New Student Orientation
Friday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 29
Across Campus
Welcome to the Tribe!
    Get Your Student Tribe Card
    Friday, August 25
    7am - 8pm
    Campus Center, Trinkle Hall
    The Tribe Card is an essential part of life at W&M.
      Complimentary Refreshments at Welcome Tents
      Friday, August 25
      8am - 11:30am
      Across Campus

      Brought to you by the William & Mary Alumni Association!

      DormMania Fall Sale
      Friday, August 25
      8am - 8pm
      Location not specified
      Student-run program to facilitate the re-use of residence hall items in good condition.
        Mailbox Key Pick-up
        Friday, August 25
        8:30am - 4:30pm
        Sadler Center, James & York Rooms
        Pick up your personal mailbox key.
          Local Area Merchants Fair
          Friday, August 25
          9am - 2pm
          Sadler Center, Lobby
            Lunch
            Friday, August 25
            11am - 1:30pm
            Sadler Center, Center Court
            W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
            Friday, August 25
            11am - 3:30pm
            Kaplan Arena, Lawn
              Building the Foundation: Your New Tribe Home
              Friday, August 25
              2pm - 2:30pm
              Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                Your William & Mary Welcome
                Friday, August 25
                4:30pm - 5:30pm
                Kaplan Arena
                This event marks the beginning of your William & Mary experience.
                  William & Mary Field Hockey vs Duke
                  Friday, August 25
                  6pm - 9pm
                  WILLIAMSBURG, Busch Field
                    President's Serenade
                    Friday, August 25
                    9:15pm
                    Wren Yard
                    Your first W&M new student tradition.
                      New Student Orientation Kick-Off
                      Saturday, August 26
                      8:30am - 9am
                      Kaplan Arena
                        Late Night at the Rec
                        Saturday, August 26
                        8pm - 11pm
                        The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                        Learn and experience everything that is offered through Campus Rec.  

                          Audition for the W&M Symphony Orchestra
                          Sunday, August 27
                          All day
                          Ewell Hall

                           Auditions will be held August 30 - September 2.  Sign-up online at http://wmso.blogs.wm.edu

                            Conduct & Honor Pledge with Wren Building Tour
                            Sunday, August 27
                            All day
                            Wren Courtyard
                            Experience the tradition of honor at William & Mary in the building where it all began.
                              William & Mary Women's Soccer vs Bucknell
                              Sunday, August 27
                              2pm - 4pm
                              , Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field
                                Our W&M Community: One Tribe, Many Stories
                                Sunday, August 27
                                5:15pm - 6:15pm
                                Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                  #TribePrideRises
                                  Sunday, August 27
                                  9pm - 11pm
                                  Kaplan Arena, to Zable Stadium
                                  This is a very special Tribe Tradition. Activities include updates from W&M Tribe Athletics, cheers by the Orientation Area Directors (OADs) and OAs, and then we take to Carey Field!
                                    Pre-Major Advising Appointments Take Place Today!
                                    Monday, August 28
                                    All day
                                    Faculty Offices
                                    If your pre-major faculty advising appointment conflicts with your assigned "Make a Tribe Choice" presentation, please consult your OA.
                                      Today's the Day to Think About Languages!
                                      Monday, August 28
                                      All day
                                      Washington Hall, See Below
                                      Language consultations and testing occurs today. No appointment necessary. Refer to the list below for times and locations.
                                        Dance Placement Evaluations
                                        Monday, August 28
                                        8am
                                        Adair Hall

                                        The Dance Placement Evaluation is for all students, with previous dance training, interested in studying dance sometime during the upcoming school year to obtain permission for intermediate and advanced technique classes.

                                          Our W&M Community: Making a Tribe Choice
                                          Monday, August 28
                                          11:30am - 12:30pm
                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                                          Learn about campus policy, resources, and risk reduction with upper-class students focusing on alcohol, decision-making, and issues of sexual misconduct.
                                            ROTC Information Session
                                            Monday, August 28
                                            4pm - 5pm
                                            Sadler Center, Chesapeake C
                                            All interested students are welcome to attend.
                                              Fraternity/Sorority Meet & Greet
                                              Monday, August 28
                                              4:30pm - 6pm
                                              Sunken Garden
                                              Hang out at our informal gathering for new students. Information on fraternities, sororities, and the recruitment process are available.
                                                WMSURE Open House
                                                Monday, August 28
                                                5pm - 6pm
                                                Blow Memorial Hall, Room 236
                                                For students interested in learning more about the WMSURE program.
                                                  Multicultural Student Welcome
                                                  Monday, August 28
                                                  6:30pm - 7:30pm
                                                  Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                  Meet other new students, Center for Student Diversity staff, and members of 40 different diversity student organizations to learn about resources and opportunities.
                                                    Theatre & Dance Open House
                                                    Monday, August 28
                                                    6:30pm - 7:30pm
                                                    Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall
                                                    Learn more about the theatre and dance programs from faculty and current students, and tour Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.
                                                      William & Mary Men's Soccer vs N.C. State
                                                      Monday, August 28
                                                      7pm - 9pm
                                                      Williamsburg, Va., Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field
                                                        Over the Rainbow: LGBTQ Info & Reception
                                                        Monday, August 28
                                                        7:45pm - 8:45pm
                                                        Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                        If you are LGBTQ identified, non-heterosexual, gender non-conforming, or an LGBTQ ally, come meet other students and supporters to learn about available resources.
                                                          Sadler Sampler
                                                          Monday, August 28
                                                          9pm - 11pm
                                                          Sadler Center

                                                          Experience exciting events through the Sadler Center.

                                                            Bookstore Tours Take Place Today!
                                                            Tuesday, August 29
                                                            All day
                                                            Spirit Shop & Bookstore
                                                            Refer to your OA to learn when your tour will occur.
                                                              Course Registration
                                                              Tuesday, August 29
                                                              7:30am - 8:30am
                                                              Your Residence Hall, using your own laptop
                                                              Your OA will be available to assist you with this process beginning at 7:30 AM. Registration should not take an hour, but the system is available during the entire period.
                                                                SHOW Day (Students Helping Out Williamsburg)
                                                                Tuesday, August 29
                                                                9am - 1pm
                                                                Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                                All students registered for SHOW Day must attend. Lunch is included.
                                                                  W&M S.O.S. (Services. Outreach. Support)
                                                                  Tuesday, August 29
                                                                  1:30pm - 3:30pm
                                                                  Sadler Center, Lobby

                                                                  An opportunity to familiarize yourself with various campus offices and departments that provide student services, outreach, and support throughout your Tribe experience.

                                                                  Registration Re-Opens
                                                                  Tuesday, August 29
                                                                  3pm - 4pm
                                                                  Residence Halls, Computer Labs, or Your Own Laptop
                                                                  Add/Drop period begins for all undergraduate students.
                                                                    Registration Follow-up
                                                                    Tuesday, August 29
                                                                    4pm - 5pm
                                                                    Swem Library, Learning Center
                                                                    A time to consult with Academic Advising if you have not yet achieved a full-time course schedule of at least 12 credits.
                                                                      Annual Student Organizations and Activities Fair
                                                                      Tuesday, August 29
                                                                      7pm - 9pm
                                                                      Kaplan Arena

                                                                      This annual event will introduce students to many student organizations and involvement opportunities on campus.

                                                                        Classes Begin
                                                                        Wednesday, August 30
                                                                        All day
                                                                        Location not specified
                                                                          Opening Convocation
                                                                          Wednesday, August 30
                                                                          5:15pm
                                                                          Wren Yard
                                                                          An opportunity for the W&M community to come together to welcome all new students.
                                                                          My First W&M Weekend
                                                                          Thursday, August 31 - Monday, September 4
                                                                          Across Campus

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