The Art & Art History Department presents the work of the 2025 Studio Art Senior Capstone students.

Echoes of Liberty, an outdoor program on the Wren Yard, highlights people from the past - their stories and contributions to American Democracy and William & Mary.

Senior Class Dance - 2025!

The Vanguard Cording Celebration is William & Mary’s pre-commencement event honoring the achievements of first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) graduating students. Class of 2025 FGLI graduates should register by Sunday, April 27 to participate!

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!

Drawing on Asian, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern heritage, Khatalampay celebrates the accomplishments and the cultural richness of the W&M community and all graduating students.

Graduating students participate in this tradition by standing together as a graduating class in the Wren Yard. Guests are welcome to attend, but will be directed to a guest viewing area behind the students. Please note there is no seating for this event.

Lavender, once a symbol of stigma, has been reclaimed as a mark of pride within the LGBTQ+ community. This celebration draws on that pride to recognize all graduating students.

Join the Lemon Project and the Hulon Willis Association for the 2025 Donning of the Kente! Registration is open for graduates to take part in this rites of passage ceremony in May 2025. 

William & Mary 2025 Commencement Weekend Event

Meaning "Ceremony of Roots," this event draws on Latin culture to celebrate all graduating students.

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 Department of Computer Science Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Data Science Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Department of Classical Studies Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Economics Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

2025 Linguistics Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

Grab your hiking shoes and come explore Washington Lacy Park! Although this hike was originally scheduled elsewhere, due to a conflicting race the hike will now occur at Washington Lacy Park from 10 am – noon. 

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 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 Physics 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

Join us for an inspiring evening with Zara Fina Stasi ’12 at W&M’s newly renovated Muscarelle Museum of Art. Enjoy exclusive access to Muscarelle exhibitions at the beginning of the event, followed by Zara’s talk and an interactive arts activity. 

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.

Join alumni, family and friends for a combined First Tables and movie watch event at a local restaurant owned by Dana Miles Bennett '97. 

VIMS is excited to join the 49th annual Norfolk Harborfest from June 6-8, 2025! Harborfest is America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival; including performances, live music, food, tall ship parades, fireworks, family activities, and more!

We’re excited to welcome you back on campus! Once you arrive, be sure to check in at the Alumni House to get your name tag, pick up weekend materials and see other attendees.

Begin Mosaic Weekend by connecting with old friends and new faces over cocktails and light refreshments.

Dress is business casual. 

Enjoy a delightful dinner while listening to an inspiring keynote address by Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose, best known for her voicing of Tiana in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.”

Dress is business casual. 

After dinner, head over to Precarious Beer Project to continue the connections. This vibrant gathering will offer the perfect chance to find your people, share memorable experiences and strengthen bonds within the W&M community. 

Start your day with a refreshing morning yoga session! Join fellow attendees for a rejuvenating practice that will help you relax, recharge and connect with your inner peace.

Enjoy your morning coffee and some tasty pastries at our networking session. Sponsored by W&M One Network, this event is designed to connect attendees and spark engaging conversations about professional growth.

Join this engaging panel discussion to explore the power of connection, mentorship and advocacy in shaping meaningful alumni-student relationships.

Mosaic Alumni Celebrations recognize the importance of culture, heritage and community in helping us overcome challenges and achieve our aspirations.

Mosaic Talks are 45-minute sessions that explore William & Mary’s growth and dedication to belonging, as told through the voices of its community members.

This event celebrates the LGBTQ+ identities that make up our vibrant community and the importance of finding solidarity and support to overcome challenges and achieve aspirations.

Spend lunch with us at a fun block party featuring a variety of food trucks offering assorted cuisines!

In 2020, students from the Asian American Student Initiative, in collaboration with the Center for Student Diversity and the Asian & Pacific Islander American Studies program, established a new tradition — the Khatalampay Celebration. 

In 2012, W&M graduating seniors adopted a new tradition — the Donning of the Kente Celebration. This event recognizes the importance of Black and African heritage, culture and community in helping students achieve their aspirations.

In 2019, W&M graduating seniors adopted a new tradition — Ceremonia Raíces. This event is a heartfelt celebration of the cultural heritage and academic achievements of Hispanic, Latino/a/e and Indigenous/Native American students.

Step into style at our Saturday night Sneaker Ball! Dress to impress in your finest attire paired with your favorite sneakers and dance the night away. Enjoy live music and a strolling dinner.

Conclude the inaugural Mosaic Weekend with a buffet-style farewell brunch accompanied by motivational closing remarks!

Join us for the Navigating Transitions in-person retreat, an immersive experience designed for those seeking clarity, confidence and community as they navigate life and career transitions. 

Are you ready to dive deeper into your family history? We invite you to our hybrid summer genealogy workshop, the Summer Sankofa Genealogy Workshop.

Save the date! The annual Staff and Faculty trip up to the Washington Center will be held on July 30th, 2025. More information coming soon!

Celebrate one of Virginia’s native fruits at the 5th annual Pawpaw Festival. Come enjoy free tastings, raffles for pawpaw saplings, educational booths and talks by local nonprofits and researchers, live music, food, and children’s activities.

Explore industry insights and the inside scoop at Topic Talks!

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!

Explore industry insights and the inside scoop at Topic Talks!

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!

VIMS is joining the fun at the Wine and Oyster Festival along the Yorktown Waterfront on October 4th and 5th! This free, fun, family-friendly event will feature performances on five stages by local bands, musicians, storytellers and dancers.

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!

Explore industry insights and the inside scoop at Topic Talks!

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!

Exciting New Benefit for Modern Leadership Participants!

Hear from inspiring speakers , dive into an interactive workshop, and connect with fellow leaders at a networking reception. 

Explore industry insights and the inside scoop at Topic Talks!

The grand finale of our semester programming! Demo Day is a jam-packed afternoon event featuring what patrons at the W&M Entrepreneurship Hub have accomplished over the past semester. 

Charter Day marks the 333rd anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of England establishing William & Mary. Tickets are not required to attend.

Join the Lemon Project team for the 16th Annual Lemon Project Spring Symposium, to be held March 20-21, 2026.