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Commencement



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Parent and Family Information

Sign up to receive information

Want to stay up to date or know when we call rain plans?  Here's how (choose one method or all three):

1) Register to receive email from us leading up to Commencement.   You can also provide your cell phone # to receive text messages throughout the weekend.  WE WILL NOT SEND SPAM!

2) "Like" us on our Facebook page.

3) Follow us on Twitter

 


 

 












Commencement Weekend Planning

The Commencement Planning  page will assist you in learning about and planning for Commencement Weekend, including links to schedules, maps, and forms.

Picnic Lunch

Stay on-campus Saturday and enjoy a nice picnic lunch in the Crim Dell Meadow.  See the menu and purchase tickets here.  Purchase tickets by Thursday, April 18.

Disability Accommodations

Read about our disability services and how you can request accommodations.

Live Video / Audio Stream

Read about live streaming locations throughout campus

Parking and Driving on Campus

Use this section to learn about the ins and outs of parking and getting around campus during Commencement Weekend.

Forms and Maps

The Forms and Maps page is a helpful resource for you to download forms (picnic ticket requests, disability accommodation requests) and maps (campus & parking maps).

Where to Stay

This page provides contact info for a few hotels in Williamsburg that provide a discount to William & Mary families, as well as contact information for lodging options in Williamsburg.

Future Dates

Like to plan ahead?  This page provides Commencement dates for the next few years.

Questions?
  • Event Information:
    StudentAffairs, Office of Student Affairs, 757-221-1236
  • Diploma Questions:
    Wendy Urbano, Office of the Registrar, 757-221-2807