New Student Orientation
Friday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 29
Across Campus
Welcome to the Tribe!
    Get Your Student Tribe Card
    Friday, August 25
    7am - 8pm
    Campus Center, Trinkle Hall
    The Tribe Card is an essential part of life at W&M.
      Complimentary Refreshments at Welcome Tents
      Friday, August 25
      8am - 11:30am
      Across Campus

      Brought to you by the William & Mary Alumni Association!

      DormMania Fall Sale
      Friday, August 25
      8am - 8pm
      Location not specified
      Student-run program to facilitate the re-use of residence hall items in good condition.
        Mailbox Key Pick-up
        Friday, August 25
        8:30am - 4:30pm
        Sadler Center, James & York Rooms
        Pick up your personal mailbox key.
          Local Area Merchants Fair
          Friday, August 25
          9am - 2pm
          Sadler Center, Lobby
            Lunch
            Friday, August 25
            11am - 1:30pm
            Sadler Center, Center Court
            W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
            Friday, August 25
            11am - 3:30pm
            Kaplan Arena, Lawn
              1693 Scholars Lunch
              Friday, August 25
              12pm - 1:30pm
              Murray House

              Lunch for new 1693 Scholars and their families.

                Your William & Mary Welcome
                Friday, August 25
                4:30pm - 5:30pm
                Kaplan Arena
                This event marks the beginning of your William & Mary experience.
                  Dinner
                  Friday, August 25
                  5pm - 8pm
                  Sadler Center, Center Court
                    William & Mary Field Hockey vs Duke
                    Friday, August 25
                    6pm - 9pm
                    WILLIAMSBURG, Busch Field
                      President's Serenade
                      Friday, August 25
                      9:15pm
                      Wren Yard
                      Your first W&M new student tradition.
                        Breakfast
                        Saturday, August 26
                        6:30am - 8am
                        Sadler Center, Center Court

                        New students will access all meals via the green silicone bracelet provided during their student check-in process.

                          New Student Orientation Kick-Off
                          Saturday, August 26
                          8:30am - 9am
                          Kaplan Arena
                            Lunch
                            Saturday, August 26
                            11am - 12:45pm
                            Commons Dining Hall
                              Cultivating Authentic Excellence
                              Saturday, August 26
                              11:45am - 12:30pm
                              Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms
                                Academic Life: The Liberal Arts & Advising
                                Saturday, August 26
                                1pm - 2pm
                                Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                  Academic Life: Small Group Discussion
                                  Saturday, August 26
                                  2:15pm - 3:15pm
                                  Consult your OAs
                                    3x3x3 Common Book Panel Presentation
                                    Saturday, August 26
                                    3:30pm - 4:30pm
                                    Unity Hall

                                    3 faculty members representing 3 academic disciplines present their 3 different perspectives on this year's Common Book "Hidden Figures"


                                      1693 Scholars Registration, Dinner & Program Discussion
                                      Saturday, August 26
                                      5pm - 7:30pm
                                      Murray House
                                      Join your fellow 1693 Scholars for an informational meeting, dinner, and registration.
                                        Dinner
                                        Saturday, August 26
                                        5pm - 8pm
                                        Commons Dining Hall
                                          St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Dinner & Registration
                                          Saturday, August 26
                                          5:45pm - 6:30pm
                                          Sadler Center, Tidewater B
                                          For only those students already accepted in the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme.
                                            Early Registration & Pre-Major Faculty Advisor Appointment Set-up
                                            Saturday, August 26
                                            6:30pm - 7:30pm
                                            Your Residence Hall
                                            Register for several classes and schedule your first meeting with your pre-major advisor. Scholar groups below should see their OA for registration time and location.
                                              Late Night at the Rec
                                              Saturday, August 26
                                              8pm - 11pm
                                              The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                                              Learn and experience everything that is offered through Campus Rec.  

                                                Audition for the W&M Symphony Orchestra
                                                Sunday, August 27
                                                All day
                                                Ewell Hall

                                                 Auditions will be held August 30 - September 2.  Sign-up online at http://wmso.blogs.wm.edu

                                                  Conduct & Honor Pledge with Wren Building Tour
                                                  Sunday, August 27
                                                  All day
                                                  Wren Courtyard
                                                  Experience the tradition of honor at William & Mary in the building where it all began.
                                                    Breakfast
                                                    Sunday, August 27
                                                    6:30am - 8am
                                                    Sadler Center, Center Court

                                                    New students will access all meals via the green silicone bracelet provided during their student check-in process.

                                                      Update! WMSURE Brunch Not Occurring (See Summary)
                                                      Sunday, August 27
                                                      10am
                                                      Location not specified
                                                      The WMSURE Brunch will not be held.  Interested WMSURE participants should plan to attend the WMSURE OPEN HOUSE tomorrow.
                                                        St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Info Meeting
                                                        Sunday, August 27
                                                        10am - 11am
                                                        Sadler Center, James Room
                                                        Meeting for first-year students already accepted to the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme.
                                                          Lunch
                                                          Sunday, August 27
                                                          11am - 2pm
                                                          Commons Dining Hall
                                                            William & Mary Women's Soccer vs Bucknell
                                                            Sunday, August 27
                                                            2pm - 4pm
                                                            , Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field
                                                              Our W&M Community: One Tribe, Many Stories
                                                              Sunday, August 27
                                                              4pm - 5pm
                                                              Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                                                Dinner
                                                                Sunday, August 27
                                                                5pm - 8pm
                                                                Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                  Community Meeting
                                                                  Sunday, August 27
                                                                  7pm - 8:30pm
                                                                  Your Residence Hall
                                                                    #TribePrideRises
                                                                    Sunday, August 27
                                                                    9pm - 11pm
                                                                    Kaplan Arena, to Zable Stadium
                                                                    This is a very special Tribe Tradition. Activities include updates from W&M Tribe Athletics, cheers by the Orientation Area Directors (OADs) and OAs, and then we take to Carey Field!
                                                                      Cohen Career Center Tours
                                                                      Monday, August 28
                                                                      All day
                                                                      Cohen Career Center, Lobby
                                                                      Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Your OA will share with your community's designated time.
                                                                        Pre-Major Advising Appointments Take Place Today!
                                                                        Monday, August 28
                                                                        All day
                                                                        Faculty Offices
                                                                        If your pre-major faculty advising appointment conflicts with your assigned "Make a Tribe Choice" presentation, please consult your OA.
                                                                          Today's the Day to Think About Languages!
                                                                          Monday, August 28
                                                                          All day
                                                                          Washington Hall, See Below
                                                                          Language consultations and testing occurs today. No appointment necessary. Refer to the list below for times and locations.
                                                                            Breakfast
                                                                            Monday, August 28
                                                                            7am - 8:30am
                                                                            Sadler Center, Center Court


                                                                              Dance Placement Evaluations
                                                                              Monday, August 28
                                                                              8am
                                                                              Adair Hall

                                                                              The Dance Placement Evaluation is for all students, with previous dance training, interested in studying dance sometime during the upcoming school year to obtain permission for intermediate and advanced technique classes.

                                                                                Our W&M Community: Making a Tribe Choice
                                                                                Monday, August 28
                                                                                9am - 10am
                                                                                Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                                                                Learn about campus policy, resources, and risk reduction with upper-class students focusing on alcohol, decision-making, and issues of sexual misconduct.
                                                                                  Lunch
                                                                                  Monday, August 28
                                                                                  11am - 1:30pm
                                                                                  Commons Dining Hall
                                                                                    ROTC Information Session
                                                                                    Monday, August 28
                                                                                    4pm - 5pm
                                                                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake C
                                                                                    All interested students are welcome to attend.
                                                                                      Fraternity/Sorority Meet & Greet
                                                                                      Monday, August 28
                                                                                      4:30pm - 6pm
                                                                                      Sunken Garden
                                                                                      Hang out at our informal gathering for new students. Information on fraternities, sororities, and the recruitment process are available.
                                                                                        WMSURE Open House
                                                                                        Monday, August 28
                                                                                        5pm - 6pm
                                                                                        Blow Memorial Hall, Room 236
                                                                                        For students interested in learning more about the WMSURE program.
                                                                                          Dinner
                                                                                          Monday, August 28
                                                                                          5pm - 8pm
                                                                                          Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                            Multicultural Student Welcome
                                                                                            Monday, August 28
                                                                                            6:30pm - 7:30pm
                                                                                            Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                                                            Meet other new students, Center for Student Diversity staff, and members of 40 different diversity student organizations to learn about resources and opportunities.
                                                                                              Theatre & Dance Open House
                                                                                              Monday, August 28
                                                                                              6:30pm - 7:30pm
                                                                                              Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall
                                                                                              Learn more about the theatre and dance programs from faculty and current students, and tour Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.
                                                                                                William & Mary Men's Soccer vs N.C. State
                                                                                                Monday, August 28
                                                                                                7pm - 9pm
                                                                                                Williamsburg, Va., Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field
                                                                                                  Over the Rainbow: LGBTQ Info & Reception
                                                                                                  Monday, August 28
                                                                                                  7:45pm - 8:45pm
                                                                                                  Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                                                                  If you are LGBTQ identified, non-heterosexual, gender non-conforming, or an LGBTQ ally, come meet other students and supporters to learn about available resources.
                                                                                                    Sadler Sampler
                                                                                                    Monday, August 28
                                                                                                    9pm - 11pm
                                                                                                    Sadler Center

                                                                                                    Experience exciting events through the Sadler Center.

                                                                                                      Bookstore Tours Take Place Today!
                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                      All day
                                                                                                      Spirit Shop & Bookstore
                                                                                                      Refer to your OA to learn when your tour will occur.
                                                                                                        Breakfast
                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                        6:30am - 8am
                                                                                                        Sadler Center, Center Court


                                                                                                          Course Registration
                                                                                                          Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                          7:30am - 8:30am
                                                                                                          Your Residence Hall, using your own laptop
                                                                                                          Your OA will be available to assist you with this process beginning at 7:30 AM. Registration should not take an hour, but the system is available during the entire period.
                                                                                                            SHOW Day (Students Helping Out Williamsburg)
                                                                                                            Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                            9am - 1pm
                                                                                                            Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                                                                            All students registered for SHOW Day must attend. Lunch is included.
                                                                                                              Ensuring Community at William & Mary
                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                              10:15am - 11:15am
                                                                                                              Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                                                              Note updated time from printed schedule!

                                                                                                                Lunch
                                                                                                                Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                                11am - 1:30pm
                                                                                                                Commons Dining Hall
                                                                                                                  W&M S.O.S. (Services. Outreach. Support)
                                                                                                                  Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                                  1:30pm - 3:30pm
                                                                                                                  Sadler Center, Lobby

                                                                                                                  An opportunity to familiarize yourself with various campus offices and departments that provide student services, outreach, and support throughout your Tribe experience.

                                                                                                                  Registration Re-Opens
                                                                                                                  Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                                  3pm - 4pm
                                                                                                                  Residence Halls, Computer Labs, or Your Own Laptop
                                                                                                                  Add/Drop period begins for all undergraduate students.
                                                                                                                    Registration Follow-up
                                                                                                                    Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                                    4pm - 5pm
                                                                                                                    Swem Library, Learning Center
                                                                                                                    A time to consult with Academic Advising if you have not yet achieved a full-time course schedule of at least 12 credits.
                                                                                                                      Dinner
                                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                                      5pm - 8pm
                                                                                                                      Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                                                        Annual Student Organizations and Activities Fair
                                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 29
                                                                                                                        7pm - 9pm
                                                                                                                        Kaplan Arena

                                                                                                                        This annual event will introduce students to many student organizations and involvement opportunities on campus.

                                                                                                                          Classes Begin
                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 30
                                                                                                                          All day
                                                                                                                          Location not specified
                                                                                                                            Opening Convocation
                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 30
                                                                                                                            5:15pm
                                                                                                                            Wren Yard
                                                                                                                            An opportunity for the W&M community to come together to welcome all new students.
                                                                                                                            My First W&M Weekend
                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 31 - Monday, September 4
                                                                                                                            Across Campus

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