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Annual Events
Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) at William & Mary hosts a variety of annual events that bring the community together in celebration, service and tradition. These staple programs highlight the leadership, philanthropy, and sisterhood/brotherhood that define our FSL community throughout the year. While these shared events unite all councils and chapters, each organization also hosts its own signature programs, service initiatives, and community-building activities.
Leadership Retreat
The Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Retreat is a day-long program held at the beginning of the academic year. The retreat brings together William & Mary fraternity and sorority leaders to strengthen leadership skills, build cross-chapter connections and reflect on values-based leadership. Participants engage in interactive sessions focused on collaboration, accountability and leading their chapters with purpose throughout the year.
Yard Show
The Fraternity & Sorority Life Yard Show is a spring-semester event that celebrates the traditions, history and cultural expressions of William & Mary’s NPHC community. Through step, stroll and performance, participating organizations showcase unity, pride and chapter identity while bringing the campus community together for an evening of culture and connection.
Arc Carnival
Arc Carnival is a long-standing Fraternity & Sorority Life tradition held each spring that brings together the William & Mary community for an afternoon of service. FSL members have an opportunity to partner with an Arc client to spend the time playing carnival games, grabbing snacks, or dancing the day away.
FSL Cookout
The Fraternity & Sorority Life Cookout is a community-building event typically held at the end of the spring semester that allows affiliated students to unwind before finals. Featuring food, games and opportunities to connect, the cookout offers a relaxed setting for students to have a little fun before the stress of finals.
FSL Meet & Greet 
The Fraternity & Sorority Life Meet & Greet is typically held early in the fall semester and offers students an opportunity to connect with William & Mary FSL chapters in a welcoming, informal setting. The event allows students to meet chapter members, ask questions and learn more about involvement opportunities while building early connections within the FSL community.
Arc Fall Event
The Arc Fall Event is a Fraternity & Sorority Life program held during the fall semester that brings together the William & Mary community for an evening of connection and philanthropy. Hosted by FSL, chapter members can engage with Arc clients during a costume contest, fall activities, and of course show off their best dance moves.
Trick or Treat on the Row
Trick or Treat on the Row is a family-friendly Fraternity & Sorority Life event held each fall that welcomes the William & Mary community to Fraternity Row for an evening of costumes, candy and connection. Hosted by FSL chapters, the event fosters community engagement while providing a safe, inclusive way to celebrate the season.
Senior Sendoff
Senior Sendoff is an annual Fraternity & Sorority Life celebration held at the end of the fall and spring semester to recognize graduating members of the William & Mary FSL community. The event provides an opportunity for members to grab a treat with their peers while saying goodbye to their undergraduate years.
