Freshman Family Newsletter
November 2017
Dear Class of 2021 Families,
 
We are Claire and Al Dwoskin and we are so excited to serve as your Class of 2021 Representatives! We're lucky enough to be parents to not just one, but two first year students at William & Mary. Our twins, AJ and Alanna, are both members of the Class of 2021!
 
We love November because this month, from the 22nd to the 26th, our students will have the opportunity to come home for Thanksgiving Break! However, if your student can't make the journey home for Thanksgiving Break, don't worry. All residence halls will remain open during this time.
 
Before then, November is also a great time for your student to delve into professional opportunities and pursue next steps in the career search. As always, the  Cohen Career Center  is an invaluable resource.
 
We hope you enjoy the November updates below. Please be in touch with questions, concerns or ideas!
 
Sincerely,
Claire & Al Dwoskin, P'21 (x2!)
Director of Parent & Family Programs
W&M Theatre Presents: Noises Off
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.

November 30th - December 3rd, 2017
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
7:30pm, Thursday-Saturday
2:00pm, Sunday

CW Collegiate Pass
Have you heard of the benefits offered to the William & Mary community through Colonial Williamsburg's Collegiate Pass? The pass is free for our W&M family (including parents) and provides unlimited admission to more than 40 historic trades and sites in the Revolutionary City, plus the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art and DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museums!

Happenings in the Halls
2018-2019 Student Staff Selection
Is your student great with people? An outstanding leader? Residence Life is looking for new student staff members for 2018-2019. Applications will be available in November.

Room Reservation Deposits for 2018-2019
It's hard to believe we are already thinking about housing for next academic year, but we are. Deposits will be accepted beginning November 6th. The deadline to pay is February 16, 2018.

GIMME A BREAK!
Thanksgiving Break is just around the corner and the winter break will be here before you know it. PLAN AHEAD! Halls remain open for Thanksgiving, but most close for winter. Make sure your student is taking advantage of this well-deserved down time.
Summer 2018 Study Abroad Open House
Is your student interested in studying abroad this summer for W&M credit? Applications for W&M's faculty-led summer abroad programs and for Reves Summer Scholarships will be open on Thursday, November 9 and are due by Thursday, February 1, 2018. They can learn more at the Summer Study Abroad Open House on Thursday, November 9 from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM at Chesapeake A in Sadler, or contact wmabroad01@wm.edu for more information.

2018 DC Summer Session
For the first time, hybrid online courses are coming to The W&M Washington Center in summer 2018! DC Summer Session allows students to earn three credits through a 5-week hybrid course of mostly online classwork with four consecutive evening sessions in DC. The evening sessions will include discussions with field experts guided by experienced W&M professors, and connections with DC area alums through an evening networking event.

W&M Student Account Information
Please check your student record in Banner for any student account holds that may prevent you from registering for classes. Registration for the upcoming Spring 2018 semester will begin the first week of November.

We strongly encourage students to sign up for direct deposit refunds to have their funds sent electronically to the bank account of their choice. Direct Deposit is the quickest and safest way to receive your financial aid or credit balance refund.

What I Wish I'd Known...Externships (Job Shadowing)
This event is an opportunity to hear from a panel of upperclass students sharing their experiences and advice they wish they'd known about externships. After the panel, information will be shared about the requirements and expectations for the Tribe in Action Externships over winter break. This program will fulfill the mandatory orientation for students interested in applying for an externship this winter.

Last Call for Students to Register for the Elevating Change Leadership Conference
Student Leadership Development is holding the "Elevating Change Leadership Conference" on Saturday, November 11, 2017. This is a conference for every student looking to learn more about effective leadership and cultivating impactful change for the causes and organizations they care most about. Encourage and support your student to register and attend!

2017-2018 Parents Fund Initiatives
During this month of gratitude, we are thankful for parents like you who help students flourish and succeed. We know that you have sacrificed much over the years to give your child the best. With thanks, we want to show you with this video what your Parents Fund gift does for students across campus. 

Click here to see all student programs made possible by the Parents Fund.
The Parents Fund
Giving
Last year, gifts of $250 and under to the College totaled $3.1 Million! Your support, no matter the size, provides our students with a foundation for a fabulous future. During November, honor your student’s success with a gift of $20.21 to the Parents Fund.

Help us reach 34% parent participation and raise $1 Million to support your student’s success!
Parent & Family Programs
Email:  families@wm.edu
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187