Spring Orientation Schedule

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outdoors, outside, people, students, family, families, tour, wren, portico
Spring Family Orientation January 20
All day Sadler Center View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, spirit, tribe, logo, music, instruments, pep, bands, pep band,
Spring New Student Orientation January 20 - January 24
Across Campus View Full Event
Open: Bursar's Office January 20
8am - 4pm Blow Memorial Hall, Room 108 View Full Event
Open: Student Health Center January 20
8am - 4pm McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, Student Health Center (First Floor) View Full Event
Open: Financial Aid Office January 20
8am - 5pm Blow Memorial Hall, Room 124 View Full Event
Open: University Registrar's Office January 20
8am - 5pm Blow Memorial Hall, Room 240 View Full Event
Open: Student Accessibility Services Office January 20
8am - 7pm Sadler Center, Room 181 View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, orientation, move in, move-in, fall, autumn
Residential New Student Orientation Check-in January 20
8:30am - 12pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
students, faculty, outdoors, outside, people, paths, walks, walking, camino, camino de santiago
International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table January 20
11am - 4pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 20
11:30am - 2pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
outdoors, outside, bricks, cypher, fence
Student & Family Connections Fair January 20
1:30pm - 3:30pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, orientation, move in, move-in, fall, autumn
Off-Campus/Commuter New Student Orientation Check-in  January 20
1:45pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
outdoors, outside, wren, trees, wren yard, front, lord botetourt statue
Celebrating Your William & Mary! January 20
2:30pm - 3pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, sadler, commonwealth, tack faculty lecture, barbara king, presentations, po
Welcome to the Family! Success at W&M (for Parents & Families) January 20
3:15pm - 3:55pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
students, indoors, inside, people, crowd, orientation, move-in, move in, spirit, cheer, cheering, or
Foundations & New Beginnings January 20
3:15pm - 4:15pm Across Campus View Full Event
faculty, students, inside, indoors, classrooms, philosophy, blair, chalkboards, teaching, lectures
The Liberal Arts Vision: A Look into Academic Success (for Parents & Families) January 20
4pm - 4:40pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, students, faculty, science, research, isc, gloves, labs
Academic Success: Planning Your Path January 20
4:30pm - 5:15pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, yoga, sunken garden, fitness, exercise, wellness
A Commitment to Wellness & Flourishing (for Parents & Families) January 20
4:45pm - 5:25pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
outdoors, outside, people, sand, beaches, waters, children, sunset
Finding Your New Tribe Home as an Off-Campus Student January 20
5:20pm - 6:10pm Sadler Center, James Room View Full Event
outside, outdoors, trees, summer, lemon, dorms, residence halls, night, aerial, drone
Your New Tribe Home for Residential New Students January 20
5:20pm - 6:10pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, business school, mason, suits, speakers, presentation, projection, meeting, computers, graduate, miller hall
A Chat with the Dean of Students (for Parents & Families) January 20
5:30pm - 6:10pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 20
6:15pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, sadler terrace, terrace, sadler, sadler center, trees, studying, bricks, dining, food
Community Connection: S'mores Galore January 20
7:30pm - 9pm Sadler Center, Terrace View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast January 21
7am - 9am Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, dfas, day for admitted students, breakdancing, sunken garden, f
Cultivating Authentic Excellence January 21
9am - 9:50am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, hands, arts, engagement, painting, volunteers, volunteering
Community Connection: Getting Crafty (Gold Groups) January 21
10am - 10:50am Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC View Full Event
outdoors, outside, wren, people, students, seniors, traditions, commencement, graduation, graduates, cheering, spring, bricks, mortar boards
Student Success in the W&M Community (Green Groups) January 21
10am - 10:50am Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, hands, arts, engagement, painting, volunteers, volunteering
Community Connection: Getting Crafty (Green Groups) January 21
11am - 11:50am Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC View Full Event
outdoors, outside, wren, people, students, seniors, traditions, commencement, graduation, graduates, cheering, spring, bricks, mortar boards
Student Success in the W&M Community (Gold Groups) January 21
11am - 11:50am Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 21
12pm - 1:20pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
presentation, business, business school, mason, people, inside, indoors, televisions, tvs, suits, mi
We Enhance Your Campus Experience January 21
1:30pm - 2:20pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
students, staff, inside, indoors, people, windows, computers, career center, careers, cohen
Building a Liberal Arts Experience for What Is Next . . . for the Class of 2026 January 21
2:30pm - 3:20pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
W&M Honor Pledge followed by the Student Assembly Community Values Pledge (Classes of '25 & '24) January 21
2:30pm - 3:20pm Wren Building, Great Hall, to Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved (Rain Location: Wren Chapel) View Full Event
Snack Break January 21
3:30pm - 3:50pm Sadler Center, The Slice View Full Event
students, staff, inside, indoors, people, windows, computers, career center, careers, cohen
Building a Liberal Arts Experience for What Is Next . . . for the Classes of 2025 & 2024! January 21
4pm - 4:50pm Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
W&M Honor Pledge followed by the Student Assembly Community Values Pledge (Class of 2026) January 21
4pm - 4:50pm Wren Building, Great Hall, to Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved (Rain Location: Wren Chapel) View Full Event
outdoors, outside, wren, trees, wren yard, front, lord botetourt statue
Engaging Across Difference Through Better Arguments January 21
5pm - 6pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 21
6pm - 7:30pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
outdoors, outside, people, colonial williamsburg, fifes and drums, trees, flowers, uniforms, mason, miller hall, business school, courtyards, trees, miller hall
Community Connection: Exploring Merchants Square & DOG Street January 21
7:30pm - 10pm Merchants Square, Duke of Gloucester Street View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast January 22
7am - 9am Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, students, queens guards, flags, uniforms, kaplan arena, traditions
Being a W&M Student Veteran January 22
11am - 1pm Sadler Center, York Room View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 22
11am - 1:30pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
suits, indoors, inside, writing, notebooks, notes, papers, pens, hands
Community Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - At W&M, Writing is at the Center! (Opp 1 of 1) January 22
1:30pm - 2:20pm Sadler Center, York Room View Full Event
fall, autumn, outdoors, outside, trees, phone, students, bricks, people
Community Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - Strategies for Academic Success (Opp 1 of 2) January 22
1:30pm - 2:20pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
suits, indoors, inside, writing, notebooks, notes, papers, pens, hands
Canceled: Com Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - At W&M, Writing is at the Center!  January 22
2:30pm - 3:20pm Sadler Center, York Room View Full Event
fall, autumn, outdoors, outside, trees, phone, students, bricks, people
Community Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - Strategies for Academic Success (Opp 2 of 2) January 22
2:30pm - 3:20pm Sadler Center, Tidewater A View Full Event
outside, outdoors, people, students, seniors, regalia, mortar boards, commencement, graduation, graduates, zable stadium, traditions, stole, robes
Our W&M Community: One Tribe, Many Stories January 22
3:30pm - 5pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 22
5pm - 7pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
outdoors, outside, people, colonial williamsburg, fifes and drums, trees, flowers, uniforms, mason, miller hall, business school, courtyards, trees, miller hall
Community Connection: Ghost Tour of Colonial Williamsburg January 22
7pm Wren Building, Front Steps (CW-side) View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast January 23
7am - 9am Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
a plate of breakfast foods next to a glass of orange juice and a cup of steaming coffee
First-Generation/Limited-Income (FGLI) College Student Breakfast January 23
8am - 9:15am Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 1 of 3) January 23
9:15am - 10:15am Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, spring
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 1 of 2) January 23
9:15am - 10:15am Sadler Center, 268P View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Fraternity & Sorority Life January 23
9:15am - 10:15am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
students, faculty, indoors, inside, people, office, computers
Academic Advising with your Assigned Faculty Advisor     January 23
10am - 2pm Across Campus View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 2 of 3) January 23
10:20am - 11:20am Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
trolleys, outside, outdoors, people, cypher, students, people, cheers, spirit, cheering, balloons, homecoming, parades, fall, autumn
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Getting Involved in Student Life @ W&M January 23
10:20am - 11:20am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
students, faculty, outdoors, outside, people, paths, walks, walking, camino, camino de santiago
International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table January 23
11am - 4pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 23
11:30am - 1:30pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
students, outside, outdoors, people, sunken garden, golf, fraternity, sorority, greek, sororities, fraternities, bricks, costumes
Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 3 of 3) January 23
1:15pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, spring
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 2 of 2) January 23
1:15pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, 268P View Full Event
students, indoors, inside, tribe, kaplan arena, kaplan, arenas, gold, rush, gold rush, basketball, fans, cheering, spirit
Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - W&M Athletics January 23
1:15pm - 2:15pm Sadler Center, York Room View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, gardens, trees, volunteer, community engagement, volunteers, volunteering
Ensuring Community at William & Mary January 23
2:45pm - 3:45pm Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium View Full Event
outdoors, outside, wren, weather vane, weathervane, roof, bird
Integrative Wellness Dialogue January 23
4pm - 5:30pm Across Campus View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 23
5pm - 7pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, tribe, spirit, griffins
Community Connection: Sampling the Sadler Center January 23
7:30pm - 9:30pm Sadler Center, The Entire Building View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast January 24
7am - 9am Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, business school, mason, suits, presentation, meeting, computers, graduate, miller hall
Course Registration Continues January 24
9am - 9:30am Computer Labs or Personal Laptops View Full Event
outdoors, outside, trees, flowers, summer, confusion corner, college corner, sign, logo
Community Connection: Explore Williamsburg Challenge January 24
9:45am - 11:45am Sadler Center, Chesapeake A View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch January 24
11:30am - 1:30pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
indoors, inside, people, business school, mason, suits, presentation, meeting, computers, graduate, miller hall
Ongoing Add/Drop Spring Semester Course Registration January 24
1pm Location not specified View Full Event
indoors, inside, bookstore, store, display, tables, books, shop, shopping
W&M Spirit Shop & Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 1 of 3) January 24
1pm Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium View Full Event
students, indoors, inside, people, faculty, computers, projectors, innovation, design studio, business, business school, mason, classrooms, miller hall
Entrepreneurship Center Open House January 24
1pm - 3pm Tribe Square, The Hub View Full Event
outside, outdoors, people, students, summer, bench, benches, swem, sundial, library, libraries
Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 1 of 3) January 24
1:30pm Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium View Full Event
students, faculty, indoors, inside, people, office, computers
Wrapping Up Your Academic Schedule: Advising Zoom Drop-In Hours January 24
2pm - 3pm Zoom View Full Event
indoors, inside, bookstore, store, display, tables, books, shop, shopping
W&M Spirit Shop & Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 2 of 3) January 24
2:15pm Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium View Full Event
outside, outdoors, people, students, summer, bench, benches, swem, sundial, library, libraries
Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 2 of 3) January 24
2:45pm Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium View Full Event
indoors, inside, bookstore, store, display, tables, books, shop, shopping
W&M Spirit Shop & Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 3 of 3) January 24
3:45pm Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium View Full Event
outside, outdoors, people, students, summer, bench, benches, swem, sundial, library, libraries
Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 3 of 3) January 24
4:15pm Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner January 24
5pm - 7pm Sadler Center, The Food Hall View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, tribe, spirit, griffins
Mid-Year Student Organizations & Activities Fair January 24
6:30pm - 8pm Sadler Center, Various Rooms View Full Event
Cypher on white
First day of classes January 25
All day Location not specified View Full Event
winter warm-up at the wren in a fun script font on a blue starry background
Winter Warm-up (Now at Sadler!) January 25
7pm - 8pm Sadler Center, Atrium View Full Event
trolleys, outside, outdoors, people, cypher, students, people, cheers, spirit, cheering, balloons, homecoming, parades, fall, autumn
My First W&M Weekend January 26 - January 30
Across Campus View Full Event
on-campus student employer fair hosted by the Offices of Career Development & Professional Engagement and Financial Aid.
2023 Spring On-Campus Student Employment Fair January 26
9am - 11am Sadler Center, Chesapeake ABC View Full Event
Spring Family Orientation
Friday, January 20
All day
Sadler Center
Orientation for the parents, families & supporters of new spring semester students.
    Spring New Student Orientation
    Friday, January 20 - Tuesday, January 24
    Across Campus
    Orientation for incoming spring semester students & their families.
      Open: Bursar's Office
      Friday, January 20
      8am - 4pm
      Blow Memorial Hall, Room 108
      Visit the Bursar's Office to make a tuition payment or ask questions about your financial Student Account. This office will close at 4 PM and remain closed until Monday, January 23.
        Open: Student Health Center
        Friday, January 20
        8am - 4pm
        McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, Student Health Center (First Floor)
        Stop by campus offices to have questions answered or to familiarize yourself with the resources available for your student. The Health Center will be open until 4 PM and will be closed until Monday, January 23.
          Open: Financial Aid Office
          Friday, January 20
          8am - 5pm
          Blow Memorial Hall, Room 124

          The Financial Aid Office is open for student/family inquiries. This office will closed from 12 Noon - 1 PM for lunch.

            Open: University Registrar's Office
            Friday, January 20
            8am - 5pm
            Blow Memorial Hall, Room 240

            The University Registrar's Office is open for student/family inquiries related to transfer credits, degree evaluations, domicile petitions, and more.

              Open: Student Accessibility Services Office
              Friday, January 20
              8am - 7pm
              Sadler Center, Room 181
              Stop by campus offices to have questions answered or to familiarize yourself with the resources available for your student. Student Accessibility Services has extended its hours to meet with students and families.
                Residential New Student Orientation Check-in
                Friday, January 20
                8:30am - 12pm
                Sadler Center, Atrium
                At your designated appointment time you will begin the orientation check-in process and receive your Tribe (Student ID) Card before moving on to Residence Life. From there, you can depart to move your belongings into your designated residence hall space.
                  International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table
                  Friday, January 20
                  11am - 4pm
                  Sadler Center, Atrium

                  This is an opportunity for new international students & families to meet International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) staff, and learn about available resources for international students at W&M.

                    Lunch
                    Friday, January 20
                    11:30am - 2pm
                    Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                    Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring students. Family members are welcome to join their student through the line, as well, for this meal.

                      Student & Family Connections Fair
                      Friday, January 20
                      1:30pm - 3:30pm
                      Sadler Center, Atrium

                      W&M has numerous resources to help students be successful throughout their university experience. Various campus representatives will be available in one convenient area so you can pursue the information you want!

                        Off-Campus/Commuter New Student Orientation Check-in 
                        Friday, January 20
                        1:45pm - 2:15pm
                        Sadler Center, Atrium
                        Off-campus and commuter new students should plan to arrive at the Sadler Center Atrium anytime during this time period to check-in for orientation and receive your Tribe (Student ID) Card before the program begins.
                          Celebrating Your William & Mary!
                          Friday, January 20
                          2:30pm - 3pm
                          Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms

                          An introduction to William & Mary and a kick off to the Spring Orientation programs!

                            Welcome to the Family! Success at W&M (for Parents & Families)
                            Friday, January 20
                            3:15pm - 3:55pm
                            Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                            A thoughtful and interactive program about your student’s experience, W&M expectations, and parental support during the college transition.
                              Foundations & New Beginnings
                              Friday, January 20
                              3:15pm - 4:15pm
                              Across Campus
                              Meet your Orientation Aides (OAs) and other students in your Orientation Group.
                                The Liberal Arts Vision: A Look into Academic Success (for Parents & Families)
                                Friday, January 20
                                4pm - 4:40pm
                                Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                We will highlight what makes our liberal arts education distinctive and describe the course planning and enrollment process.
                                  Academic Success: Planning Your Path
                                  Friday, January 20
                                  4:30pm - 5:15pm
                                  Sadler Center, Chesapeake A
                                  Learn about our Liberal Arts curriculum while considering your future academic plans. The transfer credit process will be covered. Students will have the opportunity to prepare for course registration and meeting with their faculty advisor

                                    A Commitment to Wellness & Flourishing (for Parents & Families)
                                    Friday, January 20
                                    4:45pm - 5:25pm
                                    Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                    W&M focuses on promoting health and wellness for all students. Join us to discuss how we strive to accomplish this mission.

                                      Finding Your New Tribe Home as an Off-Campus Student
                                      Friday, January 20
                                      5:20pm - 6:10pm
                                      Sadler Center, James Room

                                      Learn about life as an off-campus student, your rights and responsibilities, and the various opportunities for engagement.


                                        Your New Tribe Home for Residential New Students
                                        Friday, January 20
                                        5:20pm - 6:10pm
                                        Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                        Learn about on-campus life, opportunities for engagement, and your rights and responsibilities.

                                          A Chat with the Dean of Students (for Parents & Families)
                                          Friday, January 20
                                          5:30pm - 6:10pm
                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                          Chat with Stacey Harris, Dean of Students, about how the college journey can be an exciting and challenging time for students and families. Find out more about the supports and opportunities available.

                                            Dinner
                                            Friday, January 20
                                            6:15pm
                                            Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                            Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring students. Family members are welcome to join their student through the line, as well, for this meal. 

                                              Community Connection: S'mores Galore
                                              Friday, January 20
                                              7:30pm - 9pm
                                              Sadler Center, Terrace
                                              What better way than to spend your first night on-campus  than on the Sadler Terrace roasting marshmallows and getting to know your classmates?
                                                Breakfast
                                                Saturday, January 21
                                                7am - 9am
                                                Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                  Cultivating Authentic Excellence
                                                  Saturday, January 21
                                                  9am - 9:50am
                                                  Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                                  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.

                                                    Community Connection: Getting Crafty (Gold Groups)
                                                    Saturday, January 21
                                                    10am - 10:50am
                                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC

                                                    Use this time to get to know other students who are new to William & Mary -- or spend it focusing on your own well-being. This time will be spent Getting Crafty. Come and go as you please!

                                                      Student Success in the W&M Community (Green Groups)
                                                      Saturday, January 21
                                                      10am - 10:50am
                                                      Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                      Understanding the community you are joining is a key to success. Join members of the Student Success staff and the Honor & Conduct Councils to learn more about how to successfully thrive in your new community. 

                                                        Community Connection: Getting Crafty (Green Groups)
                                                        Saturday, January 21
                                                        11am - 11:50am
                                                        Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC

                                                        Use this time to get to know other students who are new to William & Mary -- or spend it focusing on your own well-being. This time will be spent Getting Crafty. Come and go as you please!

                                                          Student Success in the W&M Community (Gold Groups)
                                                          Saturday, January 21
                                                          11am - 11:50am
                                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                          Understanding the community you are joining is a key to success. Join members of the Student Success staff and the Honor & Conduct Councils to learn more about how to successfully thrive in your new community. 

                                                            Lunch
                                                            Saturday, January 21
                                                            12pm - 1:20pm
                                                            Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                            Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                              We Enhance Your Campus Experience
                                                              Saturday, January 21
                                                              1:30pm - 2:20pm
                                                              Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                                              Learn more about how Auxiliary Services works with products and services across the university to make your campus experience the best it can be!   

                                                                Building a Liberal Arts Experience for What Is Next . . . for the Class of 2026
                                                                Saturday, January 21
                                                                2:30pm - 3:20pm
                                                                Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                                                All degree-seeking Class of 2026 students will be introduced to two campus resources that support a successful spring semester transition: the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement. 

                                                                  W&M Honor Pledge followed by the Student Assembly Community Values Pledge (Classes of '25 & '24)
                                                                  Saturday, January 21
                                                                  2:30pm - 3:20pm
                                                                  Wren Building, Great Hall, to Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved (Rain Location: Wren Chapel)

                                                                  Join members of the W&M Honor and Conduct Councils to learn about our community standards and then members of the Student Assembly to affirm our community values.

                                                                    Snack Break
                                                                    Saturday, January 21
                                                                    3:30pm - 3:50pm
                                                                    Sadler Center, The Slice

                                                                    Head to The Slice for a quick snack break!

                                                                    Building a Liberal Arts Experience for What Is Next . . . for the Classes of 2025 & 2024!
                                                                    Saturday, January 21
                                                                    4pm - 4:50pm
                                                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                                                    All degree-seeking Class of 2025 & 2024 students will be introduced to two campus resources that support a successful spring semester transition: the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement. 

                                                                      W&M Honor Pledge followed by the Student Assembly Community Values Pledge (Class of 2026)
                                                                      Saturday, January 21
                                                                      4pm - 4:50pm
                                                                      Wren Building, Great Hall, to Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved (Rain Location: Wren Chapel)

                                                                      Join members of the W&M Honor and Conduct Councils to learn about our community standards and then members of the Student Assembly to affirm our community values.

                                                                        Engaging Across Difference Through Better Arguments
                                                                        Saturday, January 21
                                                                        5pm - 6pm
                                                                        Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                        Being a college student requires an open mind and a willingness to respect conflict and its place within the university experience.

                                                                          Dinner
                                                                          Saturday, January 21
                                                                          6pm - 7:30pm
                                                                          Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                          Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                            Community Connection: Exploring Merchants Square & DOG Street
                                                                            Saturday, January 21
                                                                            7:30pm - 10pm
                                                                            Merchants Square, Duke of Gloucester Street

                                                                            Here's your chance to explore Merchants Square without throngs of tourists! Use this time to get to know other W&M students -- or spend it focusing on your own well-being.

                                                                              Breakfast
                                                                              Sunday, January 22
                                                                              7am - 9am
                                                                              Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                              Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                Being a W&M Student Veteran
                                                                                Sunday, January 22
                                                                                11am - 1pm
                                                                                Sadler Center, York Room

                                                                                For those new and current 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!

                                                                                  Lunch
                                                                                  Sunday, January 22
                                                                                  11am - 1:30pm
                                                                                  Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                  Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                    Community Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - At W&M, Writing is at the Center! (Opp 1 of 1)
                                                                                    Sunday, January 22
                                                                                    1:30pm - 2:20pm
                                                                                    Sadler Center, York Room
                                                                                     At the Writing Resources Center, we help you strengthen your writing and communication skills by providing resources, workshops, and individual support for all kinds of assignments and projects that require writing,
                                                                                      Community Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - Strategies for Academic Success (Opp 1 of 2)
                                                                                      Sunday, January 22
                                                                                      1:30pm - 2:20pm
                                                                                      Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                                                                                      Join us for a look into the variety of academic resources and supports offered by Academic Wellbeing.
                                                                                        Canceled: Com Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - At W&M, Writing is at the Center! 
                                                                                        Sunday, January 22
                                                                                        2:30pm - 3:20pm
                                                                                        Sadler Center, York Room
                                                                                         At the Writing Resources Center, we help you strengthen your writing and communication skills by providing resources, workshops, and individual support for all kinds of assignments and projects that require writing,
                                                                                          Community Connection: Academic Wellness & Supports - Strategies for Academic Success (Opp 2 of 2)
                                                                                          Sunday, January 22
                                                                                          2:30pm - 3:20pm
                                                                                          Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                                                                                          Join us for a look into the variety of academic resources and supports offered by Academic Wellbeing.
                                                                                            Our W&M Community: One Tribe, Many Stories
                                                                                            Sunday, January 22
                                                                                            3:30pm - 5pm
                                                                                            Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                                            Alongside the Center for Student Diversity, explore the rewards, obligations, and tensions associated with the diverse talents, interests, and identities in our community.

                                                                                              Dinner
                                                                                              Sunday, January 22
                                                                                              5pm - 7pm
                                                                                              Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                              Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                                Community Connection: Ghost Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
                                                                                                Sunday, January 22
                                                                                                7pm
                                                                                                Wren Building, Front Steps (CW-side)

                                                                                                Rain or shine! Meet in front of the Wren Building to walk into Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg for a ghost tour. Use this time to get to know other W&M students -- or spend it focusing on your own well-being.

                                                                                                  Breakfast
                                                                                                  Monday, January 23
                                                                                                  7am - 9am
                                                                                                  Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                                  Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                                    First-Generation/Limited-Income (FGLI) College Student Breakfast
                                                                                                    Monday, January 23
                                                                                                    8am - 9:15am
                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake BC

                                                                                                    New and current first-generation and/or limited-income (FGLI) W&M students are invited to this semester kick-off breakfast! Grab and go or stay for a while ... that's up to you! 

                                                                                                    Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 1 of 3)
                                                                                                    Monday, January 23
                                                                                                    9:15am - 10:15am
                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                                                    Are you interested in joining a fraternity, sorority, club sport, professional greek-letter organization AND/OR any other organization on this list? If so, you are required to participate in hazing prevention training before joining. 
                                                                                                      Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 1 of 2)
                                                                                                      Monday, January 23
                                                                                                      9:15am - 10:15am
                                                                                                      Sadler Center, 268P

                                                                                                      Welcome to the Tribe! We are Here for You! Stop by the CSD for casual conversation with students from diverse organizations, cultures, faiths and meet the dynamic CSD team. 

                                                                                                        Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Fraternity & Sorority Life
                                                                                                        Monday, January 23
                                                                                                        9:15am - 10:15am
                                                                                                        Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                                                                                        Here at William & Mary the tradition of fraternity remains strong and our Fraternity & Sorority Community plays a vital role on campus and in the community. Come learn about our chapters and engagement opportunities!
                                                                                                          Academic Advising with your Assigned Faculty Advisor    
                                                                                                          Monday, January 23
                                                                                                          10am - 2pm
                                                                                                          Across Campus

                                                                                                          Each new student must meet with their advisor to review and plan a schedule for spring semester. Your meeting time will have been arranged during Friday's academic planning session.

                                                                                                            Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 2 of 3)
                                                                                                            Monday, January 23
                                                                                                            10:20am - 11:20am
                                                                                                            Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                                                            Are you interested in joining a fraternity, sorority, club sport, professional greek-letter organization AND/OR any other organization on this list? If so, you are required to participate in hazing prevention training before joining. 
                                                                                                              Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Getting Involved in Student Life @ W&M
                                                                                                              Monday, January 23
                                                                                                              10:20am - 11:20am
                                                                                                              Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                                                                                              Involved students from Student Assembly (your W&M student government) will share insights about student life and getting involved on campus and in student organizations.

                                                                                                                International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) Welcome Table
                                                                                                                Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                11am - 4pm
                                                                                                                Sadler Center, Atrium

                                                                                                                This is an opportunity for new international students & families to meet International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) staff, and learn about available resources for international students at W&M.

                                                                                                                  Lunch
                                                                                                                  Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                  11:30am - 1:30pm
                                                                                                                  Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                                                  Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                                                    Community Connection: A Home without Hazing Prospective Member Training (Opportunity 3 of 3)
                                                                                                                    Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                    1:15pm - 2:15pm
                                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                                                                    Are you interested in joining a fraternity, sorority, club sport, professional greek-letter organization AND/OR any other organization on this list? If so, you are required to participate in hazing prevention training before joining. 
                                                                                                                      Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - Center for Student Diversity (Opp 2 of 2)
                                                                                                                      Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                      1:15pm - 2:15pm
                                                                                                                      Sadler Center, 268P

                                                                                                                      Welcome to the Tribe! We are Here for You! Stop by the CSD for casual conversation with students from diverse organizations, cultures, faiths and meet the dynamic CSD team. 

                                                                                                                        Community Connection: Engagement & Tribe Pride - W&M Athletics
                                                                                                                        Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                        1:15pm - 2:15pm
                                                                                                                        Sadler Center, York Room

                                                                                                                        Athletics is an integral part of the educational experience at William & Mary. Join us to learn how you can hone your Tribe Pride while cheering while classmates on to victory!
                                                                                                                          Ensuring Community at William & Mary
                                                                                                                          Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                          2:45pm - 3:45pm
                                                                                                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                                                                          Building community is everyone’s responsibility, and can often require the help of others.

                                                                                                                            Integrative Wellness Dialogue
                                                                                                                            Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                            4pm - 5:30pm
                                                                                                                            Across Campus

                                                                                                                            Wellness is such a broad term and how we think about wellness is affected by our culture and our life experiences. We believe wellness is conscious, self-directed and evolving; holistic and multidimensional; positive and affirming; and inclusive.

                                                                                                                              Dinner
                                                                                                                              Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                              5pm - 7pm
                                                                                                                              Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                                                              Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                                                                Community Connection: Sampling the Sadler Center
                                                                                                                                Monday, January 23
                                                                                                                                7:30pm - 9:30pm
                                                                                                                                Sadler Center, The Entire Building
                                                                                                                                Get to know the Sadler Center and the fun that can be had here on campus! Us this time to get to know other students -- or spend it focusing on your own well-being.
                                                                                                                                  Breakfast
                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                  7am - 9am
                                                                                                                                  Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                                                                  Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                                                                    Course Registration Continues
                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                    9am - 9:30am
                                                                                                                                    Computer Labs or Personal Laptops

                                                                                                                                    This course registration timeframe has been reserved for new spring semester students only.

                                                                                                                                      Community Connection: Explore Williamsburg Challenge
                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                      9:45am - 11:45am
                                                                                                                                      Sadler Center, Chesapeake A

                                                                                                                                      Get to know your local community, connect with other students, learn how to get the most out of being a Williamsburg resident, and receive W&M swag. Participate Now!

                                                                                                                                        Lunch
                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                        11:30am - 1:30pm
                                                                                                                                        Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                                                                        Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                                                                          Ongoing Add/Drop Spring Semester Course Registration
                                                                                                                                          Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                          1pm
                                                                                                                                          Location not specified

                                                                                                                                          Students may register for up to 18 credits. Registration Add/Drop continues through Friday, February 3 at 11:59 p.m.

                                                                                                                                            W&M Spirit Shop & Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 1 of 3)
                                                                                                                                            Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                            1pm
                                                                                                                                            Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium
                                                                                                                                            Visit the university's retail location for textbooks, general books and William & Mary memorabilia.
                                                                                                                                              Entrepreneurship Center Open House
                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                              1pm - 3pm
                                                                                                                                              Tribe Square, The Hub

                                                                                                                                              Every organization has a home on campus—the Hub at Tribe Square is ours! 

                                                                                                                                                Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 1 of 3)
                                                                                                                                                Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                1:30pm
                                                                                                                                                Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium

                                                                                                                                                Come see where most of W&M's studying gets done!

                                                                                                                                                  Wrapping Up Your Academic Schedule: Advising Zoom Drop-In Hours
                                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                  2pm - 3pm
                                                                                                                                                  Zoom

                                                                                                                                                  Students who have not registered for at least 12 credits can meet with an Academic Advisor via Zoom to discuss wrapping up their schedule.

                                                                                                                                                    W&M Spirit Shop & Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 2 of 3)
                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                    2:15pm
                                                                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium
                                                                                                                                                    Visit the university's retail location for textbooks, general books and William & Mary memorabilia.
                                                                                                                                                      Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 2 of 3)
                                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                      2:45pm
                                                                                                                                                      Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium

                                                                                                                                                      Come see where most of W&M's studying gets done!

                                                                                                                                                        W&M Spirit Shop & Bookstore Trips (Opportunity 3 of 3)
                                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                        3:45pm
                                                                                                                                                        Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium
                                                                                                                                                        Visit the university's retail location for textbooks, general books and William & Mary memorabilia.
                                                                                                                                                          Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 3 of 3)
                                                                                                                                                          Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                          4:15pm
                                                                                                                                                          Sadler Center, Meet in the Atrium

                                                                                                                                                          Come see where most of W&M's studying gets done!

                                                                                                                                                            Dinner
                                                                                                                                                            Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                            5pm - 7pm
                                                                                                                                                            Sadler Center, The Food Hall

                                                                                                                                                            Meals during orientation are provided for all new spring semester students utilizing the meal band received at orientation check-in.

                                                                                                                                                              Mid-Year Student Organizations & Activities Fair
                                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 24
                                                                                                                                                              6:30pm - 8pm
                                                                                                                                                              Sadler Center, Various Rooms

                                                                                                                                                              The Office of Student Leadership Development (SLD) is pleased to offer the Mid-Year Student Organizations & Activities Fair. Check out the participating organizations!

                                                                                                                                                                First day of classes
                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 25
                                                                                                                                                                All day
                                                                                                                                                                Location not specified

                                                                                                                                                                First day of classes

                                                                                                                                                                NDS registration begins

                                                                                                                                                                  Winter Warm-up (Now at Sadler!)
                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 25
                                                                                                                                                                  7pm - 8pm
                                                                                                                                                                  Sadler Center, Atrium

                                                                                                                                                                  Gather in the warmth of friendship and your university community to ring in a new semester. Note our new location due to the inclement weather! 

                                                                                                                                                                  My First W&M Weekend
                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, January 26 - Monday, January 30
                                                                                                                                                                  Across Campus

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

                                                                                                                                                                    2023 Spring On-Campus Student Employment Fair
                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, January 26
                                                                                                                                                                    9am - 11am
                                                                                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Chesapeake ABC

                                                                                                                                                                    Come to this in-person event to meet campus employers, explore opportunities, and learn how to apply! Hourly and Federal Work-Study positions available. Open to all current undergraduate and graduate students.

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