Spring has finally arrived on campus, and the countdown to life-after-college has begun. It’s truly incredible to think that in just one short month, our seniors will be ringing the Wren Bell on the last day of classes. It won’t be long before our students are taking their momentous walk across the Crim Dell. See below for more details regarding Commencement.

Mark your calendars for William & Mary’s annual giving day—One Tribe One Day – on Tuesday, April 12! It’s a day for giving back and paying it forward, and we hope you will join us in supporting the Parents Fund. Be sure to use and share downloadable graphics and keep the momentum going with the hashtag #OneTribeOneDay. And, don't miss the variety of in-person and virtual events going on throughout the day and across the country. There is something for everyone on One Tribe One Day!

Best wishes for a happy spring! And as always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely,

Mary Hallahan Kushan ’85, P ’22 and Jeff Kushan ’85, P ’22

April 4: Advising Period Begins

April 4: Commencement Regalia Available for Purchase Online

April 12: One Tribe One Day

April 15: Advising Period Ends and Deadline to Declare Major/Minor for Guaranteed Processing Before Fall 2022 Priority Registration

April 25-28: Fall 2022 Priority Registration for Continuing Students

May 6: Last Days of Classes

We are excited to share our Parent & Family Calendar for the 2021-2022 Academic Year! This calendar contains important academic dates, highlighted resources, and William & Mary

traditions.

We hope you will use this calendar as a resource to connect with your student and support their W&M experience.

The William & Mary Parent & Family Resource Guide is designed to be an interactive overview of frequently referenced resources.

The digital pdf will be updated once per year and posted for those who wish to print out our Resource Guide. For the most up-to-date information contained in this guide, revisit this website.

This month, read a blog post from Vice President of Student Affairs, Ginger Ambler. Ginger shares about the significance of One Tribe One Day as an alumna, staff member, and mom.

Be sure to check out this post, as well as our previous posts!

Get informed about any emergencies or campus alerts by registering with RAVE. and providing some basic contact information. After doing so, you will receive official emergency notifications from the W&M Emergency Management Team via text message and email.

Families are also encouraged to follow William & Mary News on Facebook and Twitter for news from and about William & Mary.

This 4-week support group, offered to graduating seniors by the Counseling Center, will look ahead to life after William & Mary. Specifically, we will explore themes of belonging, transition/change, and identity. While you prepare to transition to a new job, graduate school, or face the unknown, please consider having your student join us for a time of reflection, connection, and preparation.

Effective Wednesday, March 30, masks will generally be recommended, but not required, in all indoor spaces, including classes and labs. There will be two exceptions: 1) Masks will continue to be required in the McLeod Tyler Wellness Center for students who are waiting to be seen at the Student Health Center and for all Student Health Center employees while in the clinic, and 2) Masks will continue to be required on public transportation per federal guidelines.

Stacey Harris, dean’s fellow, associate director of disability & access services and member of the student life management team at Boston University, has been selected as William & Mary’s next dean of students.

Harris, who has worked in higher education for 23 years, will assume the position on May 10. She succeeds Marjorie Thomas, who left W&M last July to become vice president for student affairs at the New College of Florida in Sarasota.

The Writing Resources Center, located on the first floor of Swem Library, is a free service provided to W&M students. Trained consultants offer individual assistance with writing, presentation, and other communication assignments across disciplines and at any stage, from generating ideas to polishing a final product. Your student can make an appointment by visiting the WRC webpage.

Students are required to check out of their residence hall no later than 48 hours after their final academic commitment. ALL Residence Halls officially close for the spring semester at 10 a.m on Monday, May 23. 

Spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot for full service summer storage by Dorm Room Movers. If you require your items to be stored over the summer or shipped home, they make it easy! This is how easy it is: They send you boxes and tape. You pack - they’ll take it from there.

Reminder: The University doesn’t provide moving or storage assistance but Dorm Room Movers is the preferred provider for moving, storage and shipping at College of William and Mary.

No stress because:

Join us on April 22, 2022 from 7pm-10pm in the Sunken Garden in celebrating the Asian Centennial. We will be highlighting talent from the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern communities through performances by Griffin Bhangra, Zodiacs, and more! A variety of dishes from premier APM cuisines will also be featured.Learn more about the significance of the Asian Centennial and celebrate 100 years since the admission of Chen Pu-Kao '23, the first Asian student here at William & Mary.

Formal or traditional attire is encouraged. RSVP is required.

Three groups of student volunteers, led by students, partnered with communities in Lynchburg, Kilmarnock, and Upper Marlboro (MD) during spring break. Through Branch Out Alternative Breaks, students learned the goals and approach of their community partners to address complex social issues, and got to work! We were thrilled to be able to travel again for the first time in two years, and look forward to growing in the coming year.

Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, May 1 (rain or shine), at 2:30 PM. Shearing humanely and sustainably removes a sheep's woolen coat to prepare for the warmer months. Tom Stanley, Virginia Tech Agriculture Extension Agent, will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method in this agricultural and educational event. If the weather is favorable, visitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on Highland's grounds. Admission to the sheep shearing event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free.

Is your student participating in an unpaid summer experience? Make sure to tell your student to check out F.U.S.E.! Fund for Unpaid Summer Experiences (F.U.S.E.) applications are now open in TribeCareers (filter by Position Type: F.U.S.E. Funding). F.U.S.E. exists thanks to kind donations from the Parent's Fund, alumni, and other donors. The fund awards up to $4,000 to undergraduate students who will be completing necessarily unpaid internships over the summer. To apply for the funding, a student will need to have an offer and proof of the unpaid internship opportunity.

STEP is partnering with James Monroe's Highland for a unique day trip to/from the former plantation on Friday, April 15. Interested students should sign-up using the link below. Highland is a historic site located outside Charlottesville, VA and is notable as the home of W&M alumnus and 5th U.S. President, James Monroe. It has become a leader in public education and community engagement, offering educational programs, rustic trails, and special events throughout the year. Highland is also proud to partner with the Highland Council of Descendant Advisors. W&M students are encouraged to visit Highland and consider the site for interdisciplinary research projects.

The Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLCT) at William & Mary Law School has developed a series of introductory law classes for high school and college students. This program gives students interested in law and government, as well as business and technology, the opportunity to experience classes in the comfort of their homes using an interactive videoconferencing platform. Classes are offered in June and July and last between eight and 14 hours. This program offers students an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.