Tribe Transitions: Pre-Orientation Programs

Tribe Transitions 2026: Academic Advising & Course Registration

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 2026. College curriculum: https://www.wm.edu/as/undergraduate/coll/ [https://www.wm.edu/as/undergraduate/coll/] Language Proficiency Information: https://www.wm.edu/as/modernlanguages/students/languageproficiency/ [https://www.wm.edu/as/modernlanguages/students/languageproficiency/] First Semester Courses by Major: https://www.wm.edu/as/advising/forstudents/first-semester-advising/ [https://www.wm.edu/as/advising/forstudents/first-semester-advising/] Transferring Scores & Test Credits: https://www.wm.edu/offices/registrar/student-records/transfer-test-credit/ [https://www.wm.edu/offices/registrar/student-records/transfer-test-credit/] Bookmark the Registration Timeline: https://www.wm.edu/offices/registrar/registration/newstudents/ [https://www.wm.edu/offices/registrar/registration/newstudents/] Summer Support: https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/tribeguide/academics-registration/support/ [https://www.wm.edu/offices/step/new-students/tribeguide/academics-registration/support/]

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!