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Plan & Prepare
Step 1: Send W&M Any Transcripts and AP/IB scores.
Make sure you send the final copies of any college/university transcripts and AP/IB scores to the University Registrar's office. Final high school transcripts should be mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Step 2: Complete the New Student Inventory
Complete the New Student Inventory within your myTribeGuide. This will inform how you are matched with a pre-major faculty advisor who will assist you with advising and the registration process until you declare a major.
Step 3: Complete College Studies
- Part 1 with your Peer Advisor available to assist
- Part 2 with Library Staff available to assist
The College Studies online advising module is your primary resource to prepare for your initial registration window this summer. College Studies gives you the information and tools you need to start your academic career. It provides academic advising information so you can schedule and prepare for registration, and introduces key concepts of information literacy, like how to sift through information, figure out what is useful and reliable, and then responsibly shape that information to serve your goals. You will be enrolled (through Blackboard) into College Studies by The Advising Center.
If you are eager to learn more, check out some resources below:
Liberal Arts, the College Curriculum & Choosing a Major |
Transfer Credits
If you have questions, you can contact the Transfer Services Coordinator at transfercredit@wm.edu or (757) 221-2823. |
Advising at W&M |
Creating an Academic Plan
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Understanding Registration |
Step 4: Utilize Support for Academics & Registration
During your transition period, you will have access to a variety of resources available to help you:
- The Advising Center Office Hours
- Peer Advisors
- Pre-Major Faculty & Pre-Professional Program Advisors
Step 5: Registration Period #1 (Build Your Cart & Set Your Registration Priorities)
Based on your completion of the College Studies online module, and support from your Peer Advisor, most students will register up to 11 credit hours.
Step 6: Attend Academic Orientation Sessions
During orientation, there will be a variety of sessions about academics & planning at W&M. Attending these sessions will help you connect with campus resources and is another opportunity to ask any questions.
Step 7: Meet with your Pre-Major Advisor during Orientation
You will be assigned a pre-major faculty advisor at the start of Orientation. Learn more about the pre-major faculty advisor relationship.
Step 8: Registration Period #2 during Orientation
After meeting with your pre-major faculty advisor, you will complete your schedule and register for up to 16 credit hours.