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Plan & Prepare

Step 1: Send W&M Any Transcripts and AP/IB scores.

Make sure you send the final copies of any college/university transcripts and AP/IB scores to the University Registrar's office. Final high school transcripts should be mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Step 2: Complete the New Student Inventory (due June 3)

Complete the New Student Inventory. This will inform how you are matched with a pre-major faculty advisor who will assist you with advising and the registration process starting in August until you declare a major.

Step 3: Begin College Studies (opens June 23)

• Part 1 due July 14 (Peer Advisor available to assist)
• All Students: Part 2 due August 1 (Library Staff available to assist)

The College Studies online advising module is your primary resource to prepare for your initial registration window this summer. College Studies gives you the information and tools you need to start your academic career. It provides academic advising information so you can schedule and prepare for registration, and introduces key concepts of information literacy, like how to sift through information, figure out what is useful and reliable, and then responsibly shape that information to serve your goals. On June 23 you will be enrolled (through Blackboard) into College Studies.

If you are eager to learn more before June 23, check out some resources below:

College Studies Section Table of Contents

Liberal Arts, the College Curriculum & Choosing a Major Liberal Arts Education Overview The College Curriculum Undergraduate Majors & Minors

Transfer Credits General Transfer & Test Credit Information Pre-Matriculation Test Credits Check on your Credits Transfer Credit Evaluation If you have questions, you can contact the Transfer Services Coordinator at transfercredit@wm.edu or (757) 221-2823.

Advising at W&M Summer 2024 & Continuing Resources

Creating an Academic Plan Review your Resources (academic offerings, academic policies) COLL Planning Guide (transfer students, new students) Using Degree Works (access Degree Works, understanding your Degree Works audit) Where to Start with Proficiencies (math, foreign language: ancient & modern)

Understanding Registration When to Register How to: Build a Cart & Set Registration Priorities

Step 4: Utilize Summer Support for Academics & Registration

During the summer, you will have access to a variety of resources available to help you:

• Office of Academic Affairs Office Hours (June, July & August)
• Peer Advisors (late June & July)
• Pre-Major Faculty & Pre-Professional Program Advisors (late August)

Step 5: Registration Period #1 (Build Your Cart & Set Your Registration Priorities)

Based on your completion of the College Studies online module, and support from your Peer Advisor, most students will register up to 11 credit hours. 

Step 6: Attend Academic Orientation Sessions

During orientation, there will be a variety of sessions about academics & planning at W&M. Attending these sessions will help you connect with campus resources and is another opportunity to ask any questions.

Step 7: Meet with your Pre-Major Advisor during Orientation

You will be assigned a pre-major faculty advisor at the start of Orientation. Learn more about the pre-major faculty advisor relationship.

Step 8: Registration Period #2 during Orientation

After meeting with your pre-major faculty advisor, you will complete your schedule and register for up to 16 credit hours.