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.
    Mailbox Key Pick-up
    Friday, August 19
    8am - 1pm
    Sadler Center, James & York Rooms
    Updated Location - Different from Printed Schedule
      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
        Friday, August 19
        9am - 2pm
        Sadler Center, Lobby
          W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
          Friday, August 19
          9am - 2pm
          Sadler Center, Terrace (Rain Plan: Sadler Center, Lodge 1)
            Hospitality Tents
            Friday, August 19
            9:30am - 1pm
            Botetourt Complex, Monroe Hall, & W&M Hall
              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.
                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
                  Friday, August 19
                  6pm
                  See Above
                  New students access meals via the green silicone bracelet distributed at Orientation check-in.
                    President's Serenade
                    Friday, August 19
                    9:15pm
                    Wren Yard
                    Your first W&M new student tradition.
                      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
                        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
                          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
                            Saturday, August 20
                            8:30am - 9am
                            Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
                              Our William & Mary Community: Tribe Values
                              Saturday, August 20
                              9am - 10am
                              Kaplan Arena, Kaplan Arena
                              Updated Location - Different from Printed Schedule
                                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
                                  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
                                    Saturday, August 20
                                    3:45pm - 4:45pm
                                    Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                      Academic Life: Small Group Discussion
                                      Saturday, August 20
                                      4:45pm - 5:15pm
                                      Consult your OAs
                                        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
                                          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
                                            Saturday, August 20
                                            8pm - 11pm
                                            Campus Recreation Center
                                              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!
                                                Sunday, August 21
                                                All day
                                                Ewell Hall, Room 207
                                                Audition for the W&M Symphony Orchestra. Sign-up outside Ewell Hall, Room 207.
                                                  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
                                                    Sunday, August 21
                                                    10am - 11am
                                                    Blow Memorial Hall, Room 201
                                                      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
                                                        Sunday, August 21
                                                        10am - 11am
                                                        Sadler Center, James Room
                                                        Optional meeting for students already accepted to the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme.
                                                          WMSURE Brunch
                                                          Sunday, August 21
                                                          10am - 12:15pm
                                                          Blow Memorial Hall, Room 236
                                                          For freshmen designated as WMSURE Scholars.
                                                            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
                                                              Sunday, August 21
                                                              11:30am - 12:30pm
                                                              Blow Memorial Hall, Room 201
                                                                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
                                                                  Sunday, August 21
                                                                  11:45am
                                                                  See Above
                                                                  Hunt Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court Yates Hall - Commons Dining Hall
                                                                    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
                                                                      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
                                                                        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.
                                                                          1693 Scholars Dinner
                                                                          Sunday, August 21
                                                                          5pm - 7pm
                                                                          Murray House
                                                                          Join your fellow 1693 Scholars for an informational meeting and 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
                                                                              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
                                                                                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
                                                                                  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!
                                                                                    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!
                                                                                      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
                                                                                        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
                                                                                          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
                                                                                            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
                                                                                              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
                                                                                                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
                                                                                                  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.
                                                                                                    ROTC Information Session
                                                                                                    Monday, August 22
                                                                                                    4pm - 5pm
                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake C
                                                                                                    All interested students are welcome to attend.
                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                        Monday, August 22
                                                                                                        5pm - 6pm
                                                                                                        Blow Memorial Hall, Room 236
                                                                                                        For students interested in learning more about the WMSURE program.
                                                                                                          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
                                                                                                            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
                                                                                                              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
                                                                                                                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
                                                                                                                  Monday, August 22
                                                                                                                  9pm - 11pm
                                                                                                                  Sadler Center, The Entire Building
                                                                                                                  Experience what Alma Mater Productions (AMP) has to offer!
                                                                                                                    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
                                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                                        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
                                                                                                                          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
                                                                                                                            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
                                                                                                                              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
                                                                                                                                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)
                                                                                                                                  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
                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, August 23
                                                                                                                                    10:30am - 11:30am
                                                                                                                                    Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall
                                                                                                                                      Lunch
                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 23
                                                                                                                                      12:15pm
                                                                                                                                      See Above
                                                                                                                                      Botetourt Complex - Commons Dining Hall Hunt Hall - Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                                                                        Orientation Wrap-Up
                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 23
                                                                                                                                        2:30pm - 3pm
                                                                                                                                        Consult Your OA
                                                                                                                                          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
                                                                                                                                            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
                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 23
                                                                                                                                              5:30pm
                                                                                                                                              Campus Center, Marketplace
                                                                                                                                                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
                                                                                                                                                  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
                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 24
                                                                                                                                                    All day
                                                                                                                                                    Location not specified
                                                                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                                                                        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
                                                                                                                                                          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!