Summer Pre-Orientation Programs

2025 Dates: Wednesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 12
Program Cost: $275
Application: Available Thursday, May 1; Due Wednesday, May 21.
Applicant Notifications: Sent by Friday, May 31

Elevate is a multi-day program where incoming students will have an opportunity to begin to elevate their leadership experience at William & 玛丽.  Through a variety of interactive activities and sessions, students will deepen their understanding of leadership through learning about themselves and how to effectively engage with other student leaders. Participants will build a foundation for strong network of leaders who will also be joining our community in the fall. 

2025 Dates: Monday, August 18 - Thursday, August 21
Participant Cost: $135 (limited scholarships are available; FGLI students can attend at no cost) 
Registration: Available Saturday, April 13 - Friday, July 19 (until all spots are filled)

Engage offers incoming students the opportunity to participate in hands-on service while learning about the local community and sustainability. In small teams, students volunteer with nonprofits committed to environmental, social, and economic sustainability including local parks, city government, and cultural organizations. Living and serving together during the program, teams build community as they volunteer, share their meals, explore Williamsburg, and learn about W&M from their upperclassmen team leaders.

2025 Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Participant Cost: None. University-sponsored.
Application: Available Thursday, May 1 - Friday, May 30 (20 spots available until filled)

The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Summer Connections Program provides a supportive summer experience for entering students before they arrive at W&M. The program provides an introduction to academic life, an acclimation to the campus, a chance to make social connections, learn disability advocacy, and practice essential college life skills. We have created this specifically for students with a disability, and our staff are familiar with the needs of students with disabilities. During the program, students will engage in mock class sessions, interact with peer leaders, and engage in social outings to build community and relationships. Participants will also be provided the opportunity to become familiar with numerous campus resources.

2025 Dates:
 - Session 1: Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
 - Session 2: Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22
Program Cost: $215 per participants (includes meals, camping & entrance fees, all group gear)
Registration:  Available Wednesday, May 21 - Monday, July 13 (or until all spots are filled)

Campus Recreation offers incoming students a unique and transformative pre-orientation experience. Participants share an extended outdoor adventure experience designed to assist students during this time of transition. No previous outdoor experience is necessary. During their adventures, students will develop a strong sense of self-efficacy while gaining valuable social and leadership skills. Lead by the TAP's student trip leaders, participants learn about W&M life, are welcomed into the Tribe community and become part of a W&M tradition.

2025 Dates: Sunday, July 12 - Saturday, July 19, 2025
Program Cost: None. University-sponsored.
Application: Available Wednesday, May 1; Due Sunday, June 1

PLUS provides a supportive introduction to academic life at William & 玛丽, providing participants with the opportunity to interact with some of our most distinguished faculty members here at William & 玛丽. Through this program, students are introduced to academic and social life allowing them to participate in several different activities that help to foster academic success, belonging, and community and leadership development.