The 2020 Charter Day Ceremony took place on Friday, February 7, at Kaplan Arena.

This year's Charter Day celebration marked 327 years since the university was established by Royal Charter. Festivities involved students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the local community.

Charter Day information

• About Charter Day
• See #wmCharterDay highlights
• Watch videos about Charter Day
• Browse photos of Charter Days past
• Read about Charter Day speakers and awards
• Get the latest news about Charter Day
• Read the Royal Charter

Visitor information

• Get directions to campus
• Find overnight accommodations
• Navigate using the campus map
• Download the W&M Mobile app

Questions?

For more information on the:

• Charter Day Ceremony, contact University Events at [[w|ueresponse]] or (757) 221-1312
• Alumni Medallion ceremony, call (757) 221-7855