Student Research Shark Tank Competition
Thursday, August 3
1pm - 3pm
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

Please join us as W&M students pitch their policy-relevant, internationally focused research proposals and compete for up to $20,000 in funding!

Please RSVP.

    Cascade Basic Training
    Wednesday, August 9
    2pm - 4pm
    Jones Hall, Room 203

    New to Cascade? It all starts here. Register.


      Parent & Family Orientation
      Friday, August 25 - Saturday, August 26
      Across Campus
      Welcome to the Tribe!
      New Student Orientation
      Friday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 29
      Across Campus
      Welcome to the Tribe!
        Your William & Mary Welcome
        Friday, August 25
        4:30pm - 5:30pm
        Kaplan Arena
        This event marks the beginning of your William & Mary experience.
          Sadler Sampler
          Monday, August 28
          9pm - 11pm
          Sadler Center

          Experience exciting events through the Sadler Center.

            Annual Student Organizations and Activities Fair
            Tuesday, August 29
            7pm - 9pm
            Kaplan Arena

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

              Classes Begin
              Wednesday, August 30
              All day
              Location not specified
                Sophomore Swag & Sweets!
                Wednesday, August 30
                8:30am - 10:30am
                Sadler Center, The Terrace
                Hey Class of 2020, come to the Terrace on the morning of the First Day of Classes for free coffee, tea, muffins, pastries, and swag!
                Opening Convocation
                Wednesday, August 30
                5:15pm
                Wren Yard
                An opportunity for the W&M community to come together to welcome all new students.
                Meet the Greens
                Thursday, August 31
                1pm - 3pm
                Sunken Garden

                Kick-off My 1st W&M Weekend with Meet the Greens! Talk to student orgs, committees, professors, offices, departments, and local businesses about research, internships, and projects. Learn more about sustainability at W&M with FREE FOOD, MUSIC, and FUN!

                Opening Reception - Mural Unveiling & Dramatic Performance
                Thursday, August 31
                4pm - 6pm
                Swem Library, Lobby and Read & Relax Room

                Unveiling of a mural created by students, alums, and others of the campus and surrounding communities.  Dramatic performance by Valarie Gray Holmes & Company

                Meet the Muscarelle
                Thursday, August 31
                5:30pm - 7:30pm
                Muscarelle Museum of Art

                Let the Muscarelle and Greater Williamsburg welcome you back to with early access to our exhibitions, open to the public September 2nd. Come and enjoy free snacks from local businesses, games, music, and art to kick off the 2017-2018 school year!

                Virginia Symphony Under the Stars
                Thursday, August 31
                7:30pm
                Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka

                The Virginia Symphony Orchestra returns for their annual performance at William & Mary.