New Student Orientation

orientation_icon We know you're excited for your time at W&M to begin... and we're excited to welcome you!

New Student Orientation, an enrollment requirement, occurs before each semester to introduce new students to many aspects of William & Mary including student life, academic policies, and the honor code. The goal of each orientation program is to make our students feel right at home from the moment they set foot on campus.

But before you arrive on campus, you'll need to know what to do and where to go. No problem!

We've got the Tribe Guide for that! The Tribe Guide is developed for your specific incoming semester to take you through your new student requirements step-by-step and will be available November 15, 2024 noon ET and May 1, 2025 for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 new students, respectively.

Residential new students typically move into their residence hall assignments by selected appointment immediately prior to the start of Orientation on Friday, January 17. Spring 2025 New Student Orientation is slated for Friday, January 17 - Tuesday, January 21. The first day of fall semester classes is Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Additional information will be provided in your forthcoming Tribe Guide about the move-in process and orientation schedules — and Residence Life can answer questions about living on campus and what to bring with you!