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
Career Readiness Kickoff: Utilizing the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement
Tuesday, August 29
12pm - 12:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room

Start your semester off with the Career Readiness Kickoff, a series of career readiness crash courses held the day before classes start. In this workshop, students will learn how to utilize the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement. 

    Career Readiness Kickoff: Resume & Cover Letter
    Tuesday, August 29
    1pm - 1:30pm
    Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room

    Start your semester off right with the Career Readiness Kickoff, a series of career readiness crash courses held the day before classes start.

      A Home Without Hazing - PROSPECTIVE MEMBER TRAINING
      Tuesday, August 29
      1pm - 2pm
      Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

      Hazing prevention training for Prospective Members

        Career Readiness Kickoff: Prepare for the Fairs
        Tuesday, August 29
        2pm - 2:30pm
        Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room

        Start your semester off right with the Career Readiness Kickoff, a series of career readiness crash courses held the day before classes start. 

          Career Readiness Kickoff: Applied Learning: Internships and More
          Tuesday, August 29
          3pm - 3:30pm
          Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room

          Start your semester off right with the Career Readiness Kickoff, a series of career readiness crash courses held the day before classes start.

            Career Readiness Kickoff: You Studied Abroad, Now What?
            Tuesday, August 29
            4pm - 4:30pm
            Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room

            Start your semester off right with the Career Readiness Kickoff, a series of career readiness crash courses held the day before classes start.

              Theatre & Dance Open House
              Tuesday, August 29
              4pm - 6pm
              Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall

              Join us to meet faculty and staff, new students, and catch up with familiar faces! We welcome any questions about our upcoming season, changes to the format of classes, and how you can get involved!

                Student Organizations & Activities Fair
                Tuesday, August 29
                6:30pm - 9:30pm
                Sadler Center

                Tuesday night you can meet representatives from Civic Engagement and Community Service organizations, Common Interest organizations, Media and Publications organizations, and some of the Club Sports organizations.

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                  W&M Choral Ensemble Auditions
                  Sunday, August 27 - Tuesday, August 29
                  11am - 4pm
                  Music Arts Center, Choral Room

                  Come be a part of a W&M Choral Ensemble! Auditions for the W&M Choir, Barksdale Treble Chorus, Ebony Expressions, & Botetourt Chamber Singers will be held Sun, Aug 27- Tues. Aug 29 on the new Music Building. 

                  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.

                  Textbook Pickup
                  Friday, August 18 - Friday, September 22
                  10am - 4pm
                  Campus Center, Campus Center 159

                  Pickup your textbooks from the Official William & Mary Spirit Shop and Bookstore at Campus Center 159

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                  W&M Choral Ensemble Auditions August 27 - August 29
                  11am - 4pm Music Arts Center, Choral Room View Full Event
                  students, faculty, indoors, inside, people, arts, music, choir, sings, singing
                  W&M Choral Ensemble Auditions August 26 - August 29
                  Music Arts Center, (Alternate Location: Ewell Hall) View Full Event
                  Textbooks in front of a William & Mary Spirit Shop and Bookstore sign indicating Textbooks are available for pickup at Campus Center 159.
                  Textbook Pickup August 18 - September 22
                  10am - 4pm Campus Center, Campus Center 159 View Full Event