Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Events

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Visit the Alumni House to pick up your nametag, which serves as your ticket to many events. You can also add or modify events in your registration, pick up your class button, browse W&M gifts and gear, make a reunion gift and more. 

Join members of the OWJ Board for their annual meeting to learn more about OWJ’s plans for the coming year. 

W&M  Biology Homecoming Seminar 

Celebrate the Year of the Arts and the opening of the first phases of the new Arts Quarter, an 180,000-square-foot facility that comprises a renovated Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and a new Music Building.

Shawna Alston will give a presentation about her writing project funded by the Concord Scholarship for Creative Writers.  This summer, Shawna traveled from VA to TN to speak to family members about their African-American experiences in the South. 

The Order of the White Jacket fosters and strengthens the bonds between alumni who served in food service.  Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails starting at 6 p.m.

Class of 2024 only. Cheers to your Senior Year brings the Homecoming experience to our senior class before anyone else. Gather under the big tent and dance to music from a DJ. Quench your thirst and appetite with free food, wine and beer.

Visit the Alumni House to pick up your nametag, which serves as your ticket to many events. You can also add or modify events in your registration, pick up your class button, browse W&M gifts and gear, make a reunion gift and more. 

Join your fellow Olde Guarde members — alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more — and their guests for a morning of food and fellowship. The morning will start with a bloody mary and mimosa reception, followed by lunch and a guest speaker.

Emily Matson '12 (PhD UVA ‘20) talks about the politics of history writing on the War of Resistance against Japan (China's World War II). This talk examines a recent change in the official timeline of the war, moving the start from 1937 to 1931.

Join Art Therapist, Sarah Balascio, to contribute to a collaborative mural in the back gardens of the McLeod Tyler Wellness Center.

Title: Navigating the Future of AI-Augmented Research and Education

Speaker: Douglas C. Schmidt
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor and Associate Chair of Computer Science, Vanderbilt University

Location: McGlothlin Street-Hall Room 020

Reception to follow

Using Machine Learning for Defect Characterization

Come out to Hearth on Friday afternoon of Homecoming Weekend. Talk with Lemon Project team members about their reparative work.

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for an opportunity to build and tap into your W&M network. Learn about W&M One Network and meet fellow members of the W&M community for professional networking.

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Week with an inspiring panel discussion featuring three talented entrepreneurial women on Oct. 20th at 3PM.

Join a panel of Tribe Chem Alum to hear about where their Chemistry degrees have taken them.

In ISC 1221 from 3-4pm with refreshments afterwards in the ISC Atrium.

Join us!

In a loose and casual "talk show" format, English Professors discuss books that have been meaningful, eye-opening, or just plain fun to them recently. Enjoy a stimulating conversation and get a lead on your next bookstore splurge! 

Calling all transfer students, alumni and friends! Stop by the Terrace for swag and treats to kick-off the Homecoming weekend!

Kimberley Cossey ’04, PhD Candidate, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Old Dominion University

Untold Narratives: International Education through the lens of Finnish-Russian History 

GSWS Homecoming Lecture by Prof. Leisa Meyer (GSWS, HIST, AMST)

Are You Raising an Athlete?

Are You Raising a Athlete Scientist?

Are You Raising an Scientist Artist?

Are You Raising a Artist Scholar?

Find the perfect spot along Richmond Road to cheer for Grand Marshal Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19, student organizations, alumni groups and special guests in the parade!

Get ready to party and connect at the ooPoll Homecoming Happy Hour & Networking Event on October 20th!

In the courtyard of the Wren Building, we honor alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university who passed in the last year. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be moved to Commonwealth Auditorium. 

The William & Mary Latinx (Latino/Latina) Alumni Advisory Board invites Hispanic, Latino and Latina alums, students, and friends to join us for our Homecoming 2023 reception in the Alumni House!

A new musical.  A Virginia ghost shares her tempestuous life story of 18th-century privilege and loss.

Gather with friends on the Sunken Garden to sample the best of Virginia beer, wine and spirits. Enjoy music and refreshments as you meet and mingle with representatives from breweries, wineries and distilleries to learn about each sample.

Gather with Linguistics faculty and alums!

Join the Association of 1775 and W&M VET as they host a hearty breakfast for the whole family to honor W&M military and veterans. 

Join us at the Daily Grind, 9-11am, on Saturday, October 21!

The William & Mary Asian-Pacific Islander-Middle Eastern (APIM) Alumni Advisory Board invites APIM alums, students, and friends to join us for our Homecoming 2023 brunch!

Join us at Swem Library for the Mary Mitchell ’85 Homecoming Author Breakfast featuring Lauren Shippen ’13, author of “The Bright Sessions” series and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards winner, for a conversation about her latest book and newest venture.

Current and past W&M First-Gen/Low-Income (FGLI) students are invited to gather for a coffee and pastries ahead of Saturday's Homecoming festivities!

We cannot wait to see our alums at this year's Homecoming party: join us at the Daily Grind, 9-11am, on Saturday, October 21!

Integrated Science Center HOMECOMING Open House

Come visit old friends & make new ones during this Homecoming weekend event, in the epicenter of Tribe Science - the ISC!

Visit the Alumni House to pick up your nametag, which serves as your ticket to many events. You can also add or modify events in your registration, pick up your class button, browse W&M gifts and gear, make a reunion gift and more. 

Please come back home and let us know how you are doing.  Stop by to mingle with fellow CS alums and current faculty.

Join President Katherine A. Rowe for a conversation with acclaimed actor Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19.

The Departments and Programs of Chancellors Hall welcome Government, Economics, International Relations, and Pubic Policy alumni to our annual Homecoming Brunch! 

Please join us for our annual Classical Studies Homecoming, Saturday, October 21, 2023, 10:00am-noon, in Boswell Hall room 340. RSVP to Ms. Holmes (jrholm@wm.edu) to make sure there is enough food and drink. Looking very much forward to seeing you!

Stop by your favorite department on campus to visit with faculty, students, colleagues and fellow alumni.

The Department of Art & Art History hosts its annual Homecoming Open House for alumni and the community in the Andrews Hall Foyer. 

ENSP Homecoming Gathering

Join members of the W&M Geology community to celebrate Homecoming 2023! All alums, students, families, friends, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Homecoming Brunch for Alumni!

Alumni and friends are invited to an Open House in front of Adair Hall. Meet faculty and reminisce under the tent. Light refreshments will be available.

Please join us for light refreshments in the Sociology Department to celebrate our alums. Come re-live your favorite Boswell (formerly known as Morton) memories. Families welcome!

Join Student Assembly for a Homecoming Brunch on Saturday, 10/21 from 10am-Noon!

Join Physics Superheros for a day of hand-on activities for all ages, demo shows, lab visits, giant ooblek pool, hovercraft, face painting and most delicious liquid nitrogen ice cream. Everyone is welcome, everything is free and fun for all ages!

Join alumni of our Baptist Collegiate Ministry (formerly Baptist Student Union) as we report about the current BCM and how our alumni association works to keep the ministry financially supported.

Please join our ten Panhellenic sororities for the Panhellenic Toast on Saturday, October 21st at 11am. 

Homecoming 2023

Russian and Post-Soviet Studies Reception

Join the Global Research Institute for its annual Homecoming BBQ, where you'll have the chance to connect with alumni, current students, professors, and more. Come visit 427 Scotland Street between 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 21. 

We'll be celebrating homecoming and the 90th anniversary of Gamma Phi Beta at William & Mary! Join us for food, coffee, and the opportunity to reflect on the past Gamma Phi Beta.

Reconnect with the alumni of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (formerly Baptist Student Union) over a delicious lunch of Pierce's BBQ or Cheese Shop. Online registration is required, although registration at the door is possible while food lasts.

Learn the amazing science behind this year's Novel Prize in Physics

Grab your friends and classmates and come listen to the The Dimeslots and Deeme Katson, an alumni band founded by members of the Class of ’83. 

Before watching the Tribe take on Towson, join alumni, friends, parents, students and the W&M community for a tailgate on the Sunken Garden. Enjoy food trucks and cash bar.

Join the Raymond A. Mason School of Business as we welcome our beloved alumni back to campus this fall to celebrate Homecoming! Rediscover campus, reconnect with fellow classmates and celebrate your Tribe pride.

Enjoy a Potluck Style Lunch and game conversation! Bring an appetizer to share. Soft drinks will be provided. 

Meet up with your fellow classmates on the Sunken Garden and make a memory by taking a class photo.

Join the W&M Washington Center and W&M Libraries for our first ever joint tailgate! All are welcome! Enjoy complimentary snacks, such as burrito bowls and nachos, with some margaritas. We’ll have lots of fun activities too!

Reconnect during a pregame tailgate with the Hulon Willis Association, the network for alumni identifying as Black or of African descent. We will gather outside Kaplan Arena for great food, good music and an all-around great time!

 All are welcome! There will complimentary drinks and snacks. 

Alumni Lawn Tents 15 & 16

Bring your family and friends!

Home is where the HARK is! Residence Life and Student Transition Engagement Programs welcome our Student Staff Alumni, Family, and Friends back to campus with a Campus Living Homecoming Gathering!

Join Campus Recreation Staff past and present in celebrating Homecoming! Come and enjoy food, drinks, company, and Campus Rec swag. Hope to see you there!

Join the Institute for Integrative Conservation for a homecoming celebration and open house. 

Welcome back to all Religious Studies alumni! Current students and alumni are invited to a reception on homecoming weekend in the Wren. Join some of our faculty for light refreshments and good conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

All alumni who worked or volunteered with our office are invited to join us for a pre-game celebration in the Admission Office. There with be light hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and other former Admission student workers and current staff to reconnect with!

Stop by the Wren to ring the bell and reminisce.

Join us on Saturday, Oct 21 for the annual German Studies Fall BBQ! 

Watch our W&M Tribe face off against Towson at Zable Stadium.

The Dimeslots (’83) and Deeme Katson (’81) at The Virginia Beer Company

Saturday, October 21, 2023
5-8 p.m.
The Virginia Beer Company
401 2nd St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Join us for music, beer, food. No admission fee. 

The William & Mary Crim Dell LGBTQ+ Alumni Advisory Board invites LGBTQ+ alums, students, and friends to join us for our Homecoming 2023 reception in the Alumni House!

Please join Theatre & Dance for our Homecoming open house, during which guests will be able to tour our home, connect with one another, and witness the dedication of our Box Office. 

The Black Student Organization proudly presents, STOMPFEST! Witness William and Mary's D9 organizations showcase their impeccable steps, support local small businesses, and enjoy performances from other talented black organizations on campus! 

The William & Mary Sailing Team celebrates their 20 Year Anniversary! Come join fellow Tribe Sailing Alumni as we celebrate this exciting milestone at the Brickhouse Tavern.

Let’s celebrate the 60th reunion of the Class of 1963 with friends, dinner, an open bar and lively music! We will also take our class photo. This event is a significant and happy milestone in our lives! Please don’t miss it!

Regular Price: $40

Let’s celebrate the 55th reunion of the Class of 1968 with friends, dinner, beer and wine, and Motown. We will also take our class photo. This event is a significant and happy milestone in our lives! Please don’t miss it!

Return to the Sunken Garden Saturday evening to mingle with classmates and celebrate your reunion in your own class tent, which will be overflowing with food (heavy hors d'oeuvres, plus wine and beer), friends and fun!

Following the football game, celebrate with the Classes of 2014-2023 and have some fun in the Young Guarde tent! Tickets include food, a beer and wine open bar and a $10 discount to the Saturday Night Bash.

A new musical.  A Virginia ghost shares her tempestuous life story of 18th-century privilege and loss.

Grab a classmate and join the party in the big tent for dancing and late-night snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. A beer and wine cash bar will available until 10:45 p.m. Don’t miss the special performance by alumni band N’est Pas with Chip Esten ’87, P ’22.

Join alumni and families in concluding Homecoming weekend with a Christian worship service hosted by alumni of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry in the beautiful Wren Chapel.

Join William and Mary Hillel for bagels and schmoozing!

Join us at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham (520 Richmond Rd) for Catholic Mass at 11:00 AM, immediately followed by a reception and one final chance to connect with fellow Catholic alumni before heading home!

Join us as we celebrate the inaugural concert on William & Mary's new pipe organ with a performance by Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry, Master Instructor of Organ at Howard University. A reception will immediately follow the performance.

A new musical.  A Virginia ghost shares her tempestuous life story of 18th-century privilege and loss.