Bursar's Office Open
Thursday, August 26
8am - 5pm
Blow Memorial Hall, Room 108


    Financial Aid Office Open
    Thursday, August 26
    8am - 5pm
    Blow Memorial Hall, Room 124
      University Registrar's Office Open
      Thursday, August 26
      8am - 5pm
      Blow Memorial Hall, Room 240


        Post Office Open
        Thursday, August 26
        8am - 5:30pm
        Sadler Center, Ground Floor


          Swem Library Open
          Thursday, August 26
          8am - 8pm
          Swem Library
          New RESIDENTIAL Student Move-In & Orientation Check-In
          Thursday, August 26
          1pm - 5pm
          Kaplan Arena, Across Campus

          New residential students (Class of 2025, Transfer,  Exchange, and JDP Host students) will move-in by appointment and check-in for New Student Orientation at the same time.

            Dinner
            Thursday, August 26
            5pm - 8pm
            Commons Dining Hall

            All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

              William & Mary Women's Soccer vs Old Dominion
              Thursday, August 26
              7pm - 9pm
              Williamsburg, Va., Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field
                Throwback Movie Night: Monsters University
                Thursday, August 26
                8:30pm - 10:30pm
                Sadler Center, Tidewater AB

                A #throwbackthursday screening of Monsters University.

                  Throwback Movie Night: The Princess Diaries
                  Thursday, August 26
                  8:30pm - 10:30pm
                  Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
                  A #thursdaythrowback movie screening of The Princess Diaries.
                    Breakfast
                    Friday, August 27
                    7am - 9am
                    Commons Dining Hall, Consult Your OA for Specific Time

                    All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                      Bursar's Office Open
                      Friday, August 27
                      8am - 4pm
                      Blow Memorial Hall, Room 108


                        Financial Aid Office Open
                        Friday, August 27
                        8am - 5pm
                        Blow Memorial Hall, Room 124

                          New RESIDENTIAL Student Move-In & Orientation Check-In
                          Friday, August 27
                          8am - 5pm
                          Kaplan Arena, Across Campus

                          New residential students (Class of 2025, Transfer,  Exchange, and JDP Host students) will move-in by appointment and check-in for New Student Orientation at the same time.

                            University Registrar's Office Open
                            Friday, August 27
                            8am - 5pm
                            Blow Memorial Hall, Room 240


                              Post Office Open
                              Friday, August 27
                              8am - 5:30pm
                              Sadler Center, Ground Floor


                                Swem Library Open
                                Friday, August 27
                                8am - 8pm
                                Swem Library
                                Community Connections
                                Friday, August 27
                                9:30am - 11am
                                Crim Dell Meadow

                                Community connections will take place throughout the day on the Crim Dell Meadow!

                                  Guided Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 1 of 3)
                                  Friday, August 27
                                  10am - 11am
                                  Swem Library, Main Lobby

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

                                    Auxiliary Services Fair
                                    Friday, August 27
                                    10am - 2pm
                                    Sadler Center, Terrace

                                    Chat with the folks who enhance the W&M student experience!

                                      Lunch
                                      Friday, August 27
                                      11am - 1:30pm
                                      Commons Dining Hall

                                      All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                      Lunchtime Community Connections
                                      Friday, August 27
                                      12pm - 1pm
                                      Commons Dining Hall

                                      Looking to already expand your social circle beyond your residential community, then meet the Community Connections OAs in front of the Commons Dining Hall at 12 Noon for lunch.

                                        Community Connections
                                        Friday, August 27
                                        1:30pm - 4pm
                                        Crim Dell Meadow

                                        Community connections will take place throughout the day on the Crim Dell Meadow!

                                          Guided Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 2 of 3)
                                          Friday, August 27
                                          2pm - 3pm
                                          Swem Library, Main Lobby

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

                                            Guided Swem Library Tours (Opportunity 3 of 3)
                                            Friday, August 27
                                            4pm - 5pm
                                            Swem Library, Main Lobby

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

                                              New COMMUTER Transfer & More Student Orientation Check-In
                                              Friday, August 27
                                              5pm - 5:30pm
                                              Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                              New Transfer, Exchange, and JDP students who are residing off-campus should plan to check-in for Transfer & More Orientation at the Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium.

                                                Dinner
                                                Friday, August 27
                                                5pm - 8pm
                                                Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                Consult your OA for specific meal time and location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                Transfer & More Opening Event
                                                Friday, August 27
                                                5:30pm - 6pm
                                                Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                Join us to kick-off the Transfer & More New Student Orientation!

                                                  Foundations and New Beginnings for Transfers & More
                                                  Friday, August 27
                                                  7:15pm - 8:30pm
                                                  Across Campus

                                                  Meet your Orientation Aides (OAs) and other students in your Orientation Group.

                                                    Group Time
                                                    Friday, August 27
                                                    7:30pm - 8:45pm
                                                    Across Campus

                                                    Time well-spent with your Orientation Group.

                                                      Craig Karges: Experience the Extraordinary
                                                      Friday, August 27
                                                      9pm - 10pm
                                                      Kaplan Arena

                                                      Craig Karges is truly extraordinary! The “extraordinist” is an award-winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author.

                                                        Breakfast
                                                        Saturday, August 28
                                                        7am - 9am
                                                        Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court
                                                        Consult your OAs for meal time and dining location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.
                                                        Our W&M Community: Tribe Values
                                                        Saturday, August 28
                                                        9:30am - 10:30am
                                                        Integrated Science Center (ISC), Room 1221

                                                        Watch a presentation on how W&M supports their students in and outside of the classroom.

                                                          Swem Library Open
                                                          Saturday, August 28
                                                          10am - 5pm
                                                          Swem Library
                                                          Post Office Open
                                                          Saturday, August 28
                                                          10:30am - 2:30pm
                                                          Sadler Center, Ground Floor
                                                            Celebrating Your William & Mary
                                                            Saturday, August 28
                                                            11am - 12pm
                                                            Kaplan Arena, or via Zoom (https://cwm.zoom.us/j/93956346161)
                                                            Take time to join us to celebrate your William & Mary!
                                                              Lunch
                                                              Saturday, August 28
                                                              12pm - 1:30pm
                                                              Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                              Consult your OA for exact meal time and dining location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                Academic Life: The Liberal Arts & Advising
                                                                Saturday, August 28
                                                                1:15pm - 2:15pm
                                                                Kaplan Arena

                                                                Join W&M faculty to discuss the academic expectations of the university. A faculty panel follows to discuss classroom dynamics & exciting possibilities for undergraduates with regard to research, scholarship and collaboration.

                                                                  Better Arguments Bring Us Together: Panel Discussion
                                                                  Saturday, August 28
                                                                  4:15pm
                                                                  Kaplan Arena

                                                                  Panelists will discuss a new initiative at William & Mary designed to bridge divides and restore civil discourse. 

                                                                    Dinner
                                                                    Saturday, August 28
                                                                    5pm - 8pm
                                                                    Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                    Consult your OA for exact meal time and dining location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                    Cultivating Authentic Excellence
                                                                    Saturday, August 28
                                                                    5:15pm - 6:15pm
                                                                    Kaplan Arena

                                                                    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.

                                                                      Pre-Professional Advising: Education
                                                                      Saturday, August 28
                                                                      6:15pm - 7pm
                                                                      Zoom

                                                                      Talk with a Pre-Professional Advisor to learn more about how to develop your academic coursework within this graduate/professional student pursuit. Click "Register for this Event" to access the Zoom room.

                                                                        Pre-Professional Advising: Law
                                                                        Saturday, August 28
                                                                        6:15pm - 7pm
                                                                        Zoom

                                                                        Talk with a Pre-Professional Advisor to learn more about how to develop your academic coursework within this graduate/professional student pursuit. Click "Register for this Event" to access the Zoom room.

                                                                          Pre-Professional Advising: Nursing, Physician's Assistant, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
                                                                          Saturday, August 28
                                                                          6:15pm - 7pm
                                                                          Zoom

                                                                          Talk with a Pre-Professional Advisor to learn more about how to develop your academic coursework within this graduate/professional student pursuit. 

                                                                            Late Night with STEP
                                                                            Saturday, August 28
                                                                            7pm - 10pm
                                                                            Compton Parking Lot

                                                                            Tour the Bee McLeod Recreation Center, get free food, play a few games, and make new friends while rocking out with our house DJ and a student band.

                                                                            Pre-Professional Advising: Business
                                                                            Saturday, August 28
                                                                            7:15pm - 8pm
                                                                            Zoom

                                                                            Talk with a Pre-Professional Advisor to learn more about how to develop your academic coursework within this graduate/professional student pursuit. Click "Register for this Event" to access the Zoom room.

                                                                              Pre-Professional Advising: Engineering
                                                                              Saturday, August 28
                                                                              7:15pm - 8pm
                                                                              Zoom

                                                                              Talk with a Pre-Professional Advisor to learn more about how to develop your academic coursework within this graduate/professional student pursuit. Click "Register for this Event" to access the Zoom room.

                                                                                Pre-Professional Advising: Medicine
                                                                                Saturday, August 28
                                                                                7:15pm - 8pm
                                                                                Zoom

                                                                                Talk with a Pre-Professional Advisor to learn more about how to develop your academic coursework within this graduate/professional student pursuit. Click "Register for this Event" to access the Zoom room.

                                                                                  Ensuring Community
                                                                                  Sunday, August 29 - Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                  Alongside Your Orientation Group

                                                                                  Learn about campus offices who consistently work behind-the-scenes to ensure our community stays strong.

                                                                                    Sustainability in the Context of W&M
                                                                                    Sunday, August 29 - Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                    On Your Own
                                                                                    Take a few moments to learn about what it means to be "sustainable" at William & Mary. 
                                                                                      Breakfast
                                                                                      Sunday, August 29
                                                                                      7am - 9am
                                                                                      Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                      Consult your OA for exact meal times and dining locations. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                      Swem Library Open
                                                                                      Sunday, August 29
                                                                                      10am - 5pm
                                                                                      Swem Library
                                                                                      Military Veteran Resource Brunch
                                                                                      Sunday, August 29
                                                                                      10:30am - 12:30pm
                                                                                      Sadler Center, Tidewater B

                                                                                      For any student who identifies as military/veteran!

                                                                                      Lunch
                                                                                      Sunday, August 29
                                                                                      11am - 1:30pm
                                                                                      Commons Dining Hall

                                                                                      Consult your OA for exact meal times and dining locations. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                      Choral Auditions
                                                                                      Sunday, August 29
                                                                                      11am - 3pm
                                                                                      Ewell Hall, Room 151

                                                                                      Interested in joining one of W&M's choral ensembles? Auditions for W&M Choir, Barksdale Treble Chorus, & The Botetourt Chamber Singers are in Ewell 151. Click the link to sign up for an audition.

                                                                                        Pre-Major Faculty Advising
                                                                                        Sunday, August 29
                                                                                        1pm - 6pm
                                                                                        Across Campus
                                                                                        Students will select an appointment time to meet with their faculty advisor either on Sunday afternoon or during Monday in order to prepare for Course Registration.
                                                                                          W&M Honor Pledge
                                                                                          Sunday, August 29
                                                                                          2:45pm - 3:45pm
                                                                                          Wren Courtyard

                                                                                          You will have the privilege of standing in the shadow of the oldest academic building in continuous use in the country as you take the Honor Pledge conducted by members of the Honor Council and Student Conduct Council.

                                                                                            Our W&M Community: One Tribe, Many Stories
                                                                                            Sunday, August 29
                                                                                            4pm - 5pm
                                                                                            Kaplan Arena

                                                                                            William & Mary students are diverse in talents, interests, backgrounds, and identities. Explore the rewards, obligations, and tensions associated with your commitment to the William & Mary Community

                                                                                              Dinner
                                                                                              Sunday, August 29
                                                                                              5pm - 8pm
                                                                                              Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                              Consult your OA for exact meal times and dining locations. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                              Cheers to Your First Year!
                                                                                              Sunday, August 29
                                                                                              8:30pm - 10:30pm
                                                                                              Zable Stadium at Cary Field

                                                                                              A very special Wren Tradition! Activities include updates from W&M Tribe Athletics, cheers by your Orientation Staff, and then we all take to Carey Field at Zable Stadium.

                                                                                                Breakfast
                                                                                                Monday, August 30
                                                                                                7am - 9am
                                                                                                Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                                Consult your OA for exact meal times and dining locations. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                                Dance Placement Opportunity (1/2)
                                                                                                Monday, August 30
                                                                                                8am - 9:30am
                                                                                                Adair Hall

                                                                                                 The Dance Placement Evaluation is held each Fall for students with previous dance training in any style who wish to enroll in a W&M technique course above Modern I.

                                                                                                  Pre-Major Faculty Advising
                                                                                                  Monday, August 30
                                                                                                  8am - 4pm
                                                                                                  Across Campus

                                                                                                  Students will select an appointment time to meet with their faculty advisor either on Sunday afternoon or during Monday in order to prepare for Course Registration.

                                                                                                    Post Office Open
                                                                                                    Monday, August 30
                                                                                                    8am - 5:30pm
                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Ground Floor
                                                                                                      Our W&M Community: Making A Tribe Choice
                                                                                                      Monday, August 30
                                                                                                      9am - 10am
                                                                                                      Sadler Center, Chesapeake ABC

                                                                                                      Learn about campus policy, resources, and risk reduction with upper-class students focusing on alcohol, decision-making, and issues of sexual misconduct.

                                                                                                        Chinese Studies Language Placement
                                                                                                        Monday, August 30
                                                                                                        10am - 3pm
                                                                                                        Washington Hall, Room 316


                                                                                                          Making A Tribe Choice: Small Group Dialouge
                                                                                                          Monday, August 30
                                                                                                          10am - 11pm
                                                                                                          Around Campus

                                                                                                          See your OA for room location

                                                                                                            Lunch
                                                                                                            Monday, August 30
                                                                                                            11am - 1:30pm
                                                                                                            Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                                            Consult your OA for exact meal time and dining location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                                            Academic Advising Drop-In Hours
                                                                                                            Monday, August 30
                                                                                                            2pm - 5pm
                                                                                                            Virtual

                                                                                                            An open session for students needing academic advising in order to complete course registration Monday evening.

                                                                                                              Fraternity & Sorority Meet & Greet
                                                                                                              Monday, August 30
                                                                                                              3:30pm - 5pm
                                                                                                              Sunken Garden

                                                                                                              Hang out at our informal gathering for new students. Information on fraternities, sororities, and the recruitment process are available.

                                                                                                                Theatre, Speech, & Dance Open House
                                                                                                                Monday, August 30
                                                                                                                4:30pm - 5:30pm
                                                                                                                Location not specified

                                                                                                                Join us to meet faculty, new students, and catch up with familiar faces! We welcome any and all questions about our upcoming season, changes to the format of classes, and how you can get involved!

                                                                                                                  Dinner
                                                                                                                  Monday, August 30
                                                                                                                  5pm - 8pm
                                                                                                                  Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                                                  Consult your OA for exact meal time and dining location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                                                  Course Registration
                                                                                                                  Monday, August 30
                                                                                                                  5:30pm - 6:30pm
                                                                                                                  Across Campus

                                                                                                                  Finalize your fall 2021 course schedule

                                                                                                                    Union Central Open Hours
                                                                                                                    Monday, August 30
                                                                                                                    6pm - 10pm
                                                                                                                    Sadler Center, Union Central (Ground Floor)

                                                                                                                    Union Central is W&M's game center. You can rent pool equipment, board games, air hockey, foosball, or play games on the PS4, Xbox, and Wii. Show who’s really the best at Mario Kart from your dorm and, remember, it’s all free. Just bring your ID! 

                                                                                                                      Center for Student Diversity (CSD) Showcase
                                                                                                                      Monday, August 30
                                                                                                                      6:30pm - 8:30pm
                                                                                                                      Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                                                                                                                      Meet other new students, CSD staff, and over 40 different diversity student organizations to learn about resources and opportunities.

                                                                                                                        Student Organization & Activities Fair  (SOAF 1 of 2)
                                                                                                                        Monday, August 30
                                                                                                                        8pm - 10pm
                                                                                                                        Kaplan Arena

                                                                                                                        A great opportunity for you to explore opportunities to get involved. Monday night you can meet:

                                                                                                                        • Civic Engagement and Community Service organizations
                                                                                                                        • Common Interest organizations
                                                                                                                        • Media and Publications organizations
                                                                                                                        • Club Sports organizations

                                                                                                                          AMP: Monday Night Fever
                                                                                                                          Monday, August 30
                                                                                                                          8:30pm - 11:30pm
                                                                                                                          Sadler Center

                                                                                                                          Wondering how to celebrate the beginning of the Fall semester? Join AMP to roll into the new school year! The Special Events Committee invites you to Monday Night Fever - a vintage 70’s/Disco roller rink. 

                                                                                                                            Breakfast
                                                                                                                            Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                            7am - 9am
                                                                                                                            Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                                                            Consult your OA for exact meal times and dining locations. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                                                            Post Office Open
                                                                                                                            Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                            8am - 5:30pm
                                                                                                                            Sadler Center, Ground Floor
                                                                                                                              Cohen Career Center Workshop
                                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                              9am - 10am
                                                                                                                              Sadler Center, Commonwealth

                                                                                                                              Learn how the Cohen Career Center can help you explore and pursue your career possibilities. This session will get you thinking about how your values, interests, personality, and skills play a role in making confident, informed career choices.

                                                                                                                                Swem Library Tours
                                                                                                                                Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                9am - 12pm
                                                                                                                                Swem Library

                                                                                                                                Consult Your OA 

                                                                                                                                  "Main Characters Gotta Eat Too" Campus Tour with More
                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                  10am
                                                                                                                                  Sadler Center, Lodge 1

                                                                                                                                  Use this time to get to know other students and William & Mary! This time will be spent exploring eating places in CW and scenes around campus that make you feel like a main character from a movie. Meet in Lodge 1 of the Sadler Center.

                                                                                                                                    Take Your Education Global!
                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                    10am - 12pm
                                                                                                                                    Sadler Terrace

                                                                                                                                    Take your academic pursuits international! Join the Global Education Office on the Sadler Terrace to learn about your study abroad options.

                                                                                                                                      Choral Auditions
                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                      10am - 4pm
                                                                                                                                      Ewell Hall

                                                                                                                                      Interested in joining one of W&M's choral ensembles? Auditions for W&M Choir, Barksdale Treble Chorus, & The Botetourt Chamber Singers are in Ewell 151. Click the link to sign up for an audition.

                                                                                                                                        Lunch
                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                        11am - 1:30pm
                                                                                                                                        Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                                                                        Consult your OA for exact meal time and dining location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                                                                        Add/Drop period begins
                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                        1pm
                                                                                                                                        Location not specified

                                                                                                                                        Add/Drop period begins at 1pm.

                                                                                                                                        Juniors and Seniors may elect to take a course Pass/Fail or Audit

                                                                                                                                          ROTC Open House
                                                                                                                                          Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                          1pm - 2pm
                                                                                                                                          Sadler Center, Tidewater A
                                                                                                                                            Academic Advising Drop-In Hours
                                                                                                                                            Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                            2pm - 5pm
                                                                                                                                            Virtual

                                                                                                                                            An open session for students needing academic advising in order to complete course registration Monday evening.

                                                                                                                                              Entrepreneurship Center Open House
                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                              3pm - 5pm
                                                                                                                                              Tribe Square, The Hub

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

                                                                                                                                                Dinner
                                                                                                                                                Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                                5pm - 8pm
                                                                                                                                                Commons Dining Hall, or Sadler Center Court

                                                                                                                                                Consult your OA for exact meal time and dining location. All meals are provided to new students for the duration of orientation using the wristband issued during the check-in process.

                                                                                                                                                Union Central Open Hours
                                                                                                                                                Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                                6pm - 10pm
                                                                                                                                                Sadler Center, Union Central (Ground Floor)

                                                                                                                                                Union Central is W&M's game center. You can rent pool equipment, board games, air hockey, foosball, or play games on the PS4, Xbox, and Wii. Show who’s really the best at Mario Kart from your dorm and, remember, it’s all free. Just bring your ID! 

                                                                                                                                                  Student Organization & Activities Fair  (SOAF 2 of 2)
                                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, August 31
                                                                                                                                                  8pm - 10pm
                                                                                                                                                  Kaplan Arena

                                                                                                                                                  A great opportunity for you to explore opportunities to get involved. Tuesday night you meet:

                                                                                                                                                  • Academic & Professional development organizations
                                                                                                                                                  • Culture & Identity organizations
                                                                                                                                                  • Performance & Arts organizations
                                                                                                                                                  • Spirituality, Faith & Religion organizations