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
            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.
                  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.
                      New Student Orientation Kick-Off
                      Saturday, August 26
                      8:30am - 9am
                      Kaplan Arena
                        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.
                          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.
                                    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.
                                        William & Mary Women's Soccer vs Bucknell
                                        Sunday, August 27
                                        2pm - 4pm
                                        , Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field
                                          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.
                                                    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.

                                                      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.
                                                            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.
                                                                        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 (Eagle)
                                                                            Tuesday, August 29
                                                                            11:30am - 12:30pm
                                                                            Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                                                              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.
                                                                                  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!