Monroe Scholars Weekend

April 11-12

Congratulations on your acceptance as a Monroe Scholar!

Monroe Scholars represent some of the most brilliant minds in the first-year student class, and there are many benefits that come with this notable distinction. At Monroe Scholars Weekend, you’ll learn more about the research funding, housing options and enrichment activities that are exclusively available to Monroe Scholars.

Check out the schedule of events to learn more and make plans to join us after the conclusion of Day for Admitted Students. Don’t miss this chance to meet fellow scholars and their families.

Register Now

Pre-registration for Monroe Scholars Weekend will close on Friday, April 10, at 12 p.m. Day-of registration will take place outside Commonwealth Auditorium in the Sadler Center from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.

If you are unable to register through your portal, or have not yet received your invitation email, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at 757-221-4223 or [[admission]].

Day for Admitted Students

Join us for our campuswide Day for Admitted Students (DFAS) celebration on Saturday, April 11, before Monroe Scholars Weekend. Use the link in your DFAS email invitation to register.

In the Spotlight

Phase one of the $700-plus million comprehensive housing and dining facilities project began in July. More...

Professor speaking to group of adults in a classroom — Three-year grant will launch a national program in history, civics and democracy More...

students standing in time square in business attire — Three-day excursion to New York City includes site visits to some of the industry’s top firms. More...

Student sitting on brick staircase leading to grassy field at sunset — Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.” More...

Silhouette of two students looking at white board with equations written on it — University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie. More...

Students cheering at night holding hand clappers and a sign that reads "Who Comes Here Belongs Here" — William & Mary’s new students were welcomed to campus Aug. 27 during the Opening Convocation ceremony. More...

Student talking to staff member in convention center — Over 150 undergraduates shared their experiences at the third annual Fall Internship & Applied Learning Showcase. More...

Green and gold graphic of a human brain and caption reading "ChatGPT EDU" — By integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation. More...

mcdermott pointing to other side of football field — Joe Brady ’13 was named head coach of the Buffalo Bills. More...

modern building with green carpet — William & Mary’s first new school in more than 50 years takes a major step forward with the opening of Integrated Science Center 4 for the spring 2026 semester. More...

students walking in front of modern red brick building — The university is featured in Forbes’ new list of the “15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career.” More...

students smiling in front of "Google Ireland" sign — William & Mary is once again the top-ranked public university in the nation for study-abroad participation, a ranking it has attained 12 times over the last 17 years. More...

older man looks over the shoulder of young boy, both onlooking a Lego creation — William & Mary has launched a yearlong project to build a Lego model of its Historic Campus with the help of students, faculty, alumni and the Williamsburg community. More...

Explore Your New Home

"At my Monroe Weekend, I met the most hilarious, intelligent, inspiring scholars who were just as excited to learn and share their ideas with the world as I was. The experience helped me realize that I could go anywhere to be a student for four years, but only William & Mary could let me be a scholar."
– Sarah Kinniburgh

"One word resonated through my mind during Monroe Weekend: finally. Finally, I met a group of students who loved learning as much as I did. Finally, I found instructors who were fully dedicated to their students' educations. Finally, I understood what people meant when they talked about the William & Mary community. Finally, I found a place where I truly belonged. I fell in love, and I haven't looked back since."
– Adrienne Nims

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