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The William & Mary community will come together for W&M Professional Development Week 2025, Feb. 24-28. Connect with experts from the W&M community via virtual panels and workshops to explore your career path, discover strategies to inspire your team and unlock the power of meaningful partnerships. Professional Development Week is free and open to all W&M alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends.
The Dare to DREAM Fund administered by the Reves Center provides partial support for the DACA renewal fee. Individuals who would like to donate to the fund can visit W&M Giving and search for “Dare to DREAM.”
Domicile (In-State Tuition)
Students with DACA may qualify for in-state tuition. In-state versus out-of-state tuition rates are determined by domicile under the University Registrar’s Office. To be eligible for in-state rates, an individual (or the parent, legal guardian or spouse who provides financial support) must demonstrate residence in Virginia and an intent to remain in Virginia indefinitely to establish domicile in Virginia, then maintain domicile in Virginia for at least 12 months preceding the first day of classes. Under special circumstances, Virginia allows institutions to consider a dependent student’s domicile separately from that of the parents.
Any questions about domicile eligibility should be directed to the Registrar's Office at domicile@wm.edu or 757-221-2800.
Everyday Life
Social Security Cards
Special immigration status students with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) may apply to the Social Security Administration for a Social Security Number (SSN). The administration's informational handout Social Security Number and Card - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals may also be helpful. If you encounter difficulty at the Social Security office, contact the Reves Center to liaise on your behalf.
Federal and State Taxes
DACA students who earned income will be required to file income tax forms to the Internal Revenue Service under the same tax laws that residents follow. Specific tax-filing guidance for DACA students is available through United We Dream's pdf Taxes and DACA: What Do You Need to Know?
Virginia Driver's Licenses and State ID cards
DACA and other special immigration status students are eligible to obtain a Virginia driver's license or state ID card. For details, visit the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles website for information about obtaining an ID card or Driver Privilege Card.
Legal Resources
W&M Immigration Clinic
As a clinic program consisting of law students overseen by a supervising attorney, the W&M Immigration Clinic assists non-citizens with various immigration matters. The Immigration Clinic can help students renew their DACA status and also provide assistance in other immigration matters.
W&M Support
The Reves Center for International Studies advances international engagement at William & Mary. The Dare to DREAM Fund provides partial support for the DACA renewal fee and is administered by the Reves Center. The Reves Center can also provide referrals to local immigration attorneys for students.
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion is committed to creating a university community that is representative and inclusive of individuals with different backgrounds, talents, and skills.
The Center for Student Diversity serves as a vital link where students from diverse backgrounds can find a sense of community and everyone can learn about the diversity of our community.
Counseling Center - For students interested in a DACA Support Group, please contact Carina Sudarsky-Gleiser Director, W&M Counseling Center.
Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs serves as a centralized academic advising hub focused on supporting the students, faculty, and staff that compose the W&M campus community.
Office of Civic & Community Engagement helps students find spring, winter, and summer break programs that are accessible regardless of immigration status.
W&M Police adopts a fundamental approach to policing that is specifically college-based. The department works to protect the W&M community and to enhance community members' quality of life consistent with W&M's context and mission.
WMFIRE, formerly known as UndocuTribe, addresses inequities and obstacles faced by the immigrant, migrant, and undocumented community through education, empowerment, and action.
As a clinic program consisting of law students overseen by a supervising attorney, the W&M Immigration Clinic assists non-citizens with various immigration matters. The Immigration Clinic can help students renew their DACA status and also provide assistance in other immigration matters.