New Student Orientation

orientation_icon We know you're excited for your time at W&M to begin... and we're excited to welcome you!

New Student Orientation, an enrollment requirement, occurs before each semester to introduce new students to many aspects of William & 玛丽 including student life, academic policies, and the honor code. The goal of each orientation program is to make our students feel right at home from the moment they set foot on campus.

But before you arrive on campus, you'll need to know what to do and where to go. No problem!

We've got the Tribe Guide for that! The Tribe Guide is developed for your specific incoming semester to take you through your new student requirements step-by-step and will be available May 1, 2025 noon ET and November 15, 2025 noon ET for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 new students, respectively.

Residential new students will move into their residence hall assignments by selected appointment on Thursday, August 21 (the day before the start of Orientation). New Student Orientation will run from Friday, August 22- Tuesday, August 26 followed by the first day of fall semester classes on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Additional information will be provided in your forthcoming Tribe Guide about the move-in process and orientation schedules — and Residence Life can answer questions about living on campus and what to bring with you!