Local Area Merchants Fair
Thursday, August 23
1pm - 5pm
Sadler Center, Lobby

A variety of on-campus and Williamsburg merchants offer everything from banking and computers, to clothing and groceries.

    Get Your Student Tribe Card
    Friday, August 24
    8am - 1pm
    Campus Center, Trinkle Hall
    The Tribe Card is an essential part of life at W&M.
      Mailbox Key Pick-up
      Friday, August 24
      8:30am - 4:30pm
      Sadler Center, James & York Rooms
      Pick up your personal mailbox key.
        Local Area Merchants Fair
        Friday, August 24
        9am - 2pm
        Sadler Center, Lobby
          Lunch
          Friday, August 24
          11am - 1pm
          See List Below

          Lunch is available to incoming students and families by wearing and displaying their meal wristbands.  Please us this time to say "see you later" to your student.  At 2 PM, students and families will separate for the remainder of Orientation programming.

          W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
          Friday, August 24
          11am - 2pm
          Kaplan Arena, Ukrop Way Lawn
          1693 Scholars Lunch
          Friday, August 24
          12pm - 1:30pm
          Murray House

          Lunch for new 1693 Scholars and their families.

            Dorm Mania Summer Sale    
            Friday, August 24
            12pm - 8pm
            Location not specified

            Head to DormMania's annual sale on Yates Field to pick up all sorts of dorm essentials and non-essentials!

            Your William & Mary Welcome
            Friday, August 24
            4:30pm - 5:30pm
            Kaplan Arena
            This event marks the beginning of your William & Mary experience.
              Dinner
              Friday, August 24
              5:30pm - 8pm
              Sadler Center, Center Court
                President's Serenade
                Friday, August 24
                9:15pm - 9:45pm
                Wren Yard
                Your first W&M new student tradition.
                  Audition for a Choral Ensemble: W&M Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers, Women's Chorus!
                  Saturday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 28
                  Ewell Hall, Starting 8/25 Sign-up Outside Room 151

                  Auditions to join the W&M Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers and/or Women's Chorus will be held August 26 - 28. Students should sign-up for a time slot outside of Room 151, Ewell Hall.

                    Breakfast
                    Saturday, August 25
                    6:30am - 8am
                    Commons Dining Hall


                      Local Area Merchants Fair
                      Saturday, August 25
                      8am - 12pm
                      Sadler Center, Lobby

                      A variety of on-campus and Williamsburg merchants offer everything from banking and computers, to clothing and groceries.

                        Dorm Mania Summer Sale    
                        Saturday, August 25
                        8am - 8pm
                        Location not specified

                        Head to DormMania's annual sale on Yates Field to pick up all sorts of dorm essentials and non-essentials!

                        New Student Orientation Kick-Off
                        Saturday, August 25
                        8:30am - 9am
                        Kaplan Arena
                          New Student Worship
                          Saturday, August 25
                          10:30am - 11:15am
                          Wren Chapel

                          Join BCM & Local Community Churches for worship and more!


                            Lunch
                            Saturday, August 25
                            11am - 1pm
                            Sadler Center, Center Court
                              Academic Life: The Liberal Arts & Advising
                              Saturday, August 25
                              12:30pm - 1:30pm
                              Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                Academic Life: Group Break-out
                                Saturday, August 25
                                1:30pm - 2:15pm
                                Consult your OAs
                                  Cultivating Authentic Excellence
                                  Saturday, August 25
                                  2:30pm - 3:30pm
                                  Kaplan Arena
                                    3 x 3 x 3 Common Book Panel
                                    Saturday, August 25
                                    3:45pm - 4:45pm
                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms

                                    3 faculty members representing 3 different academic disciplines present their 3 different perspectives on this year's Common Book "Hidden Figures".  See the liberal arts experience in action!


                                      1693 Scholars Registration, Dinner & Program Discussion
                                      Saturday, August 25
                                      5pm - 7:30pm
                                      Murray House
                                      Join your fellow 1693 Scholars for course registration, dinner and program discussion.
                                        Dinner
                                        Saturday, August 25
                                        5pm - 7:30pm
                                        Commons Dining Hall
                                          St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Dinner & Registration
                                          Saturday, August 25
                                          5:15pm - 7pm
                                          Sadler Center, Tidewater B
                                          For only those Class of 2022 students already accepted in the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme.
                                            Early Registration & Pre-Major Faculty Advisor Appointment Set-up
                                            Saturday, August 25
                                            6:30pm - 7pm
                                            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 25
                                              8pm - 11pm
                                              The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                                              Learn and experience everything that is offered through Campus Rec.  

                                                Conduct & Honor Pledge with Wren Building Tour
                                                Sunday, August 26
                                                All day
                                                Wren Courtyard
                                                Experience the tradition of honor at William & Mary in the building where it all began.
                                                  Pre-Professional Program Info Meetings (Offered Multiple Times)
                                                  Sunday, August 26
                                                  All day
                                                  See Locations Below
                                                  Students with interests in the fields/concentrations listed below should embrace the opportunity to ask questions of affiliated faculty and collect information. Each session offered at least twice.
                                                    William & Mary Symphony Orchestra Auditions!
                                                    Sunday, August 26 - Saturday, September 1
                                                    Ewell Hall

                                                    Auditions will be held Wednesday, August 29 - Saturday, September 1.  Sign-up at http://wmso.wm.edu/audition-information/


                                                      Breakfast
                                                      Sunday, August 26
                                                      6:30am - 9am
                                                      Commons Dining Hall


                                                        Dorm Mania Summer Sale    
                                                        Sunday, August 26
                                                        8am - 2pm
                                                        Location not specified

                                                        Head to DormMania's annual sale on Yates Field to pick up all sorts of dorm essentials and non-essentials!

                                                        St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Info Meeting
                                                        Sunday, August 26
                                                        10am - 11am
                                                        Sadler Center, James Room
                                                        Meeting for first-year students already accepted into the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme.  Breakfast will be provided.
                                                        Military/Veteran Resource Brunch
                                                        Sunday, August 26
                                                        10:30am - 12:30pm
                                                        Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                                                        For any student who identifies as military/veteran! Join current similarly-identifying students and a variety of campus administrators who can be a resource to you during your time as a member of the Tribe!
                                                        Lunch
                                                        Sunday, August 26
                                                        12pm - 1pm
                                                        Commons Dining Hall
                                                        Our W&M Community: One Tribe, Many Stories
                                                        Sunday, August 26
                                                        1pm - 2pm
                                                        Kaplan Arena

                                                        Explore the rewards, obligations, and tensions associated with the diverse talents, interests, and identities in our community.

                                                          Meet the Greens!
                                                          Sunday, August 26
                                                          3:30pm - 5:30pm
                                                          Sadler Center, The Terrace

                                                          Come on out to meet some of the groups involved in sustainability on and off campus!

                                                          Career Center and You: Jumpstart Your First Year on Campus
                                                          Sunday, August 26
                                                          3:45pm - 4:45pm
                                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                          Learn how we can help you figure out and pursue your dream career no matter you academic major.

                                                            Dinner
                                                            Sunday, August 26
                                                            5pm - 6pm
                                                            Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                              Community Meeting #2
                                                              Sunday, August 26
                                                              7pm - 8:30pm
                                                              Your Residence Hall

                                                              Second required meeting in a series of three. Look for meeting location on your community's informational bulletin board.

                                                                Cheers to Your First Year!
                                                                Sunday, August 26
                                                                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 all take to Carey Field at Zable Stadium.
                                                                  Cohen Career Center Tours
                                                                  Monday, August 27
                                                                  All day
                                                                  Cohen Career Center, Lobby
                                                                  Having learned what career development resources are available to you yesterday, today's your chance to explore the Cohen Career Center in person! Each tour lasts 30 minutes. Refer to your OA for your community's slated time and meeting location.
                                                                    Consider How You'll Fulfill Your Language Requirement!
                                                                    Monday, August 27
                                                                    All day
                                                                    Washington Hall, See Below
                                                                    If you plan to pursue language coursework, or have not yet fulfilled your Language Proficiency Requirement, note that language consultations and placement testing occurs today. No appointment is necessary! Refer to the list below for times and locations.
                                                                      Pre-Major Advising Appointments Take Place Today!
                                                                      Monday, August 27
                                                                      All day
                                                                      Faculty Offices
                                                                      Your faculty advising appointment is today's priority!  If your meeting time conflicts with any of today's large-group presentations, let your OA know ASAP.  They will help make arrangements for you to attend an alternate session time.
                                                                        Breakfast
                                                                        Monday, August 27
                                                                        8am - 9am
                                                                        Sadler Center, Center Court


                                                                          Dance Placement Evaluation (1 of 2)
                                                                          Monday, August 27
                                                                          8am - 9:30am
                                                                          Adair Hall, Dance Studio
                                                                          Interested in pursuing dance coursework at W&M and have previous dance training? Attend one of these two dance placement evaluations! Results determine the appropriate courses for students.
                                                                            Our W&M Community: Making a Tribe Choice
                                                                            Monday, August 27
                                                                            11:15am - 12:15pm
                                                                            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 27
                                                                              12pm - 1pm
                                                                              Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                              Dance Placement Evaluation (2 of 2)
                                                                              Monday, August 27
                                                                              1pm - 2:30pm
                                                                              Adair Hall, Dance Studio
                                                                              Interested in pursuing dance coursework at W&M and have previous dance training? Attend one of these two dance placement evaluations! Results determine the appropriate courses for students.
                                                                                ROTC Information Session
                                                                                Monday, August 27
                                                                                4pm - 5pm
                                                                                Sadler Center, Chesapeake C
                                                                                All interested students are welcome to attend.
                                                                                  Fraternity/Sorority Meet & Greet
                                                                                  Monday, August 27
                                                                                  4:30pm - 6pm
                                                                                  Sunken Garden
                                                                                  Hang out at our informal gathering for new students. Information on fraternities, sororities, and the recruitment process are available.
                                                                                    W&M Scholars Open House
                                                                                    Monday, August 27
                                                                                    4:30pm - 6:30pm
                                                                                    Blow Memorial Hall, Room 236

                                                                                    An open house welcoming students who received the W&M Scholars Award (WMSURE) through the Admission process.

                                                                                      Dinner
                                                                                      Monday, August 27
                                                                                      5pm - 8pm
                                                                                      Commons Dining Hall
                                                                                        Theatre, Speech, and Dance Open House
                                                                                        Monday, August 27
                                                                                        5:30pm
                                                                                        Location not specified

                                                                                        Come meet the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Theatre, Speech, & Dance.

                                                                                          Center for Student Diversity (CSD) Showcase & Organization Fair
                                                                                          Monday, August 27
                                                                                          6:30pm - 8:30pm
                                                                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium to Tidewater Rooms
                                                                                          Meet other new students, CSD staff, and over 40 different diversity student organizations to learn about resources and opportunities.  The night kicks off in Commonwealth with our annual Showcase, followed by the Organization Fair in the Tidewater Rooms.
                                                                                            SAdler sAMPler
                                                                                            Monday, August 27
                                                                                            9pm - 11pm
                                                                                            Sadler Center, The Entire Building
                                                                                            Come experience what Student Assembly (SA), Alma Mater Productions (AMP), and First Year Experience (FYE) have to offer! 
                                                                                            Ask Your OA about Your Swem Library Tour!
                                                                                            Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                            All day
                                                                                            Swem Library

                                                                                            Swem Library is more than meets the eye! Today's tour with your trained OA Tour Guide will introduce you to the multitude of services found within this campus hub.

                                                                                              Bookstore Tours Take Place Today!
                                                                                              Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                              All day
                                                                                              Spirit Shop & Bookstore
                                                                                              Tours of the Bookstore will take place today.  Refer to your OA for your group's schedule time and meeting place.  This is your opportunity to peruse W&M gear and review/purchase from the textbook collection.
                                                                                                Breakfast
                                                                                                Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                7am - 10am
                                                                                                Sadler Center, Center Court


                                                                                                  Course Registration
                                                                                                  Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                  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 28
                                                                                                    8:30am - 1pm
                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                                                                    All students registered for SHOW Day must attend. Lunch is included.
                                                                                                      Ensuring Community at William & Mary
                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                      9am - 10am
                                                                                                      Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                                                                                      This presentation showcases offices and department that we readily reference during policy and protocol review.  This is your opportunity to learn about their work ensuring our community stay strong, from them directly.
                                                                                                        Lunch
                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                        11:30am - 2pm
                                                                                                        Commons Dining Hall
                                                                                                        W&M S.O.S. (Services. Outreach. Support)
                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                        12:30pm - 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 28 - Friday, September 7
                                                                                                        3pm - 11:59pm
                                                                                                        Residence Halls, Computer Labs, or Your Own Laptop
                                                                                                        Add/Drop period begins for all undergraduate students.
                                                                                                          Registration Follow-up
                                                                                                          Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                          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 28
                                                                                                            5pm - 6pm
                                                                                                            Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                                              Community Meeting #3
                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                              6:30pm - 8pm
                                                                                                              Your Residence Hall
                                                                                                                Student Organizations and Activities Fair
                                                                                                                Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                                7pm - 9pm
                                                                                                                Kaplan Arena
                                                                                                                Start the new school year off right! Come check out the multitude of ways to get involved on campus.
                                                                                                                  Opening Convocation
                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 29
                                                                                                                  5:15pm - 6:30pm
                                                                                                                  Wren Yard

                                                                                                                  An opportunity for the W&M community to come together to welcome all new students! 2018 may be our warmest Convocation to date ? we encourage lightweight clothing, hats, and sunscreen.  Water stations will be available in the Wren Yard and Courtyard.


                                                                                                                  My First W&M Weekend
                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 30 - Tuesday, September 4
                                                                                                                  Across Campus

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