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Student Transition Engagement Programs
New Students Arriving Fall 2026
Congratulations on your decision to join William & Mary! Information regarding your transition into the university will be available in the Tribe Guide on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12 Noon.
New Student Orientation begins the Friday prior to the first day of fall classes (Wednesday, August 26, 2026). As such, new residential students traditionally move into their hall assignments by appointment on Thursday followed by an evening of new student community-building activities.
New Students
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Before Your Arrive
We warmly welcome you and your supporters to the university community!
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Expectations
Review a few key new student enrollment requirements per the Undergraduate Catalog.
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Tribe Guide
Your one-stop online source for all you need to do before your campus arrival.
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Orientation
Five days of community building, faculty presentations, making memories and having lots of fun!
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Convocation
Your official welcome to the university, held at sunset on the first day of fall classes.
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Find Your Experience
We encourage you to explore and find your unique university experience.
Current Students
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Form Your Experience
Between your first and last year, students can expect to become engaged in a partnered community series.
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Focus Your Experience
Your last semesters on campus are focused on who you want to be... for now.
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Student Leadership
We rely on student leaders to help deliver our programs & initiatives. Consider joining our team!
For Joint Degree Programme Students
As a student in the William & Mary St Andrews Joint Degree Programme (JDP or Programme), you will split your undergraduate experience between William & Mary in Virginia, U.S.A. and the University of St Andrews in Scotland, U.K.
Your HOME university is the one to which you applied and where you complete your first year.
Your HOST university is where you spend your second year.
Whether you are a Home or Host Student, we encourage you to explore all that lies ahead for students within this unique four-year degree programme!
Developing Community
Connections help build community. With the help of our Initiative Directors and Transition Coaches, STEP offers programs and events that support students - regardless of class year or prior experience - in building connections across the university and within distinctive populations.
Our commitment to community development is also evident through the services provided in the Center for Community Development (CCD). This is the Campus Living Thematic Area's resource center and creative planning space for our student leaders engaged in peer support within the residence halls and our transition programs or initiatives.
University Resources
There's lots to learn about the student experience and STEP is here to help!
Learn the lingo or take a deep dive into the services and resources available to students.
For Alumni & Friends
No matter how you are connected to STEP, we encourage you we encourage you to stay in touch and keep tabs on the great work happening with the support of tremendously talented students.
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Key Milestones
Our tradition of supporting undergraduate students into and through W&M has an interesting history.
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Reflect on Your Experience
Consider what being a STEP student leaders means in the greater context of university life and one's own experience.
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Keep in Touch
Keep your STEP count high and follow us as we make moves around campus - and online.
How can we help?
Student Transition Engagement Programs (STEP) is responsible for creating engaging transition experiences where students are empowered to optimally thrive at William & Mary — and beyond.
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