W&M Office of Student Transition Engagement Programs

W&M Office of Student Transition Engagement Programs W&M STEP supports members of the Tribe as they navigate into, through, and out of their William & Ma

NEW STUDENTS WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST THRIVING THURSDAY!πŸ’šπŸ’›Join the Transition Coaches and your fellow new students for a ni...
08/31/2026

NEW STUDENTS WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST THRIVING THURSDAY!πŸ’šπŸ’›

Join the Transition Coaches and your fellow new students for a night of crafts, snacks, and fun at our DIY Dorm Decor Event! ✨

πŸ“… Thursday, September 3
⏰ 7–9 PM
πŸ“ The Daily Grind

Come make felt pennants + picture frames, meet new friends, and make your dorm feel like home! πŸ–ΌοΈ All supplies provided!
We can’t wait to see you there! πŸ’šπŸ’›

Happy First Day of Classes, William & Mary! πŸ’šπŸ’›We’re so excited to have our entire Tribe back on campus! The past few day...
08/26/2026

Happy First Day of Classes, William & Mary! πŸ’šπŸ’›

We’re so excited to have our entire Tribe back on campus! The past few days have been busy, exciting, and full of so many special moments as we welcomed our newest members to W&M. ✨

From new friendships and campus traditions to cheers, celebrations, and everything in between, we’ve loved getting to welcome our new students to their new home.

Here are a few highlights from an unforgettable New Student Orientation! πŸ’šπŸ’›

Welcome to W&M, Tribe! Happy FDOC! πŸŽ‰

πŸŽ‰ SAVE THE DATE, TRIBE! πŸŽ‰Get ready for the Student Life Neighborhood Block Party! πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ“… Thursday, August 27⏰ 4–7 PMπŸ“ Start...
08/25/2026

πŸŽ‰ SAVE THE DATE, TRIBE! πŸŽ‰

Get ready for the Student Life Neighborhood Block Party! πŸ’šπŸ’›

πŸ“… Thursday, August 27
⏰ 4–7 PM
πŸ“ Start at the Sadler Center

Come explore the entire Student Life Neighborhood and connect with the offices and departments that are here to support you throughout your W&M journey! From resources and services to friendly faces and new connections, there’s plenty to discover.

πŸ“† Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and come see what the Student Life Neighborhood has to offer!

We can’t wait to see you there! πŸ’šπŸ’›

Upperclass Students! Join STEP on FDOC from 1:30-3:30 PM for our Convocation Poster Making Party in the Daily Grind! πŸ’šπŸ’›T...
08/24/2026

Upperclass Students! Join STEP on FDOC from 1:30-3:30 PM for our Convocation Poster Making Party in the Daily Grind! πŸ’šπŸ’›

This is one of our favorite W&M traditions: upperclass students lining the Wren Yard with homemade signs to cheer on our newest Tribe members as they officially become W&M students

Come make your welcome sign β€” all supplies provided! Swipe to see some of the amazing signs from years past πŸ‘€

We hope to see you there!

Come out for the New Student Orientation Affinity Group Mixers on Tuesday, August 25th from 10:30–11:30 AM! This will be...
08/23/2026

Come out for the New Student Orientation Affinity Group Mixers on Tuesday, August 25th from 10:30–11:30 AM! This will be a welcoming space for new students to meet others with similar backgrounds, build community, find connection, and begin creating their sense of belonging at W&M. Upperclass students are encouraged to join and help welcome our newest members of the Tribe to campus! πŸ’šπŸ’›

πŸŽ‰πŸš¨ THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER, TRIBE! πŸš¨πŸŽ‰After many days, countless checklists, and WAY too much anticipation… New Student Ori...
08/21/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸš¨ THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER, TRIBE! πŸš¨πŸŽ‰

After many days, countless checklists, and WAY too much anticipation… New Student Orientation is officially HERE! πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ°

The campus is buzzing, the Tribe is together, and we’re ready for an unforgettable few days of new friends, new memories, and the start of your W&M journey. ✨

No more counting down! Let’s get this Orientation started! πŸ‘€πŸ”₯

WELCOME TO WILLIAM & MARY, TRIBE! πŸ«ΆπŸ’šπŸ’›

πŸ’šπŸ’› WELCOME HOME, TRIBE! πŸ’›πŸ’šHappy Move-In Day! πŸŽ‰πŸ“¦ The moment we’ve been counting down to is finally here! We are SO excite...
08/20/2026

πŸ’šπŸ’› WELCOME HOME, TRIBE! πŸ’›πŸ’š

Happy Move-In Day! πŸŽ‰πŸ“¦ The moment we’ve been counting down to is finally here! We are SO excited to have our newest members of the Tribe officially on campus! πŸ₯Ήβœ¨

From unpacking boxes to meeting new friends, today marks the beginning of something BIG. We hope you’re settling in, soaking it all in, and getting excited for everything ahead! 🫢

And guess what?! πŸ‘€ New Student Orientation officially starts TOMORROW! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

The countdown is OVER. Your W&M journey is officially beginning. We can’t wait to welcome you, celebrate you, and make some memories together!

πŸŽ‰ 2 DAYS UNTIL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION! πŸŽ‰TWO. DAYS. TRIBE! πŸ‘€πŸ”₯ The countdown is wrapping up, and we’re getting SO close t...
08/19/2026

πŸŽ‰ 2 DAYS UNTIL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION! πŸŽ‰

TWO. DAYS. TRIBE! πŸ‘€πŸ”₯ The countdown is wrapping up, and we’re getting SO close to welcoming you to William & Mary! πŸ’šπŸ’›

In just 2 DAYS, you’ll be meeting new people, exploring campus, making memories, and kicking off your W&M journey with your fellow members of the Tribe 🫢

πŸ“£ Get excited. Get ready. Get here! πŸ“£

πŸ’šπŸ’› 3 DAYS UNTIL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION! πŸ’›πŸ’šJust 3 DAYS until we welcome the newest members of the Tribe to campus! πŸ₯Ήβœ¨In ...
08/18/2026

πŸ’šπŸ’› 3 DAYS UNTIL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION! πŸ’›πŸ’š

Just 3 DAYS until we welcome the newest members of the Tribe to campus! πŸ₯Ήβœ¨

In just a few days, you'll meet the people who will cheer you on, laugh with you, learn alongside you, and help make W&M feel a little more like home. 🫢

Orientation is more than just a fun first week. It’s the beginning of a community, new connections, and memories that will last far beyond your first few days on campus.

We’re so excited to meet you, welcome you, and start this journey together. πŸ’šπŸ’›

🚨 4 DAYS UNTIL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION! 🚨TRIBE, WE’RE ALMOST THERE! πŸ‘€πŸŽ‰ Just 4 DAYS until campus is buzzing with new face...
08/17/2026

🚨 4 DAYS UNTIL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION! 🚨

TRIBE, WE’RE ALMOST THERE! πŸ‘€πŸŽ‰ Just 4 DAYS until campus is buzzing with new faces, big energy, and the newest members of the Tribe!

The countdown is ON. ⏰πŸ”₯ Your W&M story is about to begin, and we can't wait to welcome you home! πŸ’šπŸ’›

Address

Campus Living Center, 230 Gooch Drive
Williamsburg, VA
23187

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17572211431

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