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Student Transition Engagement Programs

Fall Orientation

August will be here before we know it!

Orientation, an enrollment requirement, occurs immediately prior to the fall semester to introduce all new students to the many aspects of William & Mary including student life, academic policies, and the honor code. The goal of each orientation program is to make our students feel right at home from the moment they set foot on campus.

Table outlining Orientation Check-In Locations
Class of 2027 Freshmen
  • On-campus freshmen should arrive at the designated residence hall check-in location at their selected appointment time on Thursday, August 24 via their designated move-in map route. Check-in for both your residence hall - and - new student orientation will be accomplished at this time.
  • Off-campus freshmen should arrive mid-morning Friday, August 25 to meet their Orientation Aides and begin participating in new student orientation. Commuting new students should plan to participate in required orientation activities through Tuesday, August 29.
Review your community's New Student Orientation Schedule to get a better sense of what you can expect upon your campus arrival.
Transfer, Exchange and Joint Degree Programme Host Students
  • On-campus students should first move into their housing assignment at their selected appointment time on either Thursday, August 24  via their designated move-in map route. Check-in for both your residence hall - and - new student orientation will be accomplished at this time. 
  • Off-campus students should report mid-morning on Friday, August 25 to meet their Orientation Aides and begin participating in orientation. Commuting new students should plan to participate in required orientation activities through Tuesday, August 29.
Review your community's New Student Orientation Schedule to get a better sense of what you can expect upon your campus arrival.
Parent & Family Orientation

2023 Parent & Family Orientation will be held the evening of Thursday, August 24 and the morning of Friday, August 25 - after you have settled your student into their new Williamsburg home.

The goal of our program is to provide you with the tools necessary to help support your student’s success at William & Mary. More details, including program dates and a schedule of events, will be shared via email, social media and our website as the summer progresses.
Mobile Orientation & Move-In Info

In late July, make sure to download the W&M Mobile app and select the New Students & Families experience to access orientation information including move-in maps and schedules, review key app features including Tribe Card, Transit and Academic Tools, and receive important notifications and updates from Student Transition Engagement Programs.