New Student Orientation

January 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
New-to-W&M Students All new W&M students should plan to attend New Student Orientation sessions and activities beginning January 22 - 26, 2027. Residential New Student Check-In: New students residing on-campus will check-in for New Student Orientation based on their Friday, January 22 move-in appointment via the Sadler Center. Off-Campus New Student Check-In: New students living off-campus should plan to check-in for New Student Orientation at the Sadler Center mid-day on Friday, January 22.
Family Orientation Spring 2027 Family Orientation will be held Friday, January 22. The goal of our full-day program is to provide you with the tools necessary to help support your student’s success at William & Mary. More details will be shared via email, social media and our website.

Anxious to know what to expect during Spring New Student Orientation?

View last year's Spring 2026 New Student Orientation Schedule to get a sense of the presentations, opportunities, and connections that await you!

New-to-W&M Students

Family Orientation

Anxious to know what to expect during Spring New Student Orientation?