Join Jennifer Leung of the Hazing Prevention Coalition and Charlie Presar from Fraternity & Sorority Life for Flourishing in Involvement: What Happens After Joining a Club, a webinar designed to empower parents, families, and supporters of college students with insights into the post-joining experience of student organizations. This session will explore the dynamics of groups, helping families recognize the signs of healthy versus unhealthy involvement, including hazing risks.

Whether your student is considering fraternity & sorority life, performance groups, sport clubs, academic societies, or service organizations, this webinar will equip you with the tools to guide and encourage positive engagement.

Lauren Garrett, Director of Student Transition Engagement Programs, Harriet Kandell, Director of Housing & Residence Life, and Heather Deere, Director of Family Engagement, close out our summer webinars with all the information needed for move-in and orientation! Learn everything you need to know for YOUR orientation as a parent and family member of a W&M student.

Meal plans come in many different shapes and sizes, conveniently tailored for the varying needs of individual students living both on and off-campus. How do meal plans work? What is residential dining like at W&M? Join representatives from Auxiliary Services and W&M Dining Services to learn more about meal plans, dining facilities, and other critical services your student will use during their time at W&M.

The Student Accounts department is responsible for the assessment, billing and collection of tuition, fees, meal plans, housing, and other university charges. The department is also responsible for the processing of student refunds from financial aid or other account overpayments. Join representatives from the Bursar's Office as they discuss all things Student Accounts.

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? This session will cover how new students build their class schedules using the PATH system with the support of their pre-major advisor. Join Megan Sanbury, Director of the Advising Center, to learn more about Academic Advising and Course Registration for Fall 2025.

Join us for a conversation about the room selection process and how William & Mary supports students in choosing their on-campus housing. Staff from Residence Life will walk families through the timeline, tools, and tips for navigating this important step in the transition to college life. We’ll also share how our residential communities foster belonging and connection through the work of Resident Assistants and other community-building efforts.

Best email address for questions: [email protected]

More information about the master plan: https://www.wm.edu/sites/housing-dining-plan/

Overview of the Room Selection Process: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/room-assignment-process/new-fall-undergrad/#new-student-selection

Roommate Group Instructions: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/_documents/housing-documents/roommate-group-instructions.pdf

Stepping Stones: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/before-you-arrive/steppingstones-summer/

Packing Suggestions: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/resident-resources/moving/#items

Bookmark this page for move-in info: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/orientation/movein/

The 2025-2026 Resource Guide will be published in late June here: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/room-assignment-process/housing-contract/

Take a look at the 2024-2025 Resource Guide for a general idea of prohibited items.

Look at Items Available for Rent here: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/resident-resources/moving/#items

Student Renters Insurance is also available at this link: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/resident-resources/moving/#items

Laundry: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/resident-resources/laundry/

Residence Halls: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) works with faculty and university offices to offer a variety of services for William & Mary students who have disabilities with reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the duration of their time at the university.Join representatives from SAS to learn more about upcoming deadlines and how they can aid in your student's transition to W&M.You may be interested in this session if your student is requesting housing or academic accommodations due to a diagnosed disability or if your student has had an IEP or 504 plan.Student Accessibility Services: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/Meet the SAS team: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/about/How to request accommodations: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/new-students/how-to-request-accommodations/Documentation Guidelines: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/new-students/submitting-documentation/Summer Connections Program: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/sas_summer_program/Student Health Center: https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/healthcenter/Counseling Center: https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/counselingcenter/Success Coaching: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/academic-wellbeing/coaching/

Learn about the following Summer Pre-Orientation Programs: Elevate, Engage, Summer Connections Program, Pathways, and Preparing for Life as a University Student (PLUS)! Pre-Orientation Programs are a great way for students to build community prior to their first semester at W&M. This webinar will cover what the different programs focus on and how to apply!Resources:Review all pre-orientation programs: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/before-you-arrive/pre-orientation/Elevate: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentleadershipdevelopment/leadership/leadershipprograms/elevate/SAS Summer Connections: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/sas_summer_program/Pathways: https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/programs/outdoorrec/pathways/[email protected] - email for PathwaysPLUS: https://www.wm.edu/offices/psi/studentdiversity/get-involved/programs/plus/Engage: https://www.wm.edu/offices/cce/first-year-experiences/engage/

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.Join Lauren Garrett, Director of Student Transition Engagement Programs, and Heather Deere, Director of Family Engagement to learn more about what you and your student should be doing to be best prepared for the transition in August.Frequently Referenced Resources:Tribe Guide: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/tribeguide/Stepping Stones: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/before-you-arrive/steppingstones-summer/Student Accessibility Services: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/new-students/Residence Halls Information: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/halls/Student Health Requirements: https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/healthcenter/student-requirements/Family Orientation: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/orientation/familyorientation/Pre-Orientation Programs: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/before-you-arrive/pre-orientation/Residence Hall Room Selection Timeline & Process: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/room-assignment-process/new-fall-undergrad/

Commencement is around the corner! Hear from University Events and Student Transition Engagement Programs to learn everything you need to know before heading to Williamsburg for May 15-17 to celebrate all of your student’s hard work.View the full schedule: https://www.wm.edu/sites/commencement/2025/schedule/Commencement Flowers: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/williammary/Senior Family Gift: https://giving.wm.edu/ways-to-give/annual-giving/parents/senior-family-gift/Mobile App: https://www.wm.edu/mobileapps/Download and tap W&M Grad to browse events and build a custom schedule, share photos and best wishes with #wmGrad, and find updates, maps, parking and other essential info.Regalia 101 and When to Wear Regalia: https://www.wm.edu/sites/commencement/2025/graduating-students/#Purchase_RegaliaParking: https://www.wm.edu/sites/commencement/2025/families-guests/#parkingReview prohibited items and the clear bag policy here: https://www.wm.edu/sites/commencement/2025/families-guests/We have two clear bag options in our store right now! https://secure.touchnet.net/C20604_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=1&CATID=275&SINGLESTORE=true