Spring Orientation Schedule

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students, outdoors, outside, people, orientation, move in, move-in, fall, autumn
Spring New Student Orientation January 17 - January 21
Campus Center, Lobby for Check-In View Full Event
outdoors, outside, bricks, cypher, fence
Offices Open January 17
8am - 5pm Various Locations, See Above View Full Event
outdoors, outside, people, students, family, families, tour, wren, portico
Spring Parent & Family Orientation January 17
8am - 5:45pm Campus Center, Lobby for Check-In View Full Event
Orientation Check-In for New Spring 2020 Students January 17
8:30am - 11am Campus Center, Lobby View Full Event
W&M Tribe Card Processing January 17
8:30am - 11am Campus Center, Room 169 View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up January 17
8:30am - 4:30pm Sadler Center, Post Office View Full Event
Exchange Student Meeting  January 17
9am - 10:30am Reves Center for International Studies, Reves Room View Full Event
Residence Hall Check-in & Move-In January 17
9am - 12pm Campus Center, Room 212 View Full Event
trolleys, outside, outdoors, people, cypher, students, people, cheers, spirit, cheering, balloons, h
Welcome Lunch for New Students & Family Members January 17
12pm - 1:20pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms View Full Event
students, indoors, inside, people, crowd, orientation, move-in, move in, spirit, cheer, cheering, or
Foundations & New Beginnings January 17
1:30pm - 2pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
Academic Success, An Insider's Guide (For Parents & Families) January 17
1:30pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
Planning Your Academic Path as a Transfer Student January 17
2pm - 3:20pm Tucker Hall, 127A View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, sunken garden
Exchange Student Shopping Excursion January 17
2pm - 4pm Hunt Circle (Behind Campus Center, in front of Hunt Hall) View Full Event
Helping Students Get the Help They Need (For Parents & Families) January 17
2:20pm - 3:10pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
Parent & Family Connections Fair  January 17
3:15pm - 4pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
students, indoors, inside, computers, tucker
New Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Course Registration Begins January 17
3:30pm - 4pm Tucker Hall, Various Classrooms View Full Event
Authentic Excellence (for Parents & Families) January 17
4pm - 4:45pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, trees, fall, autumn, orientation, move in
Your New Tribe Home January 17
4:15pm - 5:30pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
A Chat with the Dean of Students (For Parents & Families) January 17
4:50pm - 5:30pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner, Students & Families January 17
5:45pm Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
A Night Out in Williamsburg: Ghost Tours     January 17
7:30pm Wren Building View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast  January 18
7am - 9am Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
Building a Liberal Arts Experience for What Is Next January 18
9am - 10am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
International (Exchange and Non-Degree Seeking) New Student Orientation  January 18
9am - 12pm Sadler Center, Tidewater AB View Full Event
indoors, inside, bookstore, store, display, tables, books, shop, shopping
Computer Pick-up January 18
9am - 8pm Spirit Shop & Bookstore View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, dfas, day for admitted students, breakdancing, sunken garden, f
Cultivating Authentic Excellence January 18
10:05am - 10:50am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
presentation, business, business school, mason, people, inside, indoors, televisions, tvs, suits, mi
We Enhance Your Campus Experience January 18
10:55am - 11:45am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
Being a W&M Student Veteran January 18
11:45am - 1:30pm Sadler Center, York Room View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 18
11:45am - 1:30pm Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
Student Success in the W&M Community January 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
Ensuring Community at William & Mary January 18
2:30pm - 3:15pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
Conduct & Honor Pledge with Wren Building Tour January 18
3:30pm - 4pm Wren Building, Great Hall View Full Event
 Making a Tribe Choice January 18
4:15pm - 5:45pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 18
6pm Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
outdoors, outside, people, colonial williamsburg, fifes and drums, trees, flowers, uniforms, mason, miller hall, business school, courtyards, trees, miller hall
A Night Out in Williamsburg: Merchant's Square & Ice Skating January 18
7:30pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast  January 19
9am - 10:30am Campus Center, Center Court View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 19
11am - 1pm Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
What the COLL Curriculum Actually Means January 19
1pm - 1:55pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
presentation, business, business school, mason, people, inside, indoors, televisions, tvs, suits, mi
Concurrent Block 1: A Global Education January 19
2pm - 2:45pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
outdoors, outside, winter, sadler, sadler center, dining, cohen career center, cohen, career center, trees, bricks, terrace, lodge 1, lodge one
Concurrent Block 1: Connect with your Career January 19
2pm - 2:45pm Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room View Full Event
Concurrent Block 1: Strategies for Academic Success January 19
2pm - 2:45pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
presentation, business, business school, mason, people, inside, indoors, televisions, tvs, suits, mi
Concurrent Block 2: A Global Education January 19
2:50pm - 3:35pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
outdoors, outside, winter, sadler, sadler center, dining, cohen career center, cohen, career center, trees, bricks, terrace, lodge 1, lodge one
Concurrent Block 2: Connect with your Career January 19
2:50pm - 3:35pm Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room View Full Event
Concurrent Block 2: Strategies for Academic Success January 19
2:50pm - 3:35pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
One Tribe, Many Stories January 19
3:45pm - 5:30pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 19
6pm Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
A Night Out in Williamsburg: AMF Williamsburg Lanes    January 19
7:30pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
W&M Cypher
Martin Luther King Day January 20
All day Location not specified View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast January 20
7am - 10:30am Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 1 of 2) January 20
9:15am Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, tours, walking, trees, fall, autumn, parents, family, families
Exploring Your New Community: A Campus Tour with More (Opportunity 1 of 2) January 20
10:30am Various Locations View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 20
12pm - 2pm Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, tours, walking, trees, fall, autumn, parents, family, families
Exploring Your New Community: A Campus Tour with More (Opportunity 2 of 2) January 20
1:30pm Various Locations View Full Event
Fun & Games January 20
2:15pm - 4:45pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake AB View Full Event
Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 2 of 2) January 20
3:30pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 20
5pm Sadler Center, Center Court View Full Event
A Night Out in Williamsburg: Regal Cinemas New Town 12 January 20
7:30pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast  January 21
7am - 10:30am Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center View Full Event
students, faculty, indoors, inside, people, office, computers
Academic Advising with your assigned Faculty Advisor     January 21
8am - 12pm various offices View Full Event
Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 1 of 2) January 21
9am Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
students, indoors, inside, people, sustainability, food, dining
W&M S.O.S. (Services. Opportunities. Support) January 21
10am - 12pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 21
11am - 1pm Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, business school, mason, suits, presentation, meeting, computers, graduate, miller hall
Course Registration Continues January 21
12:30pm - 1:30pm Computer Labs or Personal Laptops View Full Event
Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 2 of 2) January 21
1:45pm Sadler Center, Lobby View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, business school, mason, suits, presentation, meeting, computers, graduate, miller hall
Registration Continues (Open Add/Drop) January 21
3pm Location not specified View Full Event
Wrapping Up Your Academic Schedule January 21
4pm - 5pm Swem Library, Academic Advising View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 21
5pm Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center View Full Event
Mid-Year Student Organizations & Activities Fair January 21
6:30pm - 8pm Sadler Center, Various Rooms View Full Event
Spring New Student Orientation
Friday, January 17 - Tuesday, January 21
Campus Center, Lobby for Check-In
Orientation for incoming spring semester students & their families.
    Offices Open
    Friday, January 17
    8am - 5pm
    Various Locations, See Above
    For New Students & Families
      Spring Parent & Family Orientation
      Friday, January 17
      8am - 5:45pm
      Campus Center, Lobby for Check-In
      Orientation for new spring semester families.
        Orientation Check-In for New Spring 2020 Students
        Friday, January 17
        8:30am - 11am
        Campus Center, Lobby
        For New Students & Families
          W&M Tribe Card Processing
          Friday, January 17
          8:30am - 11am
          Campus Center, Room 169
          For New Students
            Mailbox Key Pick-up
            Friday, January 17
            8:30am - 4:30pm
            Sadler Center, Post Office
            For New Students
              Exchange Student Meeting 
              Friday, January 17
              9am - 10:30am
              Reves Center for International Studies, Reves Room

              For new exchange students

                Residence Hall Check-in & Move-In
                Friday, January 17
                9am - 12pm
                Campus Center, Room 212
                For New Students
                  Welcome Lunch for New Students & Family Members
                  Friday, January 17
                  12pm - 1:20pm
                  Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms
                  For New Students & Families
                    Foundations & New Beginnings
                    Friday, January 17
                    1:30pm - 2pm
                    Sadler Center, Lobby
                      Academic Success, An Insider's Guide (For Parents & Families)
                      Friday, January 17
                      1:30pm - 2:15pm
                      Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                      For Families
                        Planning Your Academic Path as a Transfer Student
                        Friday, January 17
                        2pm - 3:20pm
                        Tucker Hall, 127A
                          Exchange Student Shopping Excursion
                          Friday, January 17
                          2pm - 4pm
                          Hunt Circle (Behind Campus Center, in front of Hunt Hall)

                          For new exchange students

                            Helping Students Get the Help They Need (For Parents & Families)
                            Friday, January 17
                            2:20pm - 3:10pm
                            Sadler Center, Tidewater A

                            For Parents & Families 

                              Parent & Family Connections Fair 
                              Friday, January 17
                              3:15pm - 4pm
                              Sadler Center, Lobby

                              For Parents & Families

                                New Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Course Registration Begins
                                Friday, January 17
                                3:30pm - 4pm
                                Tucker Hall, Various Classrooms
                                  Authentic Excellence (for Parents & Families)
                                  Friday, January 17
                                  4pm - 4:45pm
                                  Sadler Center, Tidewater A

                                  For Parents & Families

                                    Your New Tribe Home
                                    Friday, January 17
                                    4:15pm - 5:30pm
                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                      A Chat with the Dean of Students (For Parents & Families)
                                      Friday, January 17
                                      4:50pm - 5:30pm
                                      Sadler Center, Tidewater A

                                      For Parents & Families

                                        Dinner, Students & Families
                                        Friday, January 17
                                        5:45pm
                                        Sadler Center, Center Court
                                          A Night Out in Williamsburg: Ghost Tours    
                                          Friday, January 17
                                          7:30pm
                                          Wren Building
                                            Breakfast 
                                            Saturday, January 18
                                            7am - 9am
                                            Sadler Center, Center Court
                                              Building a Liberal Arts Experience for What Is Next
                                              Saturday, January 18
                                              9am - 10am
                                              Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                                International (Exchange and Non-Degree Seeking) New Student Orientation 
                                                Saturday, January 18
                                                9am - 12pm
                                                Sadler Center, Tidewater AB
                                                  Computer Pick-up
                                                  Saturday, January 18
                                                  9am - 8pm
                                                  Spirit Shop & Bookstore
                                                    Cultivating Authentic Excellence
                                                    Saturday, January 18
                                                    10:05am - 10:50am
                                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake A


                                                      We Enhance Your Campus Experience
                                                      Saturday, January 18
                                                      10:55am - 11:45am
                                                      Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                                        Being a W&M Student Veteran
                                                        Saturday, January 18
                                                        11:45am - 1:30pm
                                                        Sadler Center, York Room
                                                          Lunch
                                                          Saturday, January 18
                                                          11:45am - 1:30pm
                                                          Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                            Student Success in the W&M Community
                                                            Saturday, January 18
                                                            1:30pm - 2:30pm
                                                            Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                                              Ensuring Community at William & Mary
                                                              Saturday, January 18
                                                              2:30pm - 3:15pm
                                                              Sadler Center, Chesapeake A


                                                                Conduct & Honor Pledge with Wren Building Tour
                                                                Saturday, January 18
                                                                3:30pm - 4pm
                                                                Wren Building, Great Hall
                                                                   Making a Tribe Choice
                                                                  Saturday, January 18
                                                                  4:15pm - 5:45pm
                                                                  Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                                                    Dinner
                                                                    Saturday, January 18
                                                                    6pm
                                                                    Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                      A Night Out in Williamsburg: Merchant's Square & Ice Skating
                                                                      Saturday, January 18
                                                                      7:30pm
                                                                      Sadler Center, Lobby
                                                                        Breakfast 
                                                                        Sunday, January 19
                                                                        9am - 10:30am
                                                                        Campus Center, Center Court
                                                                          Lunch
                                                                          Sunday, January 19
                                                                          11am - 1pm
                                                                          Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                            What the COLL Curriculum Actually Means
                                                                            Sunday, January 19
                                                                            1pm - 1:55pm
                                                                            Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                                                              Concurrent Block 1: A Global Education
                                                                              Sunday, January 19
                                                                              2pm - 2:45pm
                                                                              Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                                                                              Choose one of three concurrent session to attend. 
                                                                                Concurrent Block 1: Connect with your Career
                                                                                Sunday, January 19
                                                                                2pm - 2:45pm
                                                                                Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
                                                                                  Concurrent Block 1: Strategies for Academic Success
                                                                                  Sunday, January 19
                                                                                  2pm - 2:45pm
                                                                                  Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                                                                    Concurrent Block 2: A Global Education
                                                                                    Sunday, January 19
                                                                                    2:50pm - 3:35pm
                                                                                    Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                                                                                    Choose one of three concurrent session to attend. 
                                                                                      Concurrent Block 2: Connect with your Career
                                                                                      Sunday, January 19
                                                                                      2:50pm - 3:35pm
                                                                                      Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
                                                                                        Concurrent Block 2: Strategies for Academic Success
                                                                                        Sunday, January 19
                                                                                        2:50pm - 3:35pm
                                                                                        Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                                                                          One Tribe, Many Stories
                                                                                          Sunday, January 19
                                                                                          3:45pm - 5:30pm
                                                                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                                                                            Dinner
                                                                                            Sunday, January 19
                                                                                            6pm
                                                                                            Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                              A Night Out in Williamsburg: AMF Williamsburg Lanes   
                                                                                              Sunday, January 19
                                                                                              7:30pm
                                                                                              Sadler Center, Lobby
                                                                                                Martin Luther King Day
                                                                                                Monday, January 20
                                                                                                All day
                                                                                                Location not specified

                                                                                                University closed. No classes scheduled.

                                                                                                  Breakfast
                                                                                                  Monday, January 20
                                                                                                  7am - 10:30am
                                                                                                  Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                                    Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 1 of 2)
                                                                                                    Monday, January 20
                                                                                                    9:15am
                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Lobby
                                                                                                      Exploring Your New Community: A Campus Tour with More (Opportunity 1 of 2)
                                                                                                      Monday, January 20
                                                                                                      10:30am
                                                                                                      Various Locations
                                                                                                        Lunch
                                                                                                        Monday, January 20
                                                                                                        12pm - 2pm
                                                                                                        Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center
                                                                                                          Exploring Your New Community: A Campus Tour with More (Opportunity 2 of 2)
                                                                                                          Monday, January 20
                                                                                                          1:30pm
                                                                                                          Various Locations
                                                                                                            Fun & Games
                                                                                                            Monday, January 20
                                                                                                            2:15pm - 4:45pm
                                                                                                            Sadler Center, Chesapeake AB
                                                                                                              Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 2 of 2)
                                                                                                              Monday, January 20
                                                                                                              3:30pm
                                                                                                              Sadler Center, Lobby
                                                                                                                Dinner
                                                                                                                Monday, January 20
                                                                                                                5pm
                                                                                                                Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                                                  A Night Out in Williamsburg: Regal Cinemas New Town 12
                                                                                                                  Monday, January 20
                                                                                                                  7:30pm
                                                                                                                  Sadler Center, Lobby
                                                                                                                    Breakfast 
                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                    7am - 10:30am
                                                                                                                    Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center
                                                                                                                      Academic Advising with your assigned Faculty Advisor    
                                                                                                                      Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                      8am - 12pm
                                                                                                                      various offices
                                                                                                                        Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 1 of 2)
                                                                                                                        Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                        9am
                                                                                                                        Sadler Center, Lobby
                                                                                                                          W&M S.O.S. (Services. Opportunities. Support)
                                                                                                                          Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                          10am - 12pm
                                                                                                                          Sadler Center, Lobby


                                                                                                                            Lunch
                                                                                                                            Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                            11am - 1pm
                                                                                                                            Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center
                                                                                                                              Course Registration Continues
                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                              12:30pm - 1:30pm
                                                                                                                              Computer Labs or Personal Laptops
                                                                                                                                Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 2 of 2)
                                                                                                                                Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                                1:45pm
                                                                                                                                Sadler Center, Lobby
                                                                                                                                  Registration Continues (Open Add/Drop)
                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                                  3pm
                                                                                                                                  Location not specified
                                                                                                                                    Wrapping Up Your Academic Schedule
                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                                    4pm - 5pm
                                                                                                                                    Swem Library, Academic Advising
                                                                                                                                      Dinner
                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                                      5pm
                                                                                                                                      Commons Dining Hall or Center Court at Sadler Center
                                                                                                                                        Mid-Year Student Organizations & Activities Fair
                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, January 21
                                                                                                                                        6:30pm - 8pm
                                                                                                                                        Sadler Center, Various Rooms
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