Breakfast
Saturday, August 27
7am - 9am
Sadler Center, The Food Hall

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

    Open: Tribe Card Services    
    Saturday, August 27
    9am - 5pm
    Campus Center, Room 169

    Visit the Tribe Card Services Office for any needs surrounding your Tribe Card. New students who did not receive their Tribe Card during Residence Life or Orientation Check In should plan to visit the Tribe Card Services Office during open hours. 

      Cultivating Authentic Excellence
      Saturday, August 27
      9:30am - 10:30am
      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.

        Take to the Rec!
        Saturday, August 27
        10:45am - 11:45am
        The Bee McLeod Recreation Center, Lobby
        The Department of Campus Recreation provides recreational opportunities to all members of the William & Mary Community to enhance and foster a lifelong appreciation for health, wellness and recreation.
          Lunch
          Saturday, August 27
          12pm - 1:30pm
          Sadler Center, The Food Hall

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

            Our William & Mary Community: Tribe Values
            Saturday, August 27
            1:15pm - 2:15pm
            Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

            Join the Dean of Students Office as they present an outline of our community values and the resources available to students that support your success, in and outside of the academic classroom.

              Engaging Across Difference Through Better Arguments
              Saturday, August 27
              2:30pm - 3:30pm
              Kaplan Arena

              Being a college student requires an open mind and a willingness to respect conflict and its place within the university experience.

                Academic Life: The Liberal Arts Experience
                Saturday, August 27
                3:45pm - 4:45pm
                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.

                  Take to the Rec!
                  Saturday, August 27
                  3:45pm - 4:45pm
                  The Bee McLeod Recreation Center, Lobby
                  The Department of Campus Recreation provides recreational opportunities to all members of the William & Mary Community to enhance and foster a lifelong appreciation for health, wellness and recreation.
                    Academic Life: Prepping for Your Pre-Major Advising Appointment
                    Saturday, August 27
                    5pm - 6pm
                    Across Campus
                    An opportunity to talk through what to expect at your pre-major advisor appointment and think deeply about what courses you would like to take to complete your fall semester course schedule.
                      Dinner
                      Saturday, August 27
                      6pm - 8pm
                      Sadler Center, The Food Hall

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

                        W&M St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Dinner (for Home & Host Students)
                        Saturday, August 27
                        6:15pm - 8pm
                        Sadler Center, Tidewater AB
                        For Class of 2026 new/Home and Class of 2025 continuing/Host W&M St Andrews Joint Degree Programme students and their faculty.
                          Late Night with STEP
                          Saturday, August 27
                          8pm - 11pm
                          Rear Sadler & Campus Living Parking Lots

                          Get free food, play a few games, and make new friends while rocking out with our house DJ and a student band.

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                          Ongoing Events

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                          New Student Orientation
                          Friday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 30
                          Across Campus
                          Welcome to the Tribe!