At the Writing and Communication Center, trained peer consultants offer individual assistance with writing, presentation, and other communication assignments across disciplines and at any stage, from generating ideas to polishing a final product. 

The Revolutionary Educators Call for Proposals for the 2025 For 2026 conference is now open. We are seeking teachers, teacher educators, museum professionals and others to join this community of practice. Read the proposal and submit by April 18, 2025. 

The Bray School Lab is pleased to announce this special Call for Proposals for the 2025 Slate Seminar, our annual conference, taking place on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the William & Mary School of Education.

William & Mary Theatre and Performance Second Season Presents... The Skriker. Written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Anya Ruzicka '25.

Join us for the thrilling Rocket Pitch competition, where entrepreneurial thinkers have just four minutes to captivate the audience with a compelling problem they've identified and an innovative solution to address it!

College Student Mental Health and Resilience: Applying Economic Tools to Traditionally Non-Economic Topics 

Counting Fearlessly and Meticulously: Weight Distribution of Cyclic Codes with Generalized Niho-type Nonzeros

Prof. Babana-Hampton (Michigan State U) will be giving this year's Fauvel Lecture on "The Historical Memory of Slavery and the Slave Trade in Emancipatory Projects by Black French Caribbean Artists Today."

This event invites Dr. Liu Yang, the Chair of Asian Art and Curator of Chinese Art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, to give a public talk on the role of immersive curation, followed by a panel discussion with W&M colleagues, on April 11 (4–6 pm).

Bridging the Gap seeks to educate designers and creatives working in the industry on the struggles Black Indigenous Performers of Color (BIPOC) face. This workshop includes a presentation, Q&A session, and hands-on component led by Jerrilyn Duckworth.

11:59 P.M. on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 is the deadline for all Bachelor/Masters Online Orders! 

Priority Registration for Continuing Students

David Nader, Computer Science - Dissertation Defense
Title: Towards a Science of Causal Interpretability in Deep Learning for Software Engineering
Advisor: Professor Denys Poshyvanyk, PhD
Virtual: Zoom at [Link]

SALIM VALLY will present  "South Africa, Palestine and the Anti-Apartheid Struggle".  Distinguished  South African scholar and activist, Vally discusses the history of the Palestine solidarity in South Africa and the anti-Apartheid struggle.

Space limited

Capstone Title: "Growing and Improving: Recommendations for Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers, a Volunteer Monitoring Program"

The Global Research Institute presents the Research in Progress: Pandey & Breydo.

Join us for the Ecosystem Excursion: NASA Langley & Jefferson Lab, a two-day immersive experience exploring cutting-edge research, tech transfer, and entrepreneurial innovation. Engage with NASA & Jefferson Lab IP, develop solutions, and pitch ideas!

Yichen Luo, Computer Science - Thesis Defense
Advisor: Dr. Sidi Lu
Virtual (Zoom)

Thesis Title: "The influence of cannibalism and disease on the functional response of cannibal blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus)"

Thesis Title: "Verifying the use of a reduced complexity estuarine model: a comparative analysis between hydrodynamics and water quality in a 2D and 3D model"

Capstone Title: "Harboring Strength: Recognizing the Integral Role of Support Partners in Sustaining the Commercial Fishing Industry"

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Shaochang Liu, Computer Science - Thesis Defense
Title: Understanding the Multi-Generational LRU in Linux’s Page Reclaim Mechanism
Advisor: Dr. Jie Ren
Virtual: Zoom

Capstone Title: "Policy Guidance for Surface Water Withdrawals with Respect to American Shad Recovery in the James River"

Capstone Title: "Cultivating a Network of Shellfish Aquaculture Research Facilities Across the United States"

Uniqueness of Positive Solutions for a Class of Nonlinear Elliptic Equations with Robin Boundary Conditions

The Conference is a one-day long event in which students from W&M and other universities share papers, receive critical feedback from each other and faculty, and enjoy a keynote lecture by a notable guest philosopher.

Descendants Week, programmed annually by the Bray School Lab, returns April 21-26, 2025. 

Dissertation Title: "Natural and Anthropogenic Controls on Marsh Migration in the Chesapeake Bay"

GRI Presents East Asia's Geopolitical Shifts: How Three Years of War in Ukraine Have Transformed China-Russia-North Korea Relations. The Hive Event Space (ground floor of Swem, G31). 12:00-1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by Government

The Schroeder Center for Health Policy invites you to join us on Tuesday April 22nd for our Spring Symposium showcasing Student Research on health & health policy topics from across campus!

Join  the Institute for Integrative Conservation, the Muscarelle Museum of Art, and Vital Impacts for a celebration of the W&M Year of the Environment as we welcome underwater photographer, whale whisperer, and National Geographic fellow Brian Skerry.

Spring 2025 Session B classes end for the Online MBA, Online MS in Business Analytics, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates.

Join the Religious Studies Department for our annual student honors thesis presentation event!

Capstone Title: "Short Supply, Growing Demand: Identifying Challenges and Opportunities in Virginia's Native Coastal and Wetland Plant Supply Chain"

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in May 2025

Bray School Lab presents a monthly Zoom series by Genealogist Elizabeth Drembus, detailing her on-going search for the descendants of the Williamsburg Bray School.

Dissertation Title: "Reproductive  and feeding ecology of Atlantic sea scallops in dense aggregations, with insights for management"

The Writing and Communication Center, located on the first floor of Swem Library, is open during the first week of final exams for 25-minute sessions.  

The Writing and Communication Center, located on the first floor of Swem Library, is open during the first week of final exams for 25-minute sessions.  

Summer 2025 Session A classes begin for the Online MBA, Online MSBA, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificate in Foundations of Business Analytics.

How is China addressing challenges in its domestic economy? Under the new U.S. administration, what will the U.S.-China economic and trade relationship look like in 2025, and what may its future bring?

Summer 2025 Session A drop period ends at 11:59 pm for the Online MBA, Online MS in Business Analytics, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates.

Join us on May 14th for a day of knowledge exchange and networking, focusing on Protected Areas, People, and Science in our watershed system. Learn of watershed research, education, stewardship, and management efforts. Registration is free but required.

Senior Class Dance - 2025!

Dissertation Title: "Effects of Husbandry Decisions and Ulva Co-Culture on Microhabitats and Oyster Performance in Commercial Shellfish Aquaculture"

Annual Induction Ceremony for students joining the Phi Beta Kappa Society. 

Frothy Moon Brewhouse will be our host as three Batten School & VIMS graduate students give 5-minute fast-talks and present posters on the important research they are conducting. This event is free, open to the public, and registration is not required!

This interfaith gathering honors the deepening of faith and spiritual journeys during their time at William & Mary, bringing together diverse traditions in a shared moment of gratitude and reflection.

This ceremony is for all graduating students who registered to attend and their guests ONLY. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the traditional Walk Across Campus (from the Wren Building, across the Crim Dell Bridge, to Zable Stadium). 

This ceremony is for all graduating students who registered to attend ONLY. Students will complete the traditional Walk Across Campus, from the Wren Building, across the Crim Dell Bridge, to Zable Stadium. 

2025 Department of History Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 School of Law Graduation Ceremony & Reception

Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics (C.A.M.S.) Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Anthropology Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Art & Art History Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Data Science Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Classical Studies Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Computer Science Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Economics Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Linguistics Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Mathematics Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Africana Studies Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception 

2025 Global Studies Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Physics Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 School of Education Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Psychological Sciences Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Theatre & Performance Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Film & Media Studies Program Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Geology Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Music Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Public Policy Program Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Religious Studies Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Sociology Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Mason School of Business Graduate Programs Open House

2025 Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Mason School of Business Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Chemistry Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Government Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 English Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Philosophy Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Environment & Sustainability Program Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Kinesiology Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Biology Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 International Relations Program Graduation Ceremony & Reception

Non-Standard Summer Session classes begin

Grades are due by 9 a.m. for all students

Summer Session I classes begin. Classes run through June 27.

Summer Session 3 classes begin. Classes run through August 1.

Summer Session 1; Last day to add/drop

Summer Session 1 Withdrawal Period Begins. It ends on June 13.

VIMS' annual open house is a free, fun-filled event for the whole family! Join us for marine science exhibits, child-friendly crafts and activities, hands-on experience with animals, lab and facility tours, and more! Event proceeds rain or shine.

Summer 2025 Session A course withdrawal deadline for the Online MBA, Online MSBA, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates.

Summer Session 3 Add/Drop Ends.

Summer Session 3 Withdrawal Period Begins. It ends on July 4.

Summer Session 1 Withdrawal Period ends

Summer 2025 Session A classes end for the Online MBA, Online MSBA, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates.

Summer Session 1 classes end. Classes began on May 27.

Summer Session 2 classes begin. Classes run through August 1.

Summer 2025 Session B classes begin for the Online MBA, Online MS in Business Analytics, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates.

Registration for New Graduate Students

Summer Session 1 final grades due by 12 p.m.

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. July 4 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in August 2025.

Summer Session 2 Withdrawal Period: July 4 - July 18.

Summer Session 3 Withdrawal Period ends

Summer 2025 Session B drop period ends at 11:59 pm EST for the Online MBA, Online MS in Business Analytics, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates. 

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Last day to withdraw from Summer Session 2.

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in August 2025

Summer 2025 Session B course withdrawal deadline for the Online MBA, Online MSBA, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates.

Summer Sessions 2&3 classes end. 

Summer Sessions 2&3 final grades due by 12 p.m.

Summer 2025 Session B classes end for the Online MBA, Online MSBA, Online MS in Marketing, Online MS in Finance, Online MAcc, and Online Certificates.

Summer Graduation (Degree conferral date, No ceremony).

Add/Drop Period

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. October 31 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in January 2026.

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in January 2026

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. April 3 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in May 2026.

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in May 2026

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. July 3 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in August 2026.

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in August 2026