My First W&M Weekend

First day of classes. NDS registration begins

Membership in the William & Mary Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to all members of the William & Mary community. All new and returning members are required to audition.

Welcome to William & Mary - and your first weekend on-campus! 

W&M Varsity Esports is recruiting players for the 2021-2022 season! We have 12 brand new high spec gaming computers, custom varsity jerseys, and coaches for a variety of games. Please fill out the form if you are interested!

Come to this in-person event to meet campus employers, explore opportunities, and learn how to apply! Hourly and Federal Work-Study positions available. Open to all current undergraduate and graduate students.

Take a break during your second day of classes to meet the Dean of Arts & Sciences and her team.

Toss the frisbee and hang out with current members of the Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club Teams. No experience needed!

Emma Ashford, a current senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, is coming with the Concerned Veterans for America to discuss Iraq and Afghanistan military strategies. Come join this discussion and Q&A on a timely, important topic!

Come dance and social with the Swing Club at their first beginner lesson this semester!

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will visit William & Mary to perform a free concert at The Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka

Join STEP for a late night treat and to re-connect with your classmates before next week's convocation!

In an attempt to build relationships centered around Christ, Catholic Campus Ministry would like to invite new and returning students for free ice cream following the 9-10pm Holy Hour.

Start your first weekend at William & Mary by visiting the Muscarelle Museum of Art!

Are you interested in research? Join us Friday, Sept. 3^rd, in the ISC to experience Tribe Chemistry Research Labs!

Join Residence Hall Association for our first event of the year on Jamestown Field on Friday, September 3rd, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Join us for our first interest meeting of the year! Come learn about the events and activities we do during the fall semester, meet other members and the exec board, and sign up for our first event of the year, the Harvest Moon Festival!

Come out for praise and worship in the first large group of the semester! Join us to meet incoming and returning members as well as an activity for further bonding. Hope to see you there!

Come meet current Meridian staff and learn more about our events!

Anyone interested in investigating the student Catholic community on campus is welcome to join for pie!

7th Grade’s annual Fall “Best Of” show is a one-hour live comedy performance featuring original and self-produced sketches. 

Students will meet at 345 Duke of Gloucester Street for a ghost tour of campus and Colonial Williamsburg.

Join the Bike Alliance on a ride through Williamsburg!  We're inviting newcomers to campus to take a ride with us and enjoy a meal outside, courtesy of STEP.  

Get to know your new local community, connect with other students, learn how to get the most out of being a Williamsburg resident, and receive W&M swag. This civic scavenger hunt is all within easy walking distance to campus.

WM Club Rowing will be hosting a boathouse tour! Come check out our boats and equipment, meet some new people, and spend a fun morning outdoors at the Chickahominy River. 

This Saturday CSO is partnering with Secret Garden Cafe to host a profit share from 11 AM - 6 PM! While you're there, make sure to ask for a receipt and leave it in CSO's box to help support our organization! See you all there!

Canterbury will be hosting an opening fellowship event as a bring your own lunch event on the sunken gardens! Bring a lunch and come hang out!

Join in the Muscarelle Museum Chalk Art Competition during My First W&M Weekend. Grab a group of friends and get ready to have some artistic fun! Compete for fun AND $5900 in Cash Prizes! Registration requested, not required. 

Student Assembly, Student Leadership Development, and STEP are sponsoring participation in the Muscarelle Museum of Art 1st Annual National Driveway Chalk Art Competition. 

You are invited to the annual Catholic Campus Ministry scavenger hunt! It will be a day of fun puzzles to figure out as you head around campus to solve the clues.

Zodiacs Dance Crew is holding an interest meeting/dance workshop. All students are welcome regardless of dance experience!

Alpha Psi Omega's annual 24 Hour Play Festival benefitting Clowns Without Borders returns! All who apply to write and direct will participate, and all who audition will be cast! Apply by filling out the interest form by noon 9/4, if possible.

Tribal Fever plans on sponsoring an away game to the football season opener game at UVA on September 4th. Transportation and tickets will be provided to attendees, with priority for Tribal Fever members.

Come join us Saturday Night for a late night of fun shooting darts at your friends throughout Jones Hall! No membership dues or equipment required, we can provide Nerf blasters and darts (feel free to bring your own though!)

Students will meet at 345 Duke of Gloucester Street for a ghost tour of campus and Colonial Williamsburg.

Join us for a free ballroom dance lesson! Bring your friends for some fun times and good music! No experience, special shoes, or other equipment necessary :)

Join the UKirk Student Council for lunch and chit chat at 12pm Sunday, September 5th!

We're welcoming returning and prospective members to the new semester! Every participant will pick a role out of a hat and work their scene for an hour before performing it for the rest of the group. Come have some Shakespearean fun in the sun!

Welcome to William & Mary! Wesley's first event of the semester will be S'mores with S'methodists, an evening filled with toasting marshmallows, grilling, and telling some spooky stories. We hope to see you there!

Join us on Sunday, September 5th from 5-7pm for a back to school BBQ and lots of fun! Come meet our staff, student leaders, and fellow tribe members for an evening of tie dye, games, challah braiding, and more!

You are invited to a night of food, fun, and new friends! Our annual Catholic Campus Ministry Block Party will be in the parking lot outside the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and food will be catered

Alpha Psi Omega's annual 24 Hour Play Festival benefitting Clowns Without Borders returns! Come out to watch original 10-minute works written, directed, and performed by students! Tickets are free, with a suggested donation of $3.

Offices closed. Classes in session.

Join STEP in our celebration of the new school year with snow cones provided by Sno-To-Go!

Join W&M's taekwondo club Sept. 6th 6-7:30pm for our first practice of the semester!

Share your William & Mary experience with prospective students and their families through our campus tours! Being a Tour Guide is among the most impactful ways you can shape the future legacy of W&M.  

Students van certification training information and dates.

Come join us regardless of faith background for a peaceful service of said evening prayer in the historic Wren Chapel! The service will be about 30 minutes.

Learn more about the Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, W&M's only co-ed professional business fraternity, and meet our executive team!

Come walk with the Society of Women in Computing to Kilwins and grab an ice cream cone or fun treat! Get to know our exec board and what our club is all about!

Due to inclement weather, Opening Convocation will now take place on Friday, September 10. We look forward to this opportunity for the W&M community to come together to welcome all new students! Update: Masks will now be required for this event.