- All day2-Sentence Horror Story ContestIt was a dark and stormy night...when William & Mary Libraries decided to host a 2-Sentence Horror Story for all W&M students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- All dayFamily WeekendFamily Weekend features events and special programs designed to showcase life at William & Mary.
- All dayNational Cinnamon Roll Day
- All dayWilliam & Mary Men's Tennis at River City OpenLocation: Richmond, Va.
- All dayWilliam & Mary Women's Tennis at Cissie Leary InvitationalLocation: Philadelphia, Pa. | Hamlin/Hecht Tennis Centers
- 7:30 AM1hFitWell Class: Cycling Bootcamp with Atticus
- 8:00 AM1d 10hFamily Weekend Headquarters & Check-InWelcome to Family Weekend Headquarters! This is your first stop for an unforgettable Family Weekend experience.
- 8:30 AM6h 30mSecuring Virginia's Future: National Perspectives on State and Local Resilience FinanceLocation: The Williamsburg Lodge, Virginia Ballroom The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative at William & Mary is happy to host its inaugural fall conference on October 3rd, 2025 at the Williamsburg Lodge, Virginia Ballroom in Williamsburg, VA.
- 9:00 AM1hFitWell Class: Cycling & Yoga with Jenny
- 9:00 AM50mFitwell Class: Vinyasa Yoga with Sydney
- 9:00 AM1d 6hLego Brick Building of Historic CampusWe’re building a model of Historic Campus out of LEGO bricks … and you can help! Stop by Family Weekend Headquarters to help us build the Wren Building, the Brafferton, and the President’s House.
- 9:00 AM8hStudent Art ExhibitStudent Art Exhibit - See works of art created by current students in the Studio Art program of the Department of Art & Art History
- 10:00 AM3hGraduate & Professional School FairWant to meet admissions representatives from graduate school programs?
- 10:00 AM1hWorkshop: Writing a Statement of Purpose (Personal Statement) for PhD ApplicationsFor master's students applying for PhD programs. Learn how to write a clear and compelling Statement of Purpose (sometimes called a Personal Statement) for a PhD application.
- 11:00 AM3h 30mForte Virtual MBA ForumLocation: Online Learn more about William & Mary's MBA Portfolio!
- 11:00 AM3hStudent Assembly Tote | Sticker | Tshirt Sales!Location: Sadler Terrace (Rain Location - Sadler Atrium)
- 12:00 PM1hAFST Ubuntu 1st FridayAFST Ubuntu 1st Friday Presents Terrell Taylor, Assistant Teaching Professor of Speech
- 12:00 PM2hGeology Department Hawaii Student Trip Presentation and Open House - Open to AllGeology Student Lunch Presentation and Department Open House
- 12:00 PM6hOrder Your W&M Ring During Family Weekend!Location: Sadler Center, Atrium
- 12:00 PM1hRocket Pitch + NetworkingJoin us for the thrilling Rocket Pitch competition, where entrepreneurial thinkers have just four minutes to captivate the audience with a compelling problem they've identified and an innovative solution to address it!
- 12:00 PM6hVoter Registration & EngagementNextGen America will be providing giveaways, election guidance, and helping students get registered to vote. Come support!
- 12:30 PM1hGraduate Training--Empowering Boundaries & SafetySexual Violence Prevention Training-WIL, Friday 10/3/2025, 12:30-1:30 PM, Miller Hall Classroom 1018
- 1:00 PM2hArt & Art History Pizza PartyCome learn about the Department of Art & Art History and our programs in both Studio Art and Art History with Professors Liz Moran and Eliot Dudik. Enjoy FREE PIZZA TOO!
- 1:00 PM2hBehind-the-Scenes Tour of the Batten School & VIMS!Join us for a tour of the W&M Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The walking tour will include a guided interpretation of our aquarium as well as a visit to 2 laboratories/facilities on campus.
- 1:00 PM1hBusiness School TourTour the business school and learn about the Undergraduate Business Programs and application process.
- 1:00 PM2hFirst Friday: Wellness & ChillLocation: The Daily Grind (Behind Sadler Center)
- 1:00 PM1hPanel: NIAHD's Certificate in Public History & Material CultureDiscover NIAHD’s Certificate in Public History & Material Culture! Join us to learn how the certificate can complement your major, open doors to unique opportunities, and build skills for careers in education, preservation, museums, and beyond.
- 1:30 PM1h 30mFamily Weekend Headquarters: Painting Class #1Come experience a painting class of a historic landmark of William & Mary. Spots are limited and first come first served.
- 2:00 PM2hCascade Cleanup Support SessionUniversity Web & Design is here to help you with the Cascade cleanup project.
- 2:00 PM3hWilliam & Mary Field Hockey vs NortheasternLocation: Williamsburg, Va., Busch Field
- 3:30 PM1h 30mFamily Weekend Headquarters: Painting Class #2Come experience a painting class of a historic landmark of William & Mary. Spots are limited and first come first served.
- 4:00 PM2hHave a Slice With American StudiesHave a Slice with American Studies - AMST is offering pizza along information about the major, courses and faculty!
- 4:00 PM1hPhysics Colloquium - Robert-Jan SlagerRobert-Jan Slager, University of Manchester, Title: Quantum Geometry Beyond Single Flat Bands and Euler Exact Projected Entangled Pair Ground States
- 4:15 PM50mFitWell Class: Barre with Sydney
- 4:30 PM50mFitwell Class: Vinyasa Yoga with Alexis
- 4:30 PM1hRadical Softness: A Talk by Janet EchelmanIn this talk, renowned sculptor Janet Echelman will describe her practice and her ongoing commitment to “Taking Imagination Seriously."
- 5:00 PM1hAMP / Fridays@5Location: Sadler Terrace
- 5:00 PM3hFirst Friday: Family Weekend at the Muscarelle MuseumEnjoy late hours at the Muscarelle Museum of Art! All galleries will be open until 8 pm, along with live music in the Atrium, specials in the Café, and art-making for all ages. No ticket required.
- 5:00 PM2hGlobal Research Institute Open House
- 5:00 PM2hHart Gallery Opening ReceptionLocation: Hart Gallery, Sadler Center
- 5:00 PM2hOpen MicLocation: Daily Grind
- 5:00 PM2hWilliam & Mary Women's Volleyball at Stony BrookLocation: Stony Brook, N.Y.
- 6:00 PM2hD.C. Pride History Month CelebrationJoin the W&M Washington Center and the Crim Dell Association to celebrate LGBTQIA+ history month and dive into the history of the LGBTQ+ community at William & Mary!
- 7:00 PM2hFamily Weekend ConcertThis concert features the W&M Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Choral Ensembles.
- 7:00 PM2hHarvest Moon Festival - Weili Wangka and the Mooncake FactoryLocation: Sadler Commonwealth Auditorium