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Things Your Student Should Know
The end of the semester is fast approaching, and winter break is almost here! Here are some important dates and information that your student should know before heading home:




Opportunities at Oxford University
William & Mary's partnership with Hertford College, University of Oxford, offers qualified students the extraordinary possibility to study in one-on-one tutorials with faculty at one of the world's greatest universities. Students can choose to study for the spring semester, or for a full academic year. Applications are due by February 2 for students interested in studying at Hertford College during the 2015-2016 academic year.
 
Learn more about W&M study abroad programs.
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  December 2014
Sophomore Parent Newsletter

 

Michael & Trisha Nelson

The semester is winding down and it is almost time for your loved ones to come home. We hope that you will have the opportunity to spend some quality time 

with your William and Mary student over the winter holiday break.


 

Thank you for making a positive impact on your student's college career. We look forward to continuing on our path of growth and collaboration in the New Year. Until then, from our William and Mary family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday!


 

Michael and Trisha Nelson

Parent and Family Council Chairs

 

One Tribe, One Family
William & Mary students came together to produce this video to showcase their commitment to our community.

Spend The Summer with William & Mary in DC!

DC Summer Session

- Take 1-3 credit courses taught by W&M professors

- Fulfill GERs and major/minor requirements

- Attend class in late afternoons and evenings at our Dupont Circle office

- Open to current/newly admitted undergraduates, alumni, visiting students, and NVCC students

- Tuition starts at $350/credit hour!

 

For course listings and schedule, visit:

Website: www.wm.edu/dcsummer 

Making the Most of Winter Break
Curious about how your student can make the most of their winter break?  Now is the perfect time to update and enhance career documents, using the resume checklist, and to begin building a professional network.  Underclassmen should take advantage of informational interviews by asking questions of professionals currently working in the industries of potential interest to learn more about how they have succeeded and remained interested in their roles. These initial conversations can provide valuable insight into a variety of career options. 
Why pay for health insurance you don't need?
All full-time students must have health insurance as a condition of their enrollment. If your student has not already filed an approved Waiver Request by January 10, he/she will be enrolled in the Student Insurance Plan and billed $870 for Spring 2015. For more information, review the Insurance Requirement and Waiver Request information. To learn more about the College-sponsored Student Insurance Plan, review the information on the UnitedHealthcare StudentResources W&M page.
Holidays Around The World!

Our  Language Houses, with support from Dining Services and the Reves Center, presents Holidays Around The World! Throughout the month of December, Commons Dining Hall will feature d�cor and food centered on the holiday traditions from around the globe.

Help your student reduce roommate conflict
Roommate conflicts are bound to happen.  This article provides great tips to help your student talk through any concerns he or she may have with a roommate.

Applications Available for the Student Leadership Foundation Program
Student Leadership Foundation (SLF) is an intensive semester-long leadership program for Freshmen and Sophomore leaders on campus.  This selective program is designed to support rising campus leaders as they build a strong network with fellow leaders on campus.  Applications for the spring program are available and due Wednesday, December 17th.
Tuition eBill News
The spring 2015 semester eBill is scheduled for distribution on December 9, 2014 and is due for payment on January 2, 2015. Students and Authorized Users will receive an email when the eBill is ready for viewing. If you do not have access to eServices, please have your student designate you as an Authorized User. This will allow you to view and pay the eBill, make housing deposits or set up a W&M Tuition Payment Plan.
We want to hear from you!

You and your students are important to us.  How can we better serve you?  Please let us know if there's information you need or topics you'd like to see addressed.

Email us at parents@wm.edu. 

 

Our community recently celebrated the second annual Tag Day on William & Mary's campus. As part of this effort, students posted signs ---  or tags ---  all over campus to showcase the impact of private support on their daily lives and to recognize all who came before them to make William & Mary what it is today.

 

Please take a few moments to enjoy some images from Tag Day, and please support our students with a gift to the Parents Fund today!

  
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