Tribe Transitions: Pre-Orientation Programs

Tribe Transitions 2026: The Transfer Experience

Calling all parents, families, and supporters of transfer students! Join representatives from various W&M campus partners to learn about specific timelines, resources, and communications for your student throughout the summer.

Tribe Transitions 2026: Residence Life & Room Selection

With room selection around the corner, we invite you to join us to learn about the ways that Residence Life works to create student community and belonging through self-determination for all students. Bring your questions about room selection, residence halls, community building opportunities and Resident Assistants.Learn more and register for On the Same Page Book Club: https://www.wm.edu/offices/communityvalues/families/resources-tools/on-the-same-page/Check out the residence halls: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/halls/Bookmark the room selection timeline! https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/room-assignment-process/new-fall-undergrad/#:~:text=2026%2D27%20Room%20Selection%20TimelinePacking suggestions and rentals: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/resident-resources/moving/#items

Tribe Transitions 2026: Student Accessibility Services

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.Learn about Student Accessibility Services: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/ [https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/]Summer Connections Program: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/sas_summer_program/ [https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/studentaccessibilityservices/sas_summer_program/]Learn more about Academic Wellbeing: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/academic-wellbeing/ [https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/academic-wellbeing/]Success Coaching: https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/academic-wellbeing/coaching/ [https://www.wm.edu/offices/studentsuccess/academic-wellbeing/coaching/]

Tribe Transitions: Pre-Orientation Programs

Learn about the following Summer Pre-Orientation programs: Elevate, Engage, International First-Year Arrival, Pathways, Preparing for Life as a University Student (PLUS), and Summer Connections Program! Summer 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!

Tribe Transitions 2026: Tribe Guide 101

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.