Junior Family Newsletter
October 2017
Dear Class of 2019 Families, 

Welcome to the busy autumn month of October here at William & Mary. Campus is bustling with activity as opportunities in the academic, professional, and so much more abound. October brings with it Homecoming & Reunion Weekend which takes place from October 19th to the 22nd and is chock-full of campus happenings. October also brings Fall Break (Oct. 14-17). This time off is a wonderful opportunity for students to unwind, return home to visit family, and even engage in service opportunities.

We hope you have the chance to enjoy the company of your extraordinary student over Fall Break and we wish you the best for the coming months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely, 
Gary and Caryn Silverman, P'19
Important Updates
Student Accounts
Late fees will be added to all outstanding balances on W&M Student Accounts during the first week of October. In addition to late fees, your student's account will be given a restrictive hold that will prevent them from registering for the Spring 2018 semester. For more information, please visit the Bursar's Office website.

Scheduling
The printed Parent & Family calendar shows Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 9th) as a holiday from classes. This is an error. All classes WILL be held on the 9th. Please review our Undergraduate Academic Calendar (PDF).
Employer Information Sessions and On Campus Recruiting
October continues to be a busy month for employer information sessions and other on-campus recruiting activities at the Cohen Career Center. Students can learn about a variety of organizations and connect with recruiters regarding internships and full-time positions. A full schedule of sessions and listings of opportunities are available through the Tribe Careers system.

Off-Campus Living
For students living off campus, the university’s Division of Student Affairs and Williamsburg's Neighborhood Relations Committee have collaborated on a guide to help students better understand the myriad of nuances that they could encounter living on their own.

Study Abroad Spring 2018: Non-W&M Study Abroad Program Registration
Is your student planning to study abroad on a non-W&M program in Spring 2018? The required registration deadline for all non-W&M programs is Monday, November 6, 2017. All programs through the GEO qualify for COLL 300! Have questions? Study Abroad workshops are held daily, and the Global Education Office has walk-in hours 11am-5pm, Monday-Friday as well as peer advisor walk-in hours in Swem Library from 7-9pm (Sunday-Thursday).

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! Early Bird Registration is $25 and closes November 1st.

Center for Student Diversity Welcomes New Director
William & Mary is pleased to introduced our new director of the Center for Student Diversity; Kimberly Weatherly!

“William & Mary is one of the most welcoming atmospheres I’ve ever been in,” says Weatherly. “The people are great. The students are smart, and I’m really looking forward to the implementation of programs and services that help facilitate dynamic dialogue.”

Residence Life Happenings
Air Conditioning
Fall brings cooler weather. If your student lives in a building with AC, visit the Housing Contract and click on Air Conditioners to learn about our procedures for shut down in buildings that are not individually controlled.

Open, Open, Closed, Open!
It's never too early to make travel plans. Find out which breaks the halls stay open and which one we close for on the ResLife website.

Hall Initiatives & Events
Fall is wonderful time for students to attend awesome initiatives and events in their halls. Residence Life staff and Hall Councils offer dozens of programs, on various topics, every week throughout the communities. Encourage your students to take a break and enjoy some hall fun.

Don't forget to like William & Mary Residence Life on Facebook and follow @wmreslife on Instagram and Twitter.
Homecoming 2017
Join us this October 19-22 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend!

The Tribe will come together for events for every age and interest.

We hope to see you there! 

Last year, over 31% of parents made a gift to William & Mary. This year, the Parent & Family Council has set a goal of reaching 34% parent participation by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2018. 

To help us reach that goal, we introduce the Class Challenge! Stay tuned throughout the academic year and track our progress to see which class comes out on top!
 
Thank you for supporting the Parents Fund!
Parent & Family Programs
Email:  families@wm.edu
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187