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This summer we will both virtually and in-person welcome our fall 2022 new students and their families to the Tribe! These events offer classmates and their families the opportunity to begin building the strong community that will support them throughout their William & Mary journey.

Space is limited for these events, so each new student and family will be encouraged to register for, and attend, only one welcome event each season.

Find and register for a welcome event near you using the link below!

June 10: Review Laptop Information; Review Financial Aid

June 15: Deadline to register for W&M Parent and Family

July 1: Registration for W&M Pathways closes; eServices

Authorized User set-up recommended deadline

July 5: Deadline: Language Proficiency Placement Exam

July 8: Due: College Studies, Part 1

July 15: Deadline to send in official IB, AP, Cambridge, and other test reports to to the Office of the University Registrar

July 22: Registration for 7 Generations closes

Your student is about to embark on a liberal arts education. But what is a COLL curriculum and how does your student know what classes to sign up for? Join representatives from Academic Advising to learn about course registration and how advising works at W&M.

Zoom link below.

Follow us on instagram @wm_families and our Facebook page: W&M Parent and Family Programs to stay up to date on important deadlines, learn about volunteer opportunities, and see on-campus and off-campus resources!

Parent & Family Programs is very excited to relaunch our On the Same Page Book Club this summer! Starting June 21, we will be diving in and reading Kelly Radi’s, Out to Sea: A Parents' Survival Guide to the Freshman Voyage. Over the next several weeks, you can look forward to learning more about your student’s upcoming transition into college and reflecting on how you can support your student’s independence from a distance. You can also anticipate joining in on our Facebook Page for weekly discussion posts and opportunities to connect with other families.

Please register before June 15 with the link below.

Be our guest! We've welcomed many noteworthy visitors in our 328-year history and we can't wait to welcome you as well. Information sessions are led by a member of the Undergraduate Admission Office Dean's staff and guided campus tours are led by current William & Mary students.

Come see our beautiful campus -- whether that is in-person or virtual!

Pathways is a unique way to start your W&M experience. During Pathways you will meet other new W&M students and form lasting friendships. You will be lead by experienced W&M students and learn valuable lessons. You will do all of this while participating in adventures, from the comfort of a tent and while sitting around the campfire.

Students can choose to participate in a week-long trip, either "backpacking in the Appalachians," "canoeing and camping," "Surf'SUP," or "Base Camp."

More information can be found below.

7 Generations is a pre-orientation program focused on sustainability and community engagement. It's your opportunity to build and serve community at the start of your W&M experience. In teams of eight, with two upperclassmen student leaders, 7 Generations participants spend the four days before Orientation volunteering, living, and exploring their new community together.

Our 7 Generations program is free to first generation and low-income students. A limited number of $75 scholarships are also available.

The Tribe Guide is your student's one-stop online source for information about what they need to do before they arrive in Williamsburg this fall. From advising and registration to housing and meal plans, the Tribe Guide is here to help your student make a smooth transition to college life.

William & Mary offers a convenient app that allows you to access essential information anywhere, anytime on your mobile device – available for iOS, Android and mobile web. W&M Mobile provides a variety of campus information and services for the university community. The W&M mobile app will also prove extremely helpful for you and your student when they arrive on campus this fall, with quick links to access their course schedule, grades, and emergency notifications.

The Parent & Family Council (PFC) is a community of parent donors and volunteer leaders who are dedicated to increasing parent engagement and philanthropy, promoting William & Mary, and strengthening the Tribe family. PFC families enhance student life and student success initiatives by giving and raising vital funds for the Parents Fund and programs across the university. As parent ambassadors, PFC members welcome new Tribe families and help them navigate life with a college student. Members also meet faculty and administrators, provide parent perspectives to William & Mary’s senior leadership, and learn about university initiatives and priorities.