Welcome Days

Students, especially those returning students who may still be finding their unique W&M experience, should take advantage of the move-in weekend to explore and/or re-acquaint yourself with our community on your own terms.

The calendar will populate as university partners confirm their participation, so check back frequently!


This calendar presented by Student Transition Engagement Programs
Virtual Health & Wellness
Virtual FitWell Class: Wake-Up Yoga with Cindy August 12
7:30am - 8:15am Zoom View Full Event
Virtual Health & Wellness
Virtual FitWell Class: Meditation to Mindfully Begin the Day with Martha August 12
8am - 8:15am Zoom View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names R-Z) August 12
8am - 11am Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, sadler terrace, terrace, sadler, sadler center, trees, studying, bricks, dining, food
Aroma's Daily Grind      August 12
8am - 5pm Daily Grind View Full Event
indoors, inside, bookstore, store, display, tables, books, shop, shopping
Bookstore Tours August 12
9am - 4:30pm Spirit Shop & Bookstore View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Brunch August 12
10:30am - 2:30pm Commons Dining Hall View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names J-Q) August 12
11am - 2pm Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Tribe Market August 12
11am - 8pm Tribe Market View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 12
12pm - 1pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 12
12pm - 1pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
Virtual Health & Wellness
Virtual FitWell Class: Creative Art Therapy with Sarah August 12
12pm - 1pm Zoom View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 12
2pm - 3pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 12
2pm - 3pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names A-I) August 12
2pm - 5pm Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 12
4pm - 5pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 12
4pm - 5pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner August 12
5pm - 8pm See Locations Below View Full Event
Virtual Health & Wellness
Virtual FitWell Class: Yoga for Stress Management with Cindy August 12
5:30pm - 6:15pm Zoom View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, tours, walking, trees, fall, autumn, parents, family, families
Joint Degree Programme Home and Host Students: Lake Matoaka at Sunset August 12
6pm - 8pm Sunken Garden View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, trees, fall, autumn, orientation, move in
New Resident Community Meeting August 12
7pm - 8pm Your Residence Hall View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast August 13
7am - 10:30am See List Below View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names A-I) August 13
8am - 11am Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, sadler terrace, terrace, sadler, sadler center, trees, studying, bricks, dining, food
Aroma's Daily Grind      August 13
8am - 5pm Daily Grind View Full Event
indoors, inside, bookstore, store, display, tables, books, shop, shopping
Bookstore Tours August 13
9am - 4:30pm Spirit Shop & Bookstore View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names R-Z) August 13
11am - 2pm Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch August 13
11am - 2:30pm See List Below View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Tribe Market August 13
11am - 8pm Tribe Market View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 13
12pm - 1pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 13
12pm - 1pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 13
2pm - 3pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 13
2pm - 3pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
Virtual Health & Wellness
Virtual FitWell Class: Barre with Clare August 13
2pm - 3pm Zoom View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names J-Q) August 13
2pm - 5pm Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 13
4pm - 5pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 13
4pm - 5pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner August 13
5pm - 8pm See List Below View Full Event
Virtual Health & Wellness
Virtual FitWell Class: BodyPump with Doug and Terry August 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm Zoom View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, trees, fall, autumn, orientation, move in
New Resident Community Meeting August 13
7pm - 8pm Your Residence Hall View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, family, families, family weekend, wren, lanterns, night, courtyard, candles
Joint Degree Programme Home & Host Students: Ghost Tour August 13
9pm - 11pm Sunken Garden View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Breakfast August 14
7am - 10:30am See below: Commons Dining Hall or the Sadler Center's Center Court View Full Event
Virtual Health & Wellness
Virtual FitWell Class: Meditation to Mindfully Begin the Day with Martha August 14
8am - 8:15am Zoom View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names J-Q) August 14
8am - 11am Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
outdoors, outside, trees, flowers, summer, confusion corner, college corner, sign, logo
Chinese Language Placement August 14
8am - 1pm Online View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, sadler terrace, terrace, sadler, sadler center, trees, studying, bricks, dining, food
Aroma's Daily Grind      August 14
8am - 2pm Daily Grind View Full Event
indoors, inside, bookstore, store, display, tables, books, shop, shopping
Bookstore Tours August 14
9am - 4:30pm Spirit Shop & Bookstore View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names A-I) August 14
11am - 2pm Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Lunch August 14
11am - 2:30pm See List Below View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Chick-fil-A August 14
11am - 8pm Chick-fil-A - Richmond Road View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Tribe Market August 14
11am - 8pm Tribe Market View Full Event
GRI Info Slide
GRI & You: A Virtual First Step into 427 Scotland St. August 14
12pm - 1pm Zoom View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 14
12pm - 1pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 14
12pm - 1pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, sunken garden
Joint Degree Programme Home and Host Students: Kilwin's Run and Picnic August 14
12:30pm - 2pm Sunken Garden View Full Event
GRI Info Slide
GRI & You: A Virtual First Step into 427 Scotland St. August 14
2pm - 3pm Zoom View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 14
2pm - 3pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 14
2pm - 3pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names R-Z) August 14
2pm - 5pm Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor) View Full Event
hiking in the matoaka woods
Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods August 14
4pm - 5pm The Bee McLeod Recreation Center View Full Event
canoeing on lake matoaka
Paddling on Lake Matoaka August 14
4pm - 5pm Common Glory Boathouse View Full Event
food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students
Dinner August 14
5pm - 8pm See List Below View Full Event
students, outdoors, outside, people, sunken garden
New Beginnings: Your New Tribe Home August 14
8pm - 9:30pm Your Residence Hall View Full Event
Virtual FitWell Class: Wake-Up Yoga with Cindy
Wednesday, August 12
7:30am - 8:15am
Zoom
    Virtual FitWell Class: Meditation to Mindfully Begin the Day with Martha
    Wednesday, August 12
    8am - 8:15am
    Zoom


      Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names R-Z)
      Wednesday, August 12
      8am - 11am
      Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
      New students with an R - Z Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
        Aroma's Daily Grind     
        Wednesday, August 12
        8am - 5pm
        Daily Grind
        Aroma's Daily Grind is open to help you get the day started off on a great note! Stop by to grab a coffee or pastry to help you through the day.
        Bookstore Tours
        Wednesday, August 12
        9am - 4:30pm
        Spirit Shop & Bookstore

        Join us at the W&M Bookstore to learn more about the services that are available to you as a William and Mary student! *Registration via TribeLink is required

        Brunch
        Wednesday, August 12
        10:30am - 2:30pm
        Commons Dining Hall

        All Welcome Days and Orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

        Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names J-Q)
        Wednesday, August 12
        11am - 2pm
        Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
        New students with a J - Q Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
          Tribe Market
          Wednesday, August 12
          11am - 8pm
          Tribe Market

          Stop by Tribe Market to grab a quick snack or beverage on the go. 



          Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
          Wednesday, August 12
          12pm - 1pm
          The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

          The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

          Paddling on Lake Matoaka
          Wednesday, August 12
          12pm - 1pm
          Common Glory Boathouse

          The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

          Virtual FitWell Class: Creative Art Therapy with Sarah
          Wednesday, August 12
          12pm - 1pm
          Zoom
            Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
            Wednesday, August 12
            2pm - 3pm
            The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

            The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

            Paddling on Lake Matoaka
            Wednesday, August 12
            2pm - 3pm
            Common Glory Boathouse

            The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

            Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names A-I)
            Wednesday, August 12
            2pm - 5pm
            Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
            New students with an A - I Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
              Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
              Wednesday, August 12
              4pm - 5pm
              The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

              The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

              Paddling on Lake Matoaka
              Wednesday, August 12
              4pm - 5pm
              Common Glory Boathouse

              The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

              Dinner
              Wednesday, August 12
              5pm - 8pm
              See Locations Below

              All Welcome Days and Orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

              Virtual FitWell Class: Yoga for Stress Management with Cindy
              Wednesday, August 12
              5:30pm - 6:15pm
              Zoom
                Joint Degree Programme Home and Host Students: Lake Matoaka at Sunset
                Wednesday, August 12
                6pm - 8pm
                Sunken Garden
                This program is open to members of the St. Andrews William & Mary Joint Degree Programme.
                  New Resident Community Meeting
                  Wednesday, August 12
                  7pm - 8pm
                  Your Residence Hall

                  Welcome to William & Mary!

                    Breakfast
                    Thursday, August 13
                    7am - 10:30am
                    See List Below

                    All welcome days and orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

                    Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names A-I)
                    Thursday, August 13
                    8am - 11am
                    Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
                    New students with an A - I Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
                      Aroma's Daily Grind     
                      Thursday, August 13
                      8am - 5pm
                      Daily Grind
                      Aroma's Daily Grind is open to help you get the day started off on a great note! Stop by to grab a coffee or pastry to help you through the day.
                      Bookstore Tours
                      Thursday, August 13
                      9am - 4:30pm
                      Spirit Shop & Bookstore

                      Join us at the W&M Bookstore to learn more about the services that are available to you as a William and Mary student! *Registration via TribeLink is required

                      Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names R-Z)
                      Thursday, August 13
                      11am - 2pm
                      Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
                      New students with an R - Z Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
                        Lunch
                        Thursday, August 13
                        11am - 2:30pm
                        See List Below

                        All welcome days and orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

                        Tribe Market
                        Thursday, August 13
                        11am - 8pm
                        Tribe Market

                        Stop by Tribe Market to grab a quick snack or beverage on the go. 



                        Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
                        Thursday, August 13
                        12pm - 1pm
                        The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                        The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                        Paddling on Lake Matoaka
                        Thursday, August 13
                        12pm - 1pm
                        Common Glory Boathouse

                        The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                        Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
                        Thursday, August 13
                        2pm - 3pm
                        The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                        The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                        Paddling on Lake Matoaka
                        Thursday, August 13
                        2pm - 3pm
                        Common Glory Boathouse

                        The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                        Virtual FitWell Class: Barre with Clare
                        Thursday, August 13
                        2pm - 3pm
                        Zoom
                          Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names J-Q)
                          Thursday, August 13
                          2pm - 5pm
                          Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
                          New students with a J - Q Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
                            Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
                            Thursday, August 13
                            4pm - 5pm
                            The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                            The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                            Paddling on Lake Matoaka
                            Thursday, August 13
                            4pm - 5pm
                            Common Glory Boathouse

                            The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                            Dinner
                            Thursday, August 13
                            5pm - 8pm
                            See List Below

                            All welcome days and orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

                            Virtual FitWell Class: BodyPump with Doug and Terry
                            Thursday, August 13
                            5:30pm - 6:30pm
                            Zoom
                              New Resident Community Meeting
                              Thursday, August 13
                              7pm - 8pm
                              Your Residence Hall

                              Welcome to William & Mary!

                                Joint Degree Programme Home & Host Students: Ghost Tour
                                Thursday, August 13
                                9pm - 11pm
                                Sunken Garden

                                This program is open to members of the St. Andrews William & Mary Joint Degree Programme.

                                  Breakfast
                                  Friday, August 14
                                  7am - 10:30am
                                  See below: Commons Dining Hall or the Sadler Center's Center Court

                                  All welcome days and orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

                                  Virtual FitWell Class: Meditation to Mindfully Begin the Day with Martha
                                  Friday, August 14
                                  8am - 8:15am
                                  Zoom


                                    Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names J-Q)
                                    Friday, August 14
                                    8am - 11am
                                    Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
                                    New students with a J - Q Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
                                      Chinese Language Placement
                                      Friday, August 14
                                      8am - 1pm
                                      Online

                                      Chinese language placement for students who have taken Chinese in high school or at another college or university. 

                                        Aroma's Daily Grind     
                                        Friday, August 14
                                        8am - 2pm
                                        Daily Grind
                                        Aroma's Daily Grind is open to help you get the day started off on a great note! Stop by to grab a coffee or pastry to help you through the day.
                                        Bookstore Tours
                                        Friday, August 14
                                        9am - 4:30pm
                                        Spirit Shop & Bookstore

                                        Join us at the W&M Bookstore to learn more about the services that are available to you as a William and Mary student! *Registration via TribeLink is required

                                        Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names A-I)
                                        Friday, August 14
                                        11am - 2pm
                                        Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
                                        New students with an A - I Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
                                          Lunch
                                          Friday, August 14
                                          11am - 2:30pm
                                          See List Below

                                          All welcome days and orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

                                          Chick-fil-A
                                          Friday, August 14
                                          11am - 8pm
                                          Chick-fil-A - Richmond Road

                                          The Chick-fil-A on Richmond Rd (next to Wawa) is open for carryout!

                                          Tribe Market
                                          Friday, August 14
                                          11am - 8pm
                                          Tribe Market

                                          Stop by Tribe Market to grab a quick snack or beverage on the go. 



                                          GRI & You: A Virtual First Step into 427 Scotland St.
                                          Friday, August 14
                                          12pm - 1pm
                                          Zoom
                                          Learn how to get involved in the Global Research Institute!
                                          Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
                                          Friday, August 14
                                          12pm - 1pm
                                          The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                                          The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                                          Paddling on Lake Matoaka
                                          Friday, August 14
                                          12pm - 1pm
                                          Common Glory Boathouse

                                          The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                                          Joint Degree Programme Home and Host Students: Kilwin's Run and Picnic
                                          Friday, August 14
                                          12:30pm - 2pm
                                          Sunken Garden

                                          This event is open to members of the St. Andrew's William and Mary Joint Degree Programme

                                            GRI & You: A Virtual First Step into 427 Scotland St.
                                            Friday, August 14
                                            2pm - 3pm
                                            Zoom
                                            Learn how to get involved in the Global Research Institute!
                                            Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
                                            Friday, August 14
                                            2pm - 3pm
                                            The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                                            The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                                            Paddling on Lake Matoaka
                                            Friday, August 14
                                            2pm - 3pm
                                            Common Glory Boathouse

                                            The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                                            Mailbox Key Pick-up (Student Last Names R-Z)
                                            Friday, August 14
                                            2pm - 5pm
                                            Sadler Center, First Floor (Ground Floor)
                                            New students with an R - Z Last Name are able to pick up their personal mailbox key.
                                              Guided Hike of the Lake Matoaka Woods
                                              Friday, August 14
                                              4pm - 5pm
                                              The Bee McLeod Recreation Center

                                              The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                                              Paddling on Lake Matoaka
                                              Friday, August 14
                                              4pm - 5pm
                                              Common Glory Boathouse

                                              The Tribe Adventure Program (TAP) would like to invite you to join us for some outdoor fun during Move-In! 

                                              Dinner
                                              Friday, August 14
                                              5pm - 8pm
                                              See List Below

                                              All welcome days and orientation meals are provided for new fall semester students by showing their wristband at the door.

                                              New Beginnings: Your New Tribe Home
                                              Friday, August 14
                                              8pm - 9:30pm
                                              Your Residence Hall
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