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Student Transition Engagement Programs
New Students
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Before You Arrive
We warmly welcome you and your supporters to the university community!
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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.
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.
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!
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.
How can we help?
The Office of Student Transition Engagement Programs (STEP) is responsible for creating engaging transition experiences where students are empowered to optimally thrive at William & Mary — and beyond.
