI) W&M students are invited to this semester kick-off breakfast! Grab and go or stay for a while ... that's up to you! 

Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 1 of 3)
Monday, January 23
9:15am - 10:15am
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

Are you interested in joining a fraternity, sorority, club sport, professional greek-letter organization AND/OR any other organization on this list? If so, you are required to participate in hazing prevention training before joining. 
    Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 1 of 2)
    Monday, January 23
    9:15am - 10:15am
    Sadler Center, 268P

    Welcome to the Tribe! We are Here for You! Stop by the CSD for casual conversation with students from diverse organizations, cultures, faiths and meet the dynamic CSD team. 

      Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Fraternity & Sorority Life
      Monday, January 23
      9:15am - 10:15am
      Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

      Here at William & Mary the tradition of fraternity remains strong and our Fraternity & Sorority Community plays a vital role on campus and in the community. Come learn about our chapters and engagement opportunities!
        Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 2 of 3)
        Monday, January 23
        10:20am - 11:20am
        Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

        Are you interested in joining a fraternity, sorority, club sport, professional greek-letter organization AND/OR any other organization on this list? If so, you are required to participate in hazing prevention training before joining. 
          Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Getting Involved in Student Life @ W&M
          Monday, January 23
          10:20am - 11:20am
          Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

          Involved students from Student Assembly (your W&M student government) will share insights about student life and getting involved on campus and in student organizations.

            International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table
            Monday, January 23
            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.

              Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 3 of 3)
              Monday, January 23
              1:15pm - 2:15pm
              Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

              Are you interested in joining a fraternity, sorority, club sport, professional greek-letter organization AND/OR any other organization on this list? If so, you are required to participate in hazing prevention training before joining. 
                Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 2 of 2)
                Monday, January 23
                1:15pm - 2:15pm
                Sadler Center, 268P

                Welcome to the Tribe! We are Here for You! Stop by the CSD for casual conversation with students from diverse organizations, cultures, faiths and meet the dynamic CSD team. 

                  Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - W&M Athletics
                  Monday, January 23
                  1:15pm - 2:15pm
                  Sadler Center, York Room

                  Athletics is an integral part of the educational experience at William & Mary. Join us to learn how you can hone your Tribe Pride while cheering while classmates on to victory!
                    Community Connection: Sampling the Sadler Center
                    Monday, January 23
                    7:30pm - 9:30pm
                    Sadler Center, The Entire Building
                    Get to know the Sadler Center and the fun that can be had here on campus! Us this time to get to know other students -- or spend it focusing on your own well-being.
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