Charter Day

What is Charter Day?
First known as Founder's Day, think "Happy Birthday William & Mary."
Full Schedule of Events
Special events & festivities begin Friday, February 7.
Watch the Ceremony
Livestream begins Friday, February 7 at 4 p.m.
Clear Bag Policy
Guests are asked to familiarize themselves with Kaplan Arena policies.
Student Green & Gold Bash
Vote for the Royal Court, then celebrate with live music, food & giveaways.
Charter Day News
Welcome home: W&M’s 2025 Convocation ceremony
William & Mary welcomed new students during the 2025 Opening Convocation ceremony.
‘Brighter than ever’: Opening Convocation brings energetic start to academic year
William & Mary's new students were welcomed to campus Aug. 27 during the Opening Convocation ceremony.
Serving the community the William & Mary way
This year’s winners of the President’s Award for Service to the Community are Katherine Barko-Alva and Hannah Wolfe ’26.
Unpacking the future: Class of 2029, transfer students arrive on campus
William & Mary is welcoming nearly 1,900 new undergraduates to campus this fall, including both first-year and transfer students.
Energy sector leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 to speak at Opening Convocation
Darpan Kapadia ’95 will welcome new William & Mary students this month at Opening Convocation.