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Get Your Student Tribe Card
Get Your Student Tribe Card
Friday, August 19
7am - 8pm
Campus Center, Room 169
The Tribe Card is an essential part of life at W&M.
Orientation Check-in (Transfer Students/Off-Campus Freshmen)
Orientation Check-in (Transfer Students/Off-Campus Freshmen)
Friday, August 19
8am - 12pm
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
Residence Hall Move-In & Check-In
Mailbox Key Pick-up
Mailbox Key Pick-up
Friday, August 19
8am - 1pm
Sadler Center, James & York Rooms
Updated Location - Different from Printed Schedule
DormMania Fall Sale
DormMania Fall Sale
Friday, August 19
8am - 8pm
Location not specified
Student-run program to facilitate the re-use of residence hall items in good condition.
Local Merchant Fair
W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
Friday, August 19
9am - 2pm
Sadler Center, Terrace (Rain Plan: Sadler Center, Lodge 1)
Hospitality Tents
Lunch
Lunch
Friday, August 19
11:30am - 1:30pm
See Above
New students and families should plan to eat at the designated locations based on the times assigned to each orientation group.
Lunch access is granted to students via their green silicone bracelet and to families via their green wristband.
New Beginnings: Your New Tribe Home
Your William & Mary Welcome
Your William & Mary Welcome
Friday, August 19
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
This event marks the beginning of your William & Mary experience.
Dinner
Dinner
Friday, August 19
6pm
See Above
New students access meals via the green silicone bracelet distributed at Orientation check-in.
President's Serenade
Sign-up for a Choral Ensemble Audition
Sign-up for a Choral Ensemble Audition
Saturday, August 20
All day
Ewell Hall, Room 151
Audition for the W&M Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers or the Women's Chorus. Sign-up outside Ewell Hall, Room 151.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Saturday, August 20
7am
See Above
New students will access meals during Orientation via the green silicone bracelet distributed during the check-in process.
Get Your Student Tribe Card
Get Your Student Tribe Card
Saturday, August 20
8am - 3pm
Campus Center, Room 169
The Tribe Card is an essential part of life at W&M.
New Student Orientation Kick-Off
Our William & Mary Community: Tribe Values
Our William & Mary Community: Tribe Values
Saturday, August 20
9am - 10am
Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
Updated Location - Different from Printed Schedule
Lunch
Lunch
Saturday, August 20
12pm
Commons Dining Hall
Brown Hall - Commons Dining Hall
Hunt Hall - Commons Dining Hall
Jefferson Hall - Commons Dining Hall
Taliaferro Hall - Commons Dining Hall
Authentic Excellence
Authentic Excellence
Saturday, August 20
2pm - 2:30pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms
This program explores the Plateau Effect, the tendency for people to stay "stuck at good," and how the college transition can be a critical time for either breaking that pattern or cementing it further.
Academic Life: The Liberal Arts & Advising
Academic Life: The Liberal Arts & Advising
Saturday, August 20
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
Academic Life: Small Group Discussion
St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Dinner & Registration
St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Dinner & Registration
Saturday, August 20
5pm - 7pm
Sadler Center, Tidewater B
For only those students already accepted in the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme.
Initial Registration & Advisor Appointment Set-up
Initial Registration & Advisor Appointment Set-up
Saturday, August 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Your Residence Hall
Register for some of your classes and schedule your first meeting with your pre-major advisor.
Scholar groups below should see their OA for registration time and location.
Night at the Student Recreation Center
Honor Pledge and Wren Tour
Honor Pledge and Wren Tour
Sunday, August 21
All day
Wren Courtyard
Experience the tradition of honor at William & Mary in the building where it all began.
Sign-up for a Symphony Orchestra Audition!
Sign-up for a Symphony Orchestra Audition!
Sunday, August 21
All day
Ewell Hall, Room 207
Audition for the W&M Symphony Orchestra. Sign-up outside Ewell Hall, Room 207.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Sunday, August 21
8:45am
See Above
Hunt Hall - Commons Dining HIall
Yates Hall - Commons Dining Hall
Jefferson Hall - Center Court, Sadler Center
Taliaferro Hall - Commons Dining Hall
James Monroe Scholar Info Meeting
Major & Pre-Professional Program Info Meetings
Major & Pre-Professional Program Info Meetings
Sunday, August 21
10am - 11am
See Locations Above
Students with interests in the fields/concentrations listed below should embrace the opportunity to ask questions and collect information.
Offered at 10 AM and 1 PM.
St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Info Meeting
St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Info Meeting
Sunday, August 21
10am - 11am
Sadler Center, James Room
Optional meeting for students already accepted to the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme.
WMSURE Brunch
WMSURE Brunch
Sunday, August 21
10am - 12:15pm
Blow Memorial Hall, Room 236
For freshmen designated as WMSURE Scholars.
Military & Veterans Welcome Brunch
Military & Veterans Welcome Brunch
Sunday, August 21
10:30am - 12:30pm
Alumni House, Leadership Hall
For students who identify as military/veteran, join other students and administrators who can be a resource to you during your time as a member of the Tribe!
James Monroe Scholar Info Meeting
Sharpe Community Scholars Program
Sharpe Community Scholars Program
Sunday, August 21
11:30am - 12:30pm
Spotswood Hall (Botetourt Complex), Lower Lounge
For freshmen designated as Sharpe Community Scholars.
Lunch
Lunch
Sunday, August 21
11:45am
See Above
Hunt Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
Yates Hall - Commons Dining Hall
3x3x3 Common Book Presentation
3x3x3 Common Book Presentation
Sunday, August 21
1pm - 2pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms
3 faculty members representing 3 academic disciplines present their 3 different perspectives on this year's Common Book "The Island of the Colorblind"
Major & Pre-Professional Program Info Meetings
Major & Pre-Professional Program Info Meetings
Sunday, August 21
1pm - 2pm
See Locations Above
Students with interests in the fields/concentrations listed below should embrace the opportunity to ask questions and collect information.
Offered at 10 AM and 1 PM.
Our W&M Community: One Tribe Many Stories
Our W&M Community: One Tribe Many Stories
Sunday, August 21
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall, Auditorium
Explore the rewards, obligations, and tensions associated with the diverse talents, interests, and identities in our community.
One Tribe Many Stories: Small Group Discussion
1693 Scholars Dinner
1693 Scholars Dinner
Sunday, August 21
5pm - 7pm
Murray House
Join your fellow 1693 Scholars for an informational meeting and dinner.
Dinner
Dinner
Sunday, August 21
5:45pm
Sadler Center, Center Court
Brown Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
Hunt Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
Residence Hall Meeting
Residence Hall Meeting
Sunday, August 21
7pm - 8:30pm
Your Residence Hall
Second mandatory meeting in the series. Look for meeting locations on your floor's informational bulletin board.
W&M Night of Entertainment
W&M Night of Entertainment
Sunday, August 21
9pm - 11pm
Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
This show 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 Craig Karges, the Extraordinist.
Cohen Career Center Tours
Cohen Career Center Tours
Monday, August 22
All day
Cohen Career Center, Lobby
Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Your OA will share with your hall community's designated time.
Pre-Major Advising Appointments Take Place Today!
Pre-Major Advising Appointments Take Place Today!
Monday, August 22
All day
Faculty Offices
These appointments take precedent over all activities except "Making a Tribe Choice".
Today's the Day to Think About Languages!
Today's the Day to Think About Languages!
Monday, August 22
All day
Washington Hall, See Above
Language consultations and testing occur today between 10 AM and 4 PM. No appointment necessary.
Refer to the list below for times and locations.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Monday, August 22
8am
See Above
Brown Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
Hunt Hall - Marketplace
Jefferson Hall - Marketplace
Taliaferro - Marketplace
Transfers & More - Sadler Center, Center Court
Dance Placement Evaluation
Dance Placement Evaluation
Monday, August 22
8am - 9:30am
Adair Hall, Dance Studio
For students with previous dance training. Results determine the appropriate courses for students.
Panel of Experts: Meditation
Panel of Experts: Meditation
Monday, August 22
10am - 10:45am
Crim Dell Amphitheatre (Rain Location: Little Theatre)
Increase your awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, and enhance your own personal growth with this ancient artform of concentrated focus.
Panel of Experts: Yoga
Panel of Experts: Yoga
Monday, August 22
10am - 10:45am
Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka
Utilizing stretching, breathing, and strengthening movements, yoga is a perfect way to revitalize and energize your body. Take advantage of these valuable tools for stress management!
Lunch
Lunch
Monday, August 22
11am
See Above
Botetourt Complex - Commons Dining Hall
Hunt Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
Taliaferro Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
Our W&M Community: Making a Tribe Choice
Our W&M Community: Making a Tribe Choice
Monday, August 22
12pm - 1pm
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall, Auditorium
Learn about campus policy, resources, and risk reduction with upper-class students focusing on alcohol, decision-making, and issues of sexual misconduct.
Making a Tribe Choice: Small Group Discussion
ROTC Information Session
ROTC Information Session
Monday, August 22
4pm - 5pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake C
All interested students are welcome to attend.
Meet the Greeks
Meet the Greeks
Monday, August 22
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
WMSURE Open House
Monday, August 22
5pm - 6pm
Blow Memorial Hall, Room 236
For students interested in learning more about the WMSURE program.
Dinner
Dinner
Monday, August 22
6pm
See Above
Brown Hall: Marketplace
Hunt Hall: Marketplace
Yates Hall: Commons Dining Hall
Green & Gold Village: Sadler Center, Center Court
Jefferson Hall: Commons Dining Hall
Taliaferro Hall: Marketplace
Multicultural Reception
Multicultural Reception
Monday, August 22
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
Theatre & Dance Open House
Monday, August 22
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.
Over the Rainbow: LGBTQ Info & Reception
Over the Rainbow: LGBTQ Info & Reception
Monday, August 22
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
SAdler sAMPler
Monday, August 22
9pm - 11pm
Sadler Center, The Entire Building
Experience what Alma Mater Productions (AMP) has to offer!
Ask Your OA about Your Swem Library Tour!
Ask your OAs about how you can register to vote!
Bookstore Tours Take Place Today!
Bookstore Tours Take Place Today!
Tuesday, August 23
All day
Spirit Shop & Bookstore
Refer to your OA to learn when your tour will occur.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Tuesday, August 23
7am - 9am
See Above
Commons Dining Hall
* Botetourt Complex
* Yates Hall
* Transfers & More
Marketplace
* Brown Hall
* Hunt Hall
* Jefferson Hall
* Taliaferro Hall
Sadler Center, Center Court
* Green & Gold Village
* Monroe Hall
Course Registration
Course Registration
Tuesday, August 23
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.
Panel of Experts: Arts at W&M
Panel of Experts: Arts at W&M
Tuesday, August 23
9am - 10am
Ewell Hall, Room 107
Join faculty and staff from the Departments of Art/Art History, Music, Theatre & Dance, and the Muscarelle Museum to learn more about artistic expression inside the academic classroom.
Panel of Experts: Student Engagement
Panel of Experts: Student Engagement
Tuesday, August 23
9am - 10am
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
Join staff and students to learn more about how to be meaningfully involved at W&M, and our philosophy for student engagement during your time on campus.
Panel of Experts: Study Abroad
Panel of Experts: Study Abroad
Tuesday, August 23
9am - 10am
Andrews Hall, Room 101
Discuss aspects of studying abroad, including choosing a program, earning transfer credit, finances, and the role of study abroad in your personal and professional development.
Panel of Experts: W&M in DC
Panel of Experts: W&M in DC
Tuesday, August 23
9am - 10am
Tucker Hall, 127A
Add a semester in Washington, DC to your bucket list. Come learn about all the opportunities your campus in the city has to offer!
SHOW Day (Students Helping Out Williamsburg)
SHOW Day (Students Helping Out Williamsburg)
Tuesday, August 23
9am - 1pm
Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
All students registered for SHOW Day must attend. Lunch is included.
Our W&M Community: Tribe Responsibilities
Our W&M Community: Tribe Responsibilities
Tuesday, August 23
10:30am - 11:30am
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall
Lunch
Lunch
Tuesday, August 23
12:15pm
See Above
Botetourt Complex - Commons Dining Hall
Hunt Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
Orientation Wrap-Up
Registration Re-Opens
Registration Re-Opens
Tuesday, August 23
3pm - 4pm
Residence Halls, Computer Labs, or Your Own Laptop
Add/Drop period begins for all undergraduate students.
Registration Follow-up
Registration Follow-up
Tuesday, August 23
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
Student Organizations and Activities Fair
Student Organizations and Activities Fair
Tuesday, August 23
7pm - 9pm
Kaplan Arena
Start the new school year off right! Come check out the multitude of ways to get involved on campus! Nearly 300 recognized student organizat
New Student Alumni House-Warming
New Student Alumni House-Warming
Tuesday, August 23
8pm - 10pm
Alumni House
Join the William & Mary Alumni Association to celebrate the start of your college career at W&M!
Undergraduate Fall Classes Begin
Opening Convocation
Opening Convocation
Wednesday, August 24
5:15pm
Wren Yard
An opportunity for the W&M community to come together to welcome all new students.
Residence Hall Meeting
Residence Hall Meeting
Thursday, August 25
7pm - 8:30pm
Your Residence Hall
Third mandatory meeting in the series. Look for meeting locations on your floor's informational bulletin board.
Meet the Greens
Meet the Greens
Tuesday, August 30
4pm - 6pm
Sunken Garden
Join the Committee on Sustainability in a First Year Experience event showcasing the many sustainability opportunities available both on and off our beautiful campus!
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