Schedule of Events

Find your name printed on each of the four identical W&M banners, located inside and outside of Kaplan Arena, in the Sunken Garden and inside Sadler Center. We sprinkled in some hidden gems. Can you spot them?

Location: Various locations throughout campus This tour runs every 15 minutes. Look for tour guides in designated meeting places, marked on your Day for Admitted Students Campus Guide.

The Center for Student Diversity partners with over 50 student organizations focused on celebrating our differences. Learn about the programs, services and activities that foster belonging across campus.

Learn how advising can help you plan your course schedule to reach academic goals and maximize the registration process.

From boxing and spin classes to weight training and cardio equipment, Campus Recreation has everything you need for fitness and fun. We also offer dozens of club sports, hundreds of intramural leagues and a Division I athletics program. 

Meet with faculty and students from W&M’s art, dance, music and theatre departments. Learn about opportunities to major or minor in the arts, join a group or ensemble, pursue elective coursework and more.

W&M is reshaping the future with its new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, bringing together applied science, computer science, data science and physics to prepare students for our data-driven world. Attend this exclusive Q&A.

Does the small state advantage in representation and widespread use of tactics to derail bills make the U.S. Senate inherently undemocratic? Uncover the truth by looking at actual legislation, roll calls and other “real world” indicators.

If you want to learn more about these academic tracks, you won’t want to miss this session. We will give you an overview and answer all of your burning questions.

With more than 45 study abroad programs, it’s no wonder that W&M students consistently study abroad at rates higher than most other public universities in the U.S.! Join us as we discuss a wide range of opportunities on campus and around the world.

The Center for Student Diversity partners with over 50 student organizations focused on celebrating our differences. Learn about the programs, services and activities that foster belonging across campus.

Esports requires critical thinking and creativity, skills most companies and industries are seeking in our changing world. This could be your opportunity to take on some of our Division I varsity players for a chance to win W&M Esports swag. GAME ON!

Meet with faculty and students from W&M’s art, dance, music and theatre departments. Learn about opportunities to major or minor in the arts, join a group or ensemble, pursue elective coursework and more.

Lauren Garrett, director of Student Transition Engagement Programs (STEP), and a team of student leaders will walk you through your new student checklist and prepare you for New Student Orientation.

Science at W&M is all about hands-on discovery with real-world applications. Meet our expert faculty, hear about our state-of-the-art lab facilities and see how W&M students are tackling challenges in healthcare, research and more.

Are you interested in business? This session will cover the important topic of opportunity discovery and will dispel the common myth that entrepreneurship is all about the idea. We’ll learn the important skill of falling in love with the problem instead. 

If you want to learn more about these academic tracks, you won’t want to miss this session. We will give you an overview and answer all of your burning questions.

With more than 45 study abroad programs, it’s no wonder that W&M students consistently study abroad at rates higher than most other public universities in the U.S.! Join us as we discuss a wide range of opportunities on campus and around the world.

Grab a bagged lunch, plus ice cream, and check out the many diverse student clubs and organizations on campus. Watch a student performance, meet others with similar interests, ask questions at a casual department chat and more.

Representatives from the following programs will be available to talk about their departments’ course offerings and student and faculty research. These chats are informal and relaxed. Stop by for two minutes or two hours. 

Dean and Director Derek Aday and faculty members will share insights into the Batten School & VIMS’ curriculum, the science behind discoveries, the future of coastal and marine sciences and its impact on communities and industries across the globe.

From leading research on campus to fieldwork abroad, explore how W&M is leading the way in integrated conservation and sustainability and how you can be part of the next generation of environmental changemakers. 

Fondly referred to as W&M’s Campus in the City, the Washington Center serves as home base for a variety of programs throughout the year that take advantage of Washington, D.C.’s breadth of resources. Many experiential learning opportunities are available. 

Explore opportunities to work alongside faculty, policymakers and experts. From data-driven policy and international relations to national security research, discover how W&M students are shaping the world through hands-on international research.

From mindfulness workshops and yoga to art therapy and resilience training, the center maintains a full spectrum of facilities and programs, including the Counseling Center, Student Health Center and the Center for Mindfulness & Authentic Excellence.

If you’re interested in pursuing education as a major or minor, then you won’t want to miss this session. We will give you an overview and answer all of your burning questions.

If you want to learn more about this academic track, you won’t want to miss this session. We will give you an overview and answer all of your burning questions. 

If you want to learn more about this academic track, you won’t want to miss this session. We will give you an overview and answer all of your burning questions. 

Learn how to thrive in our rapidly changing world. Learn about our College (COLL) Curriculum, which provides students the opportunity to explore the liberal arts and sciences while developing critical skills throughout their undergraduate experience.

With 60+ community service groups on campus, volunteer opportunities abound. Civic & Community Engagement provides diverse opportunities for students to become active and educated citizens and to promote positive, community-driven change.

What makes us a top business school in the nation? Is it because of our job placement rate (96%)? Is it because we prepare you to excel in finance, marketing, consulting and accounting? This is your opportunity to find out.

Brand-new and renovated residence halls are opening this fall, offering first-year students modern, vibrant living spaces. Learn about residence life, expanded dining options and the latest campus resources, all designed to enhance student life at W&M.

William & Mary is home to more than 7,000 dynamic, engaging, witty and talented students with a variety of academic and extracurricular interests. Ask anything and everything, and current W&M undergrads will have answers! 

W&M is home to America’s first fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, which was founded in 1776. Learn how our 30+ fraternities and sororities play a vital role on campus, in the community and beyond.

W&M is a top 10 public university for internships for a reason. Hear about the many ways the university is leading in the preparation of lifelong learners equipped to navigate rapid change and thrive from their first job to their last.

What’s life really like at W&M? Get firsthand insights from those who know it best — current parents, students and key university leaders. W&M staff offer valuable advice and answer your top questions about the W&M experience.

Start research as early as your first year! Interact with students and faculty who work with external partners (from the State Department to the World Wildlife Fund and more) to learn how you can join a research team and make a difference in the world.

Are you ready to officially join the Class of 2029? Come by and pay your enrollment deposit! All students who have already paid their deposit or who wish to pay their deposit are invited to meet our mascot, the Griffin, and grab a mini Wren bell. 

With 60+ community service groups on campus, volunteer opportunities abound. Civic & Community Engagement provides diverse opportunities for students to become active and educated citizens and to promote positive, community-driven change.

What makes us a top business school in the nation? Is it because of our job placement rate (96%)? Is it because we prepare you to excel in finance, marketing, consulting and accounting? This is your opportunity to find out.

Brand-new and renovated residence halls are opening this fall, offering first-year students modern, vibrant living spaces. Learn about residence life, expanded dining options and the latest campus resources, all designed to enhance student life at W&M.

William & Mary is home to more than 7,000 dynamic, engaging, witty and talented students with a variety of academic and extracurricular interests. Ask anything and everything, and current W&M undergrads will have answers! 

W&M is home to America’s first fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, which was founded in 1776. Learn how our 30+ fraternities and sororities play a vital role on campus, in the community and beyond.

W&M is a top 10 public university for internships for a reason. Hear about the many ways the university is leading in the preparation of lifelong learners equipped to navigate rapid change and thrive from their first job to their last.

What’s life really like at W&M? Get firsthand insights from those who know it best — current parents, students and key university leaders. W&M staff offer valuable advice and answer your top questions about the W&M experience.

Start research as early as your first year! Interact with students and faculty who work with external partners (from the State Department to the World Wildlife Fund and more) to learn how you can join a research team and make a difference in the world.

Kick back and relax, play games, make friends and eat some fun, local treats. Experience the sense of community and belonging William & Mary is known for — the people you met today will be your friends, classmates, teachers, mentors and more. 

Mix, mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at the end of the day with current W&M families. Overlook Zable Stadium in the President’s Suite, imagining the roaring cheers for the Tribe.