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Stepping Stones

Opportunities to connect with new classmates and begin to establish the friendships that will sustain you for all time coming.

Stepping Stones are a series of virtual new student and student leader meet-ups created with the intention of easing incoming students into life as a college student within the W&M community. 

Each of the meet-ups are centered on a student identity, affinity, or special interest to assist students in finding an initial community within the university. The focus of each will be social (or at least as social as you can be over Zoom), but you never know who you might meet ... 

Perhaps you'll find your new best friend, future roommate, or a friendly face to look for on move-in day!

Register Now! 

Come as you are, wherever you are. Each of the live Zoom sessions will be accessed using your W&M credentials. Check back frequently for additional dates added over the coming weeks.

Meet-up Schedule
Faith Based Identities 
First Generation College Students

Incoming students who identify as the first in their family to attend university.

International Students 

Incoming students who are joining W&M from outside the United States.

  • TBD
St Andrews Joint Degree Progamme Home & Host Students

Incoming students who have been admitted and joined the William & Mary St Andrews Joint Degree Programme. 

  • Home Students (First-Year W&M Students)
  • Host Students (First-Year St Andrews, Second Year W&M) 
LGBTQ+ Students & Allies

Incoming students who identify as a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community. 

  • TBD
Limited Income College Students

Incoming students who plan to work more than part time, are Pell eligible, and/or receive Federal Work Study. 

Military Connected Students

Incoming students who are personally connected to active members, veteran and/or reserve members the United States Armed Forces : Such as Sibling, Spouse, Parent, etc.

Student Veterans

Incoming students who identify as active, veteran and/or reserve members of the United States Armed Forces. 

Monroe Scholars 

Incoming students who have been admitted into the James Monroe Scholars Program.

Neurodiverse College Students 

Incoming students who self identify as neurodivergent, acknowledging the wide range of human neurologies including Autism and ADHD. 

  • TBD
Out of State Students

Incoming students who will be joining William & Mary and are residents of a state other than Virginia.

Students of Color 

Incoming students who identify as being of color. 

  • TBD
Transfer Students

Incoming students who are joining William & Mary with prior on-campus college/university experience.