Local Area Merchants Fair
Thursday, August 23
1pm - 5pm
Sadler Center, Lobby

A variety of on-campus and Williamsburg merchants offer everything from banking and computers, to clothing and groceries.

    Get Your Student Tribe Card
    Friday, August 24
    8am - 1pm
    Campus Center, Trinkle Hall
    The Tribe Card is an essential part of life at W&M.
      Mailbox Key Pick-up
      Friday, August 24
      8:30am - 4:30pm
      Sadler Center, James & York Rooms
      Pick up your personal mailbox key.
        Local Area Merchants Fair
        Friday, August 24
        9am - 2pm
        Sadler Center, Lobby
          Lunch
          Friday, August 24
          11am - 1pm
          See List Below

          Lunch is available to incoming students and families by wearing and displaying their meal wristbands.  Please us this time to say "see you later" to your student.  At 2 PM, students and families will separate for the remainder of Orientation programming.

          W&M Auxiliary Services Fair
          Friday, August 24
          11am - 2pm
          Kaplan Arena, Ukrop Way Lawn
          Dorm Mania Summer Sale    
          Friday, August 24
          12pm - 8pm
          Location not specified

          Head to DormMania's annual sale on Yates Field to pick up all sorts of dorm essentials and non-essentials!

          Building the Foundation: Your New Tribe Home
          Friday, August 24
          2pm - 2:30pm
          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

          Join with your new community-mates for an afternoon of get-to-know-you activities, followed by your first of three required community meetings led by your Orientation Aide (OA) and Resident Assistant (RA).

            Your William & Mary Welcome
            Friday, August 24
            4:30pm - 5:30pm
            Kaplan Arena
            This event marks the beginning of your William & Mary experience.
              Dinner
              Friday, August 24
              6pm - 7pm
              Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                Off-Campus Community Meeting
                Friday, August 24
                7:30pm - 8:30pm
                Sadler Center, Chesapeake C

                New Transfer, Exchange, and Joint Degree Programme Host Students residing off-campus are required to attend this meeting.

                  On-Campus Community Meeting
                  Friday, August 24
                  7:30pm - 8:30pm
                  Sadler Center, Tidewater AB

                  New Transfer, Exchange, and Joint Degree Programme Host Students residing on-campus are required to attend this session.

                    President's Serenade
                    Friday, August 24
                    9:15pm - 9:45pm
                    Wren Yard
                    Your first W&M new student tradition.
                      Audition for a Choral Ensemble: W&M Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers, Women's Chorus!
                      Saturday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 28
                      Ewell Hall, Starting 8/25 Sign-up Outside Room 151

                      Auditions to join the W&M Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers and/or Women's Chorus will be held August 26 - 28. Students should sign-up for a time slot outside of Room 151, Ewell Hall.

                        Breakfast
                        Saturday, August 25
                        6:30am - 8am
                        Sadler Center, Center Court


                          Local Area Merchants Fair
                          Saturday, August 25
                          8am - 12pm
                          Sadler Center, Lobby

                          A variety of on-campus and Williamsburg merchants offer everything from banking and computers, to clothing and groceries.

                            Dorm Mania Summer Sale    
                            Saturday, August 25
                            8am - 8pm
                            Location not specified

                            Head to DormMania's annual sale on Yates Field to pick up all sorts of dorm essentials and non-essentials!

                            New Student Orientation Kick-Off
                            Saturday, August 25
                            8:30am - 9am
                            Kaplan Arena
                              New Student Worship
                              Saturday, August 25
                              10:30am - 11:15am
                              Wren Chapel

                              Join BCM & Local Community Churches for worship and more!


                                Free Time - Exchange Students
                                Saturday, August 25
                                10:30am - 12pm
                                Location not specified
                                  Lunch
                                  Saturday, August 25
                                  12:30pm - 1:15pm
                                  Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                    Early Registration & Faculty Advisor Appointment Set-up - Joint Degree Programme Host Students
                                    Saturday, August 25
                                    1:30pm - 2pm
                                    Tucker Hall, Room 111
                                    Register for several classes and schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor.
                                      Early Registration & Pre-Major Faculty Advisor Appointment Set-up - Transfer Students
                                      Saturday, August 25
                                      1:30pm - 2pm
                                      Consult Your OA
                                      Register for several classes and schedule your first meeting with your pre-major advisor.
                                        Free Time - Exchange Students
                                        Saturday, August 25
                                        1:30pm - 2:30pm
                                        Location not specified
                                          The W&M Transition 
                                          Saturday, August 25
                                          2:30pm - 3:45pm
                                          Room 1221
                                            Dinner
                                            Saturday, August 25
                                            5pm - 7:30pm
                                            Commons Dining Hall
                                              Dinner - Joint Degree Programme Host Students
                                              Saturday, August 25
                                              5:15pm - 6:30pm
                                              Sadler Center, Tidewater B
                                              Dinner and informational meeting for Host and Home St Andrews Joint Degree Programme students.
                                                Late Night at the Rec
                                                Saturday, August 25
                                                8pm - 11pm
                                                The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                                                Learn and experience everything that is offered through Campus Rec.  

                                                  Conduct & Honor Pledge with Wren Building Tour
                                                  Sunday, August 26
                                                  All day
                                                  Wren Courtyard
                                                  Experience the tradition of honor at William & Mary in the building where it all began.
                                                    Pre-Professional Program Info Meetings (Offered Multiple Times)
                                                    Sunday, August 26
                                                    All day
                                                    See Locations Below
                                                    Students with interests in the fields/concentrations listed below should embrace the opportunity to ask questions of affiliated faculty and collect information. Each session offered at least twice.
                                                      William & Mary Symphony Orchestra Auditions!
                                                      Sunday, August 26 - Saturday, September 1
                                                      Ewell Hall

                                                      Auditions will be held Wednesday, August 29 - Saturday, September 1.  Sign-up at http://wmso.wm.edu/audition-information/


                                                        Breakfast
                                                        Sunday, August 26
                                                        6:30am - 9am
                                                        Sadler Center, Center Court


                                                          Dorm Mania Summer Sale    
                                                          Sunday, August 26
                                                          8am - 2pm
                                                          Location not specified

                                                          Head to DormMania's annual sale on Yates Field to pick up all sorts of dorm essentials and non-essentials!

                                                          Military/Veteran Resource Brunch
                                                          Sunday, August 26
                                                          10:30am - 12:30pm
                                                          Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                                                          For any student who identifies as military/veteran! Join current similarly-identifying students and a variety of campus administrators who can be a resource to you during your time as a member of the Tribe!
                                                          Lunch
                                                          Sunday, August 26
                                                          12pm - 1pm
                                                          Commons Dining Hall
                                                          Our W&M Community: One Tribe, Many Stories
                                                          Sunday, August 26
                                                          1pm - 2pm
                                                          Kaplan Arena

                                                          Explore the rewards, obligations, and tensions associated with the diverse talents, interests, and identities in our community.

                                                            Meet the Greens!
                                                            Sunday, August 26
                                                            3:30pm - 5:30pm
                                                            Sadler Center, The Terrace

                                                            Come on out to meet some of the groups involved in sustainability on and off campus!

                                                            Campus Tour with More!
                                                            Sunday, August 26
                                                            4:30pm
                                                            Across Campus

                                                            Tours of campus with a unique spin!

                                                              Dinner
                                                              Sunday, August 26
                                                              5pm - 6pm
                                                              Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                Transfer & More Ice Cream Social
                                                                Sunday, August 26
                                                                6pm - 7:30pm
                                                                DuPont Hall, Fire Pit

                                                                Come hang out with your Transfer & More peers and Orientation Aides.  Enjoy ice cream with all the toppings on FYE!

                                                                Social Time
                                                                Sunday, August 26
                                                                7pm - 8:30pm
                                                                TBD
                                                                An opportunity to mix and mingle with your fellow Transfer & More Students.
                                                                  Cheers to Your First Year!
                                                                  Sunday, August 26
                                                                  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 all take to Carey Field at Zable Stadium.
                                                                    Consider How You'll Fulfill Your Language Requirement!
                                                                    Monday, August 27
                                                                    All day
                                                                    Washington Hall, See Below
                                                                    If you plan to pursue language coursework, or have not yet fulfilled your Language Proficiency Requirement, note that language consultations and placement testing occurs today. No appointment is necessary! Refer to the list below for times and locations.
                                                                      Pre-Major Advising Appointments Take Place Today!
                                                                      Monday, August 27
                                                                      All day
                                                                      Faculty Offices
                                                                      Your faculty advising appointment is today's priority!  If your meeting time conflicts with any of today's large-group presentations, let your OA know ASAP.  They will help make arrangements for you to attend an alternate session time.
                                                                        Breakfast
                                                                        Monday, August 27
                                                                        8am - 9am
                                                                        Sadler Center, Center Court


                                                                          Dance Placement Evaluation (1 of 2)
                                                                          Monday, August 27
                                                                          8am - 9:30am
                                                                          Adair Hall, Dance Studio
                                                                          Interested in pursuing dance coursework at W&M and have previous dance training? Attend one of these two dance placement evaluations! Results determine the appropriate courses for students.
                                                                            Lunch
                                                                            Monday, August 27
                                                                            12pm - 1pm
                                                                            Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                            Ensuring Community at William & Mary
                                                                            Monday, August 27
                                                                            1pm - 2pm
                                                                            Room 1221
                                                                            This presentation showcases offices and department that we readily reference during policy and protocol review.  This is your opportunity to learn about their work ensuring our community stay strong, from them directly.
                                                                              Dance Placement Evaluation (2 of 2)
                                                                              Monday, August 27
                                                                              1pm - 2:30pm
                                                                              Adair Hall, Dance Studio
                                                                              Interested in pursuing dance coursework at W&M and have previous dance training? Attend one of these two dance placement evaluations! Results determine the appropriate courses for students.
                                                                                Our W&M Community: Making a Tribe Choice
                                                                                Monday, August 27
                                                                                2:30pm - 3:30pm
                                                                                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 27
                                                                                  4pm - 5pm
                                                                                  Sadler Center, Chesapeake C
                                                                                  All interested students are welcome to attend.
                                                                                    Fraternity/Sorority Meet & Greet
                                                                                    Monday, August 27
                                                                                    4:30pm - 6pm
                                                                                    Sunken Garden
                                                                                    Hang out at our informal gathering for new students. Information on fraternities, sororities, and the recruitment process are available.
                                                                                      Dinner
                                                                                      Monday, August 27
                                                                                      5pm - 8pm
                                                                                      Commons Dining Hall
                                                                                        Theatre, Speech, and Dance Open House
                                                                                        Monday, August 27
                                                                                        5:30pm
                                                                                        Location not specified

                                                                                        Come meet the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Theatre, Speech, & Dance.

                                                                                          Center for Student Diversity (CSD) Showcase & Organization Fair
                                                                                          Monday, August 27
                                                                                          6:30pm - 8:30pm
                                                                                          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium to Tidewater Rooms
                                                                                          Meet other new students, CSD staff, and over 40 different diversity student organizations to learn about resources and opportunities.  The night kicks off in Commonwealth with our annual Showcase, followed by the Organization Fair in the Tidewater Rooms.
                                                                                            SAdler sAMPler
                                                                                            Monday, August 27
                                                                                            9pm - 11pm
                                                                                            Sadler Center, The Entire Building
                                                                                            Come experience what Student Assembly (SA), Alma Mater Productions (AMP), and First Year Experience (FYE) have to offer! 
                                                                                            Bookstore Tours Take Place Today!
                                                                                            Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                            All day
                                                                                            Spirit Shop & Bookstore
                                                                                            Tours of the Bookstore will take place today.  Refer to your OA for your group's schedule time and meeting place.  This is your opportunity to peruse W&M gear and review/purchase from the textbook collection.
                                                                                              Breakfast
                                                                                              Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                              7am - 10am
                                                                                              Sadler Center, Center Court


                                                                                                Course Registration
                                                                                                Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                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 28
                                                                                                  8:30am - 1pm
                                                                                                  Sadler Center, Tidewater Rooms
                                                                                                  All students registered for SHOW Day must attend. Lunch is included.
                                                                                                    Cohen & You - Transfer Groups 1 - 6
                                                                                                    Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                    9am - 10am
                                                                                                    Cohen Career Center, Lobby
                                                                                                      Cohen & You - Transfer Groups 7-12
                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                      10am - 11am
                                                                                                      Cohen Career Center, Lobby
                                                                                                        Lunch
                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                        11:30am - 2pm
                                                                                                        Commons Dining Hall
                                                                                                        W&M S.O.S. (Services. Outreach. Support)
                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                        2pm - 3pm
                                                                                                        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 28 - Friday, September 7
                                                                                                        3pm - 11:59pm
                                                                                                        Residence Halls, Computer Labs, or Your Own Laptop
                                                                                                        Add/Drop period begins for all undergraduate students.
                                                                                                          Registration Follow-up
                                                                                                          Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                          4pm - 5pm
                                                                                                          Swem Library, Learning Center
                                                                                                          A time to consult with Academic Advising if you have not yet achieved a full-time course schedule of at least 12 credits.
                                                                                                            Dinner
                                                                                                            Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                            6pm - 7pm
                                                                                                            Sadler Center, Center Court
                                                                                                              Student Organizations and Activities Fair
                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 28
                                                                                                              7pm - 9pm
                                                                                                              Kaplan Arena
                                                                                                              Start the new school year off right! Come check out the multitude of ways to get involved on campus.
                                                                                                                Opening Convocation
                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 29
                                                                                                                5:15pm - 6:30pm
                                                                                                                Wren Yard

                                                                                                                An opportunity for the W&M community to come together to welcome all new students! 2018 may be our warmest Convocation to date ? we encourage lightweight clothing, hats, and sunscreen.  Water stations will be available in the Wren Yard and Courtyard.


                                                                                                                My First W&M Weekend
                                                                                                                Thursday, August 30 - Tuesday, September 4
                                                                                                                Across Campus

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