2017 orientation schedule - william & mary · 8:30 am–4:30 pm | sadler center, ... lunch 11...

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2017 ORIENTATION SCHEDULECAMPUS MAP INSIDE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Get Your Student Tribe Card7 am–8 pm | Campus Center, Trinkle Hall

Mailbox Key Pick Up8:30 am–4:30 pm | Sadler Center, James and York Rooms

Residence Hall Check-In and Move-In8 am–12 pm

DormMania Fall Sale8 am–8 pm | Yates FieldStudent-run program to facilitate the re-use of residence hall items in good condition.

Local Area Merchants Fair9 am–2 pm | Sadler Center, Lobby

W&M Auxiliary Services Fair11 am–3:30 pm | Outside Kaplan Arena

Complimentary Refreshments at Welcome Tents 10 am–1 pm | Across CampusBrought to you by the William & Mary Alumni Association.

Lunch 11 am–1:30 pm | MarketplaceNew students will access all meals via the green silicone bracelet provided during their student check-in process.

1693 Scholars Lunch 12–1:30 pm | Murray HouseFor new 1693 Scholars and their families.

New Beginnings: Your New Tribe Home & Community Meeting 2–4 pm | Your residence hall

INFORMATION

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This schedule is current as of August 4. The most current and detailed schedule is available on the mobile app.

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Alma MaterJames Southall Wilson, Class of 1904

Hark the students’ voices swelling, Strong and true and clear

Alma Mater’s love they’re telling Ringing far and near.

God our Father, hear our voices Listen to our cry

Bless the college of our fathers Let her never die.

CHORUS William and Mary loved of old

Hark, upon the gale, Hear the thunder of our chorus

Alma Mater, hail!

Your William & Mary Welcome4:30–5:30 pm | Kaplan Arena

WELCOMETim Wolfe,

Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission

INTRODUCTIONW. Taylor Reveley III, President

FEATURENew Student Welcome Video

REMARKSW. Taylor Reveley III, President

Kate Conley, Dean of the Faculty of Arts & SciencesPaul Freiling, Mayor of Williamsburg

Virginia M. Ambler, Vice President for Student Affairs

CLOSINGOur Alma Mater with the William & Mary Choir

Friday, August 25Friday, August 25

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Dinner 5–8 pm | Commons Dining Hall

1693 Scholars Registration, Dinner, and Program Discussion5–7:30 pm | Murray House For freshman designated as 1693 Scholars.

St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Dinner and Registration5:45–6:30 pm | Sadler Center, Tidewater BFor those students already accepted into the Joint Degree Programme only.

Class Registration 6:30–7:30 pm | Your residence hallRegister for some of your classes and schedule your first meeting with your pre-major advisor. Scholar groups below, see OA for registration time and location:

1693 Scholars Military/Veteran Students Student-Athletes

PLUS/PLUS-S/Wren Scholars Monroe Scholars Sharpe Community Scholars

My Pre-Major Advisor is

__________________________________________________

Their office is in

__________________________________________________

My Pre-Major Advising Appointment is on Monday August 28 at

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Dinner 5–8 pm | Center Court at Sadler CenterNew students will access all meals via the green silicone bracelet provided during their student check-in process.

President’s Serenade9:15–10 pm | Wren Yard

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26W&M Choir | Botetourt Chamber Singers | Women’s Chorus Auditions Aug 27–29: Sign up outside Ewell Hall, Room 151

Breakfast 6:30–8 am | Center Court at Sadler CenterNew students will access all meals via the green silicone bracelet provided during their student check-in process.

New Student Orientation Kick Off 8:30–9 am | Kaplan Arena

Our W&M Community: Tribe Values9–10 am | Kaplan Arena

Lunch 11 am–12:45 pm | Commons Dining Hall

Authentic Excellence12:45–1:30 pm | Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms

Academic Life: The Liberal Arts & Advising2–3 pm | Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

Academic Life: Small Group Discussion3:30–4:30 pm | See your OA for room location

3x3x3 Common Book Panel Discussion3:30–4:30 pm | Campus Center, Trinkle HallPresenters: Amy Quark, Sociology; Hermine Pinson, English/Creative Writing; Michael Lewis, Computer Science

Saturday, August 26


Our W&M Community: One Tribe Many Stories 4–5 pm | Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

One Tribe Many Stories: Small Group Discussion 5:15–6:15 pm | See OA for room location

Dinner 5–8 pm | Center Court at Sadler Center

Community Meeting7–8:30 pm | Your residence hall

#TribePrideRises 9–11 pm | Kaplan Arena to Zable Stadium

Late Night at the Rec8–11 pm | Student Recreation CenterLearn and experience everything that is offered through Campus Rec. Get free food, claim your class’s signature free Late Night at the Rec tee, take a free group fitness class, climb the rock wall, like W&M Campus Recreation on Facebook to claim your Late Night shades, battle your newly acquired friends on the inflatable joust, and jam with our DJ at the block party.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 Your OA will guide you through our Conduct and Honor Pledge

and a tour of the Wren Building.

W&M Symphony Orchestra Auditions Aug 30–Sep 2: Sign up online at http://wmso.blogs.wm.edu

Breakfast 6:30–8 am | Center Court at Sadler Center

St Andrews Joint Degree Programme Info Meeting10–11 am | Sadler Center, James Room Meeting for first-year students already accepted in the Joint Degree Programme.

WMSURE Brunch 10 am–12:15 pm | Blow Hall, Room 236For freshmen designated as WMSURE Scholars.

Lunch 11 am–2 pm | Commons Dining Hall

Career Center and You: Jumpstart Your First Year on Campus3–4 pm | Sadler Center, Chesapeake Rooms

Sunday, August 27


Pre-Major Advising Appointments take place today. If your appointment conflicts with your “Making a Tribe Choice” presentation, please consult your OA.

My Pre-Major Advisor is

__________________________________________________

Their office is in

__________________________________________________

My Pre-Major Advising Appointment is on Monday August 28 at

__________________________________________________

Multicultural Student Welcome6:30–7:30 pm | Sadler Center, Tidewater RoomsMeet other new students, Center for Student Diversity staff, and members of 40 different diversity student orgs to learn about resources and opportunities.

Theatre & Dance Open House6:30–7:30 pm | Phi Beta Kappa Memorial HallLearn more about the theatre and dance programs from faculty and current students, and tour Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.

MONDAY, AUGUST 28Ask your OA about your Cohen Career Center tour!

Language Placement Consultations will take place today. See the mobile app for specific times and locations.

Breakfast 7–8:30 am | Center Court at Sadler Center

Our W&M Community: Making a Tribe Choice 9–10 am | Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

Making a Tribe Choice: Small Group Discussion10–11 am | See OA for room location


ROTC Information4–5 pm | Sadler Center, Chesapeake CAll interested students are welcome to attend.

Fraternity/Sorority Meet & Greet4:30–6 pm | Sunken GardenHang out at our informal gathering for new students. Information on fraternities, sororities, and the recruitment process are available.

Dinner 5–8 pm | Center Court at Sadler Center

WMSURE Open House5–6 pm | Blow Hall, Room 236For students interested in learning more about the WMSURE program.

Monday, August 28


SHOW Day (Students Helping Out Williamsburg)9 am–1 pm | Sadler Center, Tidewater RoomsAll students registered for SHOW Day must attend.


Ensuring Community at William & Mary 12–1 pm | Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

W&M S.O.S. (Services.Outreach.Support)1:30–3:30 pm | Sadler Center, LobbyAn opportunity to familiarize yourself with various campus offices and departments that provide student services, outreach, and support throughout your Tribe experience.

Registration Re-Opens: add/drop for undergraduates3–4 pm | Your residence hall, computer labs, or on your laptop

Registration Follow-Up 4–5 pm | Swem Library Learning Center

Dinner 5 pm | Marketplace

Student Organizations and Activities Fair7–8 pm | Kaplan Arena

Community Meeting8–9:30 pm | Your residence hall

Over the Rainbow: LGBTQ Info and Reception7:45–8:45 pm | Sadler Center, Tidewater RoomsIf you are LGBTQ identified, non-heterosexual, gender non-conforming, or an LGBTQ ally, come meet other students and supporters to learn about available resources.

SAdler sAMPler9–11 pm | Sadler CenterCome experience what Student Assembly (SA), Alma Mater Productions (AMP), and First Year Experience (FYE) have to offer! You’ll find the following exciting events throughout the Sadler Center: DJ Dance in Chesapeake, Extraordinist Craig Karges in Commonwealth Auditorium, Custom Street Signs, Photo Dry Erase Boards, and other novelty giveaways in the lobby, Board Games in the study lounge, Billiards on the ground floor, Bingo in Lodge 1 (WIN PRIZES!), and free food!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29Tours of the Bookstore and Swem Library will take place today.

Please refer to your OA for your scheduled time.

Ask your OA about how you can register to vote!

Breakfast 6:30–8 am | Center Court at Sadler Center

Course Registration (OAs will assist)7:30–8:30 am | Your residence hall, using your own laptop

Tuesday, August 29


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Welcome Back Concert8 pm | Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka (Rain Location: Campus Center, Trinkle Hall)Join in on the fun as Alma Mater Productions welcomes SMALLPOOLS to William & Mary! Doors open at 7 pm. Admission is free with your W&M Tribe Card; $10 at the door for the general public.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Screen on the Green8 pm | Sunken GardenJoin Alma Mater Productions in the Sunken Garden for an open-air screening of the two cinematic hits, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” followed by “Wonder Woman.” This is a FREE EVENT and there will be popcorn as well as other free food! Bring blankets!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Opening Convocation5:15 pm | Wren YardThe president and platform party lead new students on the ceremonial walk to the Wren Courtyard. Following the ceremony and official incoming new student photo, join us for an all-campus picnic in the Sunken Garden.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

My First W&M Weekend Kicks Offevents.wm.edu/myfirstwmweekend Events are planned across campus to welcome new students to our community. Check out this calendar created especially for you!


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CAMPUS MAPKey on next page


ARTS & SCIENCESCommon Book

Hidden Figures by Margo Lee Shetterly

If you did not receive a copy, talk to your OA.

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Support Tribe Athletics During Orientation

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25Field Hockey vs. Duke

6 pm | Busch Field

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27Field Hockey vs. Fairfield

12 pm | Busch Field

Women’s Soccer vs. Bucknell2 pm | Martin Family Stadium

MONDAY, AUGUST 28Men’s Soccer vs. NC State 7 pm | Martin Family Stadium

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