For Incoming Students
Begin with community
Welcome to William & Mary and the Williamsburg community. There will be many opportunities throughout your time at William & Mary to be part of positive social change and develop your active citizenship, and we offer opportunities to engage specifically for new students.
7 Generations
7 Generations pre-orientation service trips are a four day experience directly preceding W&M Orientation. In small teams, incoming students engage the theme of sustainability in Williamsburg through direct service, education, and guided reflection while living together and exploring the community. This is a great program for students interested in an early introduction to community engagement and creating a social network before classes even begin. The program is open to freshman and transfer students.
Civic Leadership Program
The Civic Leadership Program offers 15 select students the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of engaging with their communities and creating positive social change. The program spans a Spring, Summer, and Fall term, includes two one-credit course opportunities, and provides at least $1000 in funding to each participant. Applications open late fall.
W&M GivePulse
All are welcome to peruse W&M GivePulse, our campus platform for community engagement, which features upcoming opportunities to volunteer, intern, and engage with our community partners. Once you have your W&M email address you'll be able to log in and see even more options.
