- 8:30 AM1hCheck-InCheck in for the day, listen to music, find your name printed on each of the two identical W&M banners of admitted students placed inside and outside Kaplan Arena and get your swag on! We are so excited to welcome you to campus!
- 8:30 AM7h 30mPhoto Opportunity— Find Your Name!Location: Inside and outside of Kaplan Arena; across from Crim Dell Meadow; inside Sadler Center Find your name printed on each of the four identical W&M banners, located inside and outside of Kaplan Arena, across from Crim Dell Meadow and inside Sadler Center. We sprinkled in some hidden gems. Can you spot them?
- 9:30 AM45mOpening WelcomeJoin your fellow future classmates as we kick off Day for Admitted Students.
- 10:00 AM6hMini-ToursLocation: 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.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: Academic AdvisingLearn how the faculty advising system can help you plan your course schedule to reach academic goals and maximize the registration process.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: An Inclusive & Flourishing CommunityThe Student Center for Inclusive Excellence partners with student organizations focused on celebrating our differences and promoting a sense of belonging across campus. Learn about the programs, resources and activities open to any and all students.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: Campus Recreation & SportsFrom boxing and spin classes to weight training and cardio equipment, Campus Recreation has everything you need for fitness and fun. Learn about all our recreational opportunities, including our 40+ sport clubs and 450+ intramural teams.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: Go Tribe! Your W&M Next StepLauren Garrett, director of Student Transition Engagement Programs (STEP), and a dynamic team of student leaders share summer expectations and opportunities, insider tips for New Student Orientation and what to anticipate at W&M.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: Mock Lecture: The Origins of Food Stamps in the United StatesIn this mock lecture by Chris Howard, Harriman Professor of Government & Public Policy, you will get a quick history of food assistance programs from the 1930s to the 1960s, culminating in the Food Stamp Act of 1964.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Pre-PharmacyW&M has pre-professional advising for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or veterinary medicine. Attend this session to learn about the different advising tracks that will help you prepare for entrance exams and graduate school.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: STEM & Data at W&MThis interactive panel discussion between deans Suzanne Raitt and Douglas Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86 will cover how students can pursue fields like AI, human health, biology, neuroscience and applied mathematics.
- 10:45 AM40mSession Block A: Study Abroad & International OpportunitiesWith more than 45 W&M study abroad programs and hundreds of other options in more than 50 countries, it’s no wonder W&M students study abroad at rates higher than most other U.S. public universities! Join us as we discuss opportunities around the world.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: Academic AdvisingLearn how the faculty advising system can help you plan your course schedule to reach academic goals and maximize the registration process.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: An Inclusive & Flourishing CommunityThe Student Center for Inclusive Excellence partners with student organizations focused on celebrating our differences and promoting a sense of belonging across campus. Learn about the programs, resources and activities open to any and all students.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: Go Tribe! Your W&M Next StepLauren Garrett, director of Student Transition Engagement Programs (STEP), and a dynamic team of student leaders share summer expectations and opportunities, insider tips for New Student Orientation and what to anticipate at W&M.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: Mock Lecture: Marketing Built the Modern World. Do You Buy It?Marketing is often reduced to advertising, but really it is the set of activities that facilitate exchange among imperfectly rational people. My claim is that marketing enables specialization, driving the productivity and innovation of the modern world.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Pre-PharmacyW&M has pre-professional advising for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or veterinary medicine. Attend this session to learn about the different advising tracks that will help you prepare for entrance exams and graduate school.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: STEM & Data at W&MThis interactive panel discussion between deans Suzanne Raitt and Douglas Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86 will cover how students can pursue fields like AI, human health, biology, neuroscience and applied mathematics.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: Study Abroad & International OpportunitiesWith more than 45 W&M study abroad programs and hundreds of other options in more than 50 countries, it’s no wonder W&M students study abroad at rates higher than most other U.S. public universities! Join us as we discuss opportunities around the world.
- 11:40 AM40mSession Block B: William & Mary AthleticsW&M sponsors 23 varsity sports that all compete at the Division I level. Our 500+ student athletes win conference titles and graduate at a higher rate than any other public university in the country.
- 12:00 PM2hLunch and the Sunken Garden PartyLocation: Lunch - Wellness Walk, Sadler Center; Student Org Fair - Zable Stadium Track; Performance Showcase - Crim Dell Meadow Pick up a bagged lunch and ice cream in the Sunken Garden, then stop by the department chat tent for casual conversations and questions. From there, head to the Crim Dell Meadow for student performances and make your way to Zable Stadium.
- 12:00 PM2hSunken Garden Party: Department ChatsRepresentatives from W&M’s departments and programs will be available to talk about their course offerings and student and faculty research. Stop by for two minutes or two hours.
- 12:00 PM2hTribe on the TrackTribe on the Track is our student organization showcase. Head to Zable Stadium to meet students with similar interests. Some of our 475+ student clubs and organizations will be set up around the track ready to answer your questions.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Big Ideas, Global ImpactMake your mark — and global headlines — with AidData and the Global Research Institute at William & Mary. Work alongside faculty and peers to tackle pressing challenges at the intersection of data, policy and global research.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Coastal & Marine Sciences at W&MFaculty members will share insights into the curriculum, the science behind discoveries and its impact on communities and industries across the globe.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Health & WellnessTake a tour of the McLeod Tyler Wellness Center. From mindfulness workshops and yoga to art therapy and resilience training, the center maintains the Counseling Center, Student Health Center and the Center for Mindfulness & Authentic Excellence.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Live, Learn & Launch Your Career in D.C.The W&M Washington Center is your campus in the city, offering immersive experiences that engage you in hands-on coursework while interning with top organizations in the nation's capital.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Pre-EducationAs one of the best colleges in Virginia for education, W&M trains future teachers, counselors, school psychologists and K-12 leaders. Attend this session to learn about our major and minor offerings, and our partner programs.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Pre-HealthW&M has pre-professional advising for students interested in pursuing a career as a physician assistant, nurse, athletic trainer or occupational or physical therapist. Attend this session to learn about the different advising tracks.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Pre-LawLearn how you’ll focus your studies on what you're passionate about while receiving guidance in curriculum planning and assistance with the law school admission process.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: Service, Volunteering & Community EngagementWith 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.
- 12:35 PM40mSession Block C: What’s Your COLLing?Our world-renowned faculty will teach and prepare you 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.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Business at W&MWhat 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.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: For Students, By Students Panel (Students Only)William & Mary is home to more than 7,000 dynamic, engaging, witty and talented students studying across more than 115 majors and minors and participating in over 475 student clubs and organizations.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Fraternity & Sorority LifeW&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.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Internships & Applied Learning (with Funding!)W&M consistently ranks in the Princeton Review’s top 10 public universities for internships for a reason. Hear from W&M’s Chief Career Officer Kathleen Powell and others about the various applied learning experiences and support offered to students.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Mock Lecture: Navigating Our AI Augmented FutureThis talk by Douglas Schmidt ’84, M.A.’86, Dean of the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, will explore our AI-augmented future and argue that AI will transform knowledge work.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Parent & Family PanelHear what W&M is really like from Heather Deere, director of Family Engagement, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs & Public Safety Ginger Ambler, and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Suzanne Raitt.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Performing ArtsHear from faculty and students in dance, music and theatre in W&M’s recently completed Arts Quarter. Learn how you can join ensembles, dance companies, improve and acting troupes and bands even if you’re not majoring in the arts.
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Res Life and Living-Learning & Special Interest CommunitiesBig things are happening on campus! Brand-new and renovated residence halls opened this year, offering students modern, vibrant living spaces. Learn about residence life, expanded dining options and the latest campus resources
- 1:30 PM40mSession Block D: Research at W&MAt W&M, the majority of students participate in independent research, faculty-mentored research or work with external partners. Hear from current students with different types of research experiences about their projects and advice for incoming students.
- 1:30 PM1h 30mJoin the Tribe!Are you ready to officially join the Class of 2030? Come by and commit to W&M! All students who have already paid their deposit or who wish to pay their deposit are invited to grab a mini Wren bell. Congratulations, and welcome to the Tribe!
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Business at W&MWhat 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.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Fine ArtsMeet with faculty and students from W&M’s Department of Art & Art History. Learn about the different tracks for each major, how to have your creative artwork and original scholarship featured in the Senior Art History Colloquium and Student Art Exhibition.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: For Students, By Students Panel (Students Only)William & Mary is home to more than 7,000 dynamic, engaging, witty and talented students studying across more than 115 majors and minors and participating in over 475 student clubs and organizations.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Fraternity & Sorority LifeW&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.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Internships & Applied Learning (with Funding!)W&M consistently ranks in the Princeton Review’s top 10 public universities for internships for a reason. Hear from W&M’s Chief Career Officer Kathleen Powell and others about the various applied learning experiences and support offered to students.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Mock Lecture: From Wren’s Brain to the Wren Building — Neuroscience at W&MPamela Hunt, professor and chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences, will use case studies of individuals with brain damage to talk about the marvels and complexities of the brain and its many areas. See and interact with a real human brain.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Parent & Family PanelHear what W&M is really like from Heather Deere, director of Family Engagement, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs & Public Safety Ginger Ambler, and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Suzanne Raitt.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Res Life and Living-Learning & Special Interest CommunitiesBig things are happening on campus! Brand-new and renovated residence halls opened this year, offering students modern, vibrant living spaces. Learn about residence life, expanded dining options and the latest campus resources.
- 2:25 PM40mSession Block E: Research at W&MAt W&M, the majority of students participate in independent research, faculty-mentored research or work with external partners. Hear from current students with different types of research experiences about their projects and advice for incoming students.
- 3:00 PM1hGreen & Gold Student SocialKick 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.
- 3:00 PM1hParent & Family SocialMix, 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.
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