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HOST
STUDENT
GUIDE
St Andrews to W&M Transition Guide
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WILLIAM & MARY MOBILE
Access essential information anywhere, anytime on your mobile device
– available for iOS, Android and at m.wm.edu. W&M Mobile provides a
variety of campus information and services for the university community.
• Check course schedules and grades
• Access Blackboard
• View dining locations and menus
• View transit schedules and routes
• Manage your Tribe Card and laundry
• Access TribeLink
• Reserve a study room
• Search the directory
• Find locations on campus
• View featured calendars and events
• Read the latest news
• Get emergency information and alerts
ABOUT WILLIAM & MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRADITIONS
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COMMUNITY HONOR & CONDUCT
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ACADEMIC CULTURE
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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HOUSING & DINING
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STUDENT SERVICES & RESOURCES
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Accessibility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bookstore
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Care Support Services
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Career Development & Professional Engagement
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Community Engagement
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New Student Orientation
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Parent & Family Programs
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Parking and Transportation Services
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Student Involvement
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Tribe Card (Student ID)
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Writing Resource Center (WRC)
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CAMPUS MAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ABOUT WILLIAM & MARY
A (Very) Brief History
On February 8, 1693, King William III and Queen Mary II of England
signed the charter for a “perpetual College of Divinity, Philosophy,
Languages, and other good Arts and Sciences” to be founded in the
Virginia Colony. William & Mary was born.
W&M is famous for its firsts: the first U.S. institution with a Royal
Charter, the first Greek-letter society (Phi Beta Kappa, founded in
1776), the first student honor code, the first college to become a
university and the first law school in America.
William & Mary became a state-supported school in 1906 and
went coed in 1918. In 1928, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. chose the Wren
Building as the first building to be returned to its 18th-century
appearance as part of the iconic Colonial Williamsburg restoration.
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TRADITIONS
Convocation
Opening Convocation is the oicial start of the academic year and a chance for the entire
W&M community — students, faculty and sta — to welcome the incoming class. Aer
listening to a convocation speaker, the president of the university leads the new students
through the Wren portico to the wild cheers and warm handshakes of the crowd.
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Since 1926, alumni and friends have gathered on campus in the fall to reconnect with each
other and William & Mary. The schedule now includes the fih through 45th reunions and a
variety of parties and receptions, as well as departmental open houses, the football game
and tailgate, and the Sunset Ceremony, which honors those who have passed away during
the previous year. One or more alumni is honored with the title of Grand Marshal each year in
recognition of their devotion and service to William & Mary.
Yule Log
Right before students leave for Winter Break is the long-awaited Yule Log ceremony. On a
chilly Williamsburg night, the whole student body squeezes into the Wren Courtyard, where
festive “cressets” (wood-burning torches) warm the crowd. The students are treated to live
holiday music and student speeches explaining international holiday traditions. The climax
is when the university president takes the stage reads a rousing rendition of a classic winter
season tale. Aerward, students pile into the Great Hall to toss ceremonial sprigs of holly
into the Yule log fire for good luck. Then it’s hot cider and cookies for everybody.
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Charter Day
February brings the annual celebration of the granting of William & Mary’s Royal Charter by
King William III and Queen Mary II in 1693 — think “Happy Birthday William & Mary.” Charter
Day festivities include speakers of note, the distribution of honorary degrees and many
prestigious awards to students, faculty and alumni, and (in recent years) a Charter Day concert
or show.
The Royal Ball
The whole W&M student body celebrates the end of the academic year with a formal party
called the Royal Ball. Held under the stars in the Sunken Garden, the celebration includes food,
music and dancing late into the night. The party is capped o by a toast from the president of
the university and a rousing chorus of the alma mater.
Last Day of Classes (LDOC)
On the last day of classes in the spring, there are oicial and unoicial traditions galore.
As each senior finishes his or her final class at William & Mary, they’re invited to ring the
ceremonial Wren bell. The cheerful echo of the bell can be heard all day long as seniors line
up with their friends and hall mates for this unforgettable moment. Then W&M throws a huge
party with music, food and games in the Sunken Garden.
Candlelight Ceremony
The night before graduation, all the seniors flock to the Wren Yard for a magical candle-lighting
ceremony. Tradition holds that the seniors select three speakers — one faculty member, one
administrator and one fellow student — each of whom has had a close relationship with the
class during their years at William & Mary. The atmosphere is fun and nostalgic, culminating
in the illumination of the Wren Yard as light from a Wren Candle is passed from classmate to
classmate.
Commencement
Then it’s time for William & Mary’s unique Commencement, which completes the symbolic
circle begun by the opening convocation ceremony. Four years aer they emerged from the
Wren to the cheers of their classmates, the seniors (joined by all of our graduates) return
in the opposite direction, passing back through the portico dressed in their full graduation
regalia. From there, they continue their “Walk Across Campus” to Zable Stadium, where
commencement ceremonies are held.
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COMMUNITY HONOR & CONDUCT
William & Mary’s Student Conduct and Honor
programs serve to maintain the community
values and behavioral expectations of
the student body. Our community values
include personal and academic integrity,
concern for the rights of others, and personal
responsibility. These values are reflected in
the Honor Code, the Code of Conduct, and
other university policies.
The Honor Pledge
“As a member of the William & Mary community, I
pledge on my honor not to lie, cheat, or steal, either
in my academic or personal life. I understand that
such acts violate the Honor Code and undermine the
community of trust, of which we are all stewards.”
The Honor Code is based upon the premise
that a person’s honor is their most cherished
attribute. In a community devoted to
learning, a foundation of honor must exist
if that community is to thrive with respect
and harmony among its members. An Honor
System is an ideal mechanism to ensure
such a state of aairs. With it, students and
faculty are aorded a freedom that otherwise
may not be available. With this freedom
comes individual responsibility to conduct
oneself in such a way that the spirit of
mutual trust which sustains the system is not
compromised. While we endeavor to create
a climate of honor that is self-sustaining,
it is imperative that all members work to
uphold the Code. Reasonable precautions
by instructors to deter violations are not
incompatible with the Code, provided they
respect students’ right to privacy and non-
discrimination. Students, faculty, and others
are encouraged to take action when they
believe any person may have violated the
Code; although failure to take action is not,
in itself, a violation as it detracts from the
community of trust.
ACADEMIC CULTURE
The classroom experience at William &
Mary is dierent from St Andrews. W&M
faculty expect engagement and attendance
at all class sessions. Most instructors will
include classroom discussion and group
presentations, as well as lecture, into
their course structure. Students will find
that there are more assignments required
throughout the semester, and some courses
will have a midterm as well as a final exam.
The number and variety of assignments,
however, ensure that a student’s grade is not
based on one cumulative performance. We
encourage you to visit the JDP website at
www.wm.edu/jointdegree to understand the
rules for continued academic success in the
programme, and to familiarize yourself with
your academic choices and requirements.
Banner Self-Service
my.wm.edu
Students are automatically given Banner
Self-Service accounts and is available through
myWM
. Students use Banner to register
for classes, accept financial aid awards,
update emergency contacts, view their
own academic records, and pay any W&M-
ailiated fees (housing, dining, wellness).
Blackboard
blackboard.wm.edu
Most W&M faculty members use Blackboard to
provide their students easy access to a variety of
course materials: syllabi, assignments, reserve
readings, and links to authoritative sites on the
Internet. Blackboard supplements personal
interaction and facilitates discussion, both
inside and outside the physical classroom.
Through discussion boards, the virtual
classroom, and email, students and faculty use
Blackboard to exchange ideas with one another.
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DegreeWorks
DegreeWorks is a tool to show you the
requirements for your degree and whether
or not they are complete. You should view
your audit any time you are preparing
for registration, advising, or a change in
program of study (degree, major or minor).
Communicate any omissions, errors, or
questions by emailing degr[email protected]
from your W&M student email account. Be
sure to include your name, Banner ID, and the
error(s) you find, or questions you have.
Holds
All holds are viewable in Banner Student
Self Service and will identify the department
that placed the hold and the telephone
contact number. Financial holds are placed
for any amount due and only aer the
student has been notified. Deans’ oices and
other academic departments place holds
to obligate the student to turn in required
paperwork, complete requirements, or
address any other academic related matter.
Holds typically prevent registration, transcript
processing, and degree conferral.
Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) governs much of our work, both
by defining students’ access to their own
records and also by limiting how we share
our students’ and alumni’s records with
others. Under FERPA, education records are
any documents, files, and/or other materials
that contain information directly related to
a student, are personally identifiable to that
student, and are maintained by the university
or a university agent. FERPA designates
several types of records that are exceptions
to this definition, including law enforcement
records, and medical and treatment records.
Information that is generally not considered
an invasion of privacy or harmful to a student
if disclosed is considered to be Directory
Information. Directory Information at
W&M typically includes a student’s name,
hometown, and dates of attendance. The
university may release a student’s directory
information without written consent from the
student, unless the student prohibits release
by completing a Request for Confidentiality
form with the University Registrar’s Oice.
However, W&M generally does not permit the
release of such information.
Ready to opt-in so that other students
may find your contact information? Go to
personalinfo.wm.edu and click “Yes” in the
Student Directory Consent section.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
wm.edu/wellness
The four departments of Health & Wellness
(Campus Recreation, Counseling Center,
Health Promotion, Student Health Center)
and the Center for Mindfulness & Authentic
Excellence are committed to optimizing the
well-being of our community. We strive to
promote flourishing and resilience through
education, service, and support. We follow a
model of integrative wellness.
We believe integrative wellness is...
• conscious, self-directed, and evolving
• holistic and multidimensional (8D)
• positive and airming
• inclusive
Learn about our departments, the eight
dimensions of wellness (emotional/mental,
financial, environmental, intellectual, social,
occupational, physical, and spiritual), and
browse our website resource directory.
Campus Recreation
wm.edu/campusrec
The Department of Campus Recreation
provides quality recreational opportunities
to all members of the W&M community to
enhance and foster a lifelong appreciation for
health, wellness, and recreation.
Campus Recreation oers a variety of fitness
and wellness programs designed to enhance
your pursuits of a healthier lifestyle. These
programs include group fitness classes,
personal training, fitness certification
opportunities, training courses, massage
therapy, semester incentive programs,
workshops, our annual health fair, and other
special events. Intramural sports provide
both competitive and fun opportunities for
you to engage in organized team activities
that challenge and highlight your athletic
interests and abilities. Sport Clubs provide
an opportunity to live a balanced life
academically, athletically and socially.
The Sport Club program complements the
College’s intercollegiate athletic programs
and intramural sport activities. And it doesn’t
matter if you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast
or have never ventured beyond your own
backyard, the Tribe Adventure Program
has something for you. Whether it’s trying
our indoor Climbing Wall, attending one of
our educational clinics, or joining us on an
exciting trip, we can help you try something
new and enjoy the outdoors!
Counseling Center
wm.edu/counselingcenter
The Counseling Center oers a range of
mental health services to students wanting
help with personal concerns. Our sta
specializes in the developmental issues
and clinical concerns common to college
students such as relationship and family
issues, academic and personal stress, identity
development, and personal growth.
Our services include outreach and
presentation activities; individual, couples,
and group therapy; psychiatric services; as
well as consultation to friends, faculty, and
parents/guardians concerned about a student
in distress. We respond to crisis situations
by providing immediate intervention,
stabilization and support. Students wishing
to use our services can do so at no charge by
calling for an initial assessment appointment.
The Counseling Center is accredited by the
International Association of Counseling
Services and costs are covered by student
fees.
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Health Promotion
wm.edu/healthpromotion
(757) 221–3631
A Tribe Choice Is a Healthy Choice
The Health Promotion sta provides a wide-
range of educational, referral and outreach
services for students who are concerned
about wellness, disease prevention, and
other health-related issues Additionally,
the sta coordinates or participates in
many initiatives including the Alcohol
and Substance Abuse Task Force, and the
AlcoholEdu and Haven online programs
Health Promotion also oers one-on-one
consultations, a free service for all full-time
students If you are concerned about any
health issue or about how to help a friend,
contact an OHP sta member
Health Promotion collaborates with many
departments and student organizations on
campus to present several awareness events
during the school year In the past, these
events have included Healthy Campus 2020,
Sleep Awareness Week, Red Flag Campaign,
National Alcohol Screening Day, Sexual
Assault Awareness Week, Alcohol Edu, de-
stress events, Mental Health Screening Day,
and Tribe Tropics Safe Spring Break Event
Center of Mindfulness & Authentic
Excellence (CMAX)
wm.edu/cmax
(757) 221–1433
The Center for Mindfulness & Authentic
Excellence (CMAX) promotes the research
and application of the principles of values-
centered flourishing, mindfulness, and
integrative wellness
Recent health assessments reveal that
students have high content knowledge
of what is healthy but do not consistently
engage in healthy choices despite such
knowledge. CMAX strives to move individuals
beyond content learning to engagement and
internalization of the factors that predict
greater productivity, fulfillment,
and resilience.
Programs include advanced coping and
resilience training that includes the Authentic
Excellence Initiative; beginner and advanced
mindfulness training; expressive, experiential
therapies; and integrative health coaching.
Student Health Center
wm.edu/health
(757) 221–4386
The W&M Student Health Center (SHC)
provides a full-range of primary care services
including the evaluation, treatment, and
prevention of all kinds of acute or chronic
physical, mental, and social health issues.
All full-time students are eligible to receive
care at the SHC. A completed Health
Evaluation Form is required and must be
submitted via the Online Health Portal by
June 1. Our clinical sta includes board-
certified physicians and nurse practitioners,
registered nurses, laboratory technicians,
a pharmacist, and several support sta, all
of whom deliver high-quality patient care
to full-time students at W&M. The SHC is
accredited by the Accreditation Association of
Ambulatory Health Care.
When making an appointment, feel free to
ask for a specific provider. Please plan to
arrive at the SHC about 10 minutes prior to
your scheduled appointment so that any
paperwork and preliminary procedures can
be done prior to seeing the practitioner. If you
walk in seeking care without an appointment,
our nursing sta will assess your condition to
determine whether immediate treatment is
necessary, or arrange an appointment for you
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to see a practitioner, usually within a 24-hour
period. Please bring your insurance card
to your appointment to ensure the correct
information is available for any additional
services needed (i.e. pharmacy services, lab
testing, x-ray, referral to a specialist, etc.).
Student Health Insurance
www.wm.edu/health/insurance
student.insurance@wm.edu
(757) 221–2978
Accessing and paying for health care in the
United States is dierent from in Scotland.
Due to the high cost of healthcare in the U.S.,
all international students should maintain
private health insurance to help cover the
costs if you are injured or become sick.
W&M requires that all full-time students
have health insurance as a non-academic
condition of enrollment. These students
are required to either enroll in the W&M-
sponsored Student Insurance Plan or to waive
coverage under the W&M Plan if they are
covered by other health insurance that meets
all the insurance requirements.
Enrolling In or Waiving W&M Insurance
The Enrollment or Waiver Forms must be
submitted online by the posted deadlines
to ensure accurate and timely billing for
the Health Insurance Policy charges. If
you file a Waiver Request because you are
covered by other private health insurance,
you must also provide William & Mary with
a copy of your private insurance policy
documents - including a detailed listing of
what is covered (usually called a Schedule
of Benefits) as well as what is not covered
(usually called Exclusions) — so that your
policy can be reviewed to verify that all the
required coverage is provided by your private
insurance plan.
Failure to comply with the Insurance
Requirement by the posted deadlines may
result in a late fee being added to your W&M
Student Account and a Restrictive Hold being
placed on your W&M student records.
If you enroll in the W&M Plan, the policy
dates are set and the student premium
cannot be prorated or reduced further. The
Fall coverage period is August 1–December
31 and the Spring/Summer coverage period
is January 1–July 31. The cost to purchase
the W&M Student Insurance Plan changes
each year but is posted online as soon as the
information becomes available.
Utilizing W&M Student Health Insurance
To get the most from your health insurance
plan if you need medical care, you must
go to the SHC first where treatment will be
administered, or if more specialized care
is required, a referral will be issued for a
provider in the area who specializes in
diagnosing and treating your condition.
The SHC can diagnose and treat many acute
and chronic illnesses utilizing their onsite
laboratory and pharmacy. This is your lowest
cost option because there is no copay to be
seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner. There
is a $10 laboratory copay and a $15 brand-
name and $5 generic copay for prescription
drugs. These out-of-pocket costs increase
if you access healthcare outside the SHC.
Healthcare expenses incurred outside SHC
(for which no prior SHC Referral is obtained)
are excluded from insurance coverage so it is
imperative that you obtain the SHC referral
before seeking outside treatment unless it is
a medical emergency.
If it is a medical emergency, which is defined
as a sudden, serious sickness or injury
occurring that would result in death or
serious bodily dysfunction or impairment,
then you should go to the nearest Hospital for
treatment in their Emergency Department.
If you are ill or injured and it is not an
emergency but the SHC is closed, you should
call Insurance Company’s 24/7 NurseLine
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& Student Assistance (toll-free number on
insurance ID card) to inquire about self-care
until the SHC reopens the next business day.
You may also seek treatment at a local urgent
care center, which is a facility with extended
business hours that treats acute illnesses,
chronic illnesses with worsening symptoms
or injuries. Most U.S. healthcare plans have a
cost-sharing component requiring the insured
person to pay either a copayment (a set
dollar amount) or a coinsurance (percentage
of cost typically between 10%–30%) as well
as a Policy Deductible. A Deductible is a
preset dollar amount that must be paid first
by the insured person before your insurance
company begins paying benefits for covered
medical expenses as shown in the policy. It
is important to note that you get the highest
percentage of coverage from your policy
if you use a Preferred Provider, meaning
they are part of the network of providers
who agree to a reduced fee schedule for our
insured students.
The W&M Plan has a $200 Policy Deductible
and covered medical expenses are paid at
80% of the Preferred Allowance for in-
network providers. There is a $25 copayment
for Outpatient Physician’s Visits (in lieu of
the $200 Deductible) and a $100 copay for
Emergency Medical expenses (in addition
to the Deductible). Prescription drugs are
covered at most retail pharmacies with a
tiered copay requiring you pay to $20 for Tier
1 or generic drugs (per prescription order or
refill), $30 for Tier 2 or formulary drugs and a
25% coinsurance for Tier 3 or brand-named
drugs. The W&M Plan also provides Global
Emergency Services while you are traveling or
studying abroad in the event that you need to
be medically evacuated or repatriated back
to your home country. Additionally, there is a
limited benefit for one preventive or wellness
exam for vision care (including eyeglasses
frames and lenses, but not contact lenses)
and one dental examination (including the
cleaning and x-rays associated with the
routine dental exam).
HOUSING & DINING
Residence Life
wm.edu/residencelife
living@wm.edu
First-Year Host students are guaranteed
on-campus housing on main campus as
long as you submit a housing application
by the set deadline.
During your first year at W&M, please note:
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st
-Year Host students usually live in
buildings selected by rising sophomores
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in our room selection process. These
locations include Barrett Hall, Landrum
Hall, Bryan Complex, etc. We encourage
you to learn more about on-campus
residence life options. Visit: wm.edu/
oices/residencelife/oncampus/
residencehalls/upperlevel
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• Single rooms, are typically available only if
you have a documented accommodation
need. If you require special housing
accommodations approval because
of a medical need please contact
Student Accessibility Services in the
Dean of Students Oice. Requests for
religious housing accommodations will
be considered on a case-by-case basis
according to documented need. Following
a thorough review the Dean of Students
Oice, will make recommendations as
appropriate to Residence Life.
• If you have a roommate in mind, both you
and the other student must submit your
W&M housing applications and create a
roommate group within the application
process.
• If you chose a random roommate you
will be able to view their information
provided you both have agreed to the
FERPA acknowledgment in the housing
application.
• You can choose to participate in the W&M
room selection process occurring in
February or make a room selection on the
designated JDP student room selection day
occurring in March.
• Your W&M on-campus housing bill will be
available on your W&M Student Account
- and the balance will need to be paid to
W&M (not St Andrews) in early July.
If you wish to live on campus during your
second-year at W&M you will need to enter
into the W&M room selection process which
gives you the opportunity to select your
residence life and roommate(s) Additional
information on this process will be sent to
you at a later date
W&
M Dining Services
wm.edu/dining | dining@wm.edu
Twitter and Instagram: @wmdining
Facebook: W&M Dining
Meal Plans
Meal plans are required for all students
residing in campus-managed housing,
and are accessed through your Tribe Card
(student ID) Meal plans come with
a combination of meal swipes and
Dining Dollars
• Meal swipes can be used in residential
dining facilities and Dining Dollars are
used as a cash equivalency at all
dining locations.
• Meal plan options are based on social class
and St Andrews students are considered
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sophomores so have access to the All
Access plan. Full meal plan information
can be found at wm.edu/dining .
The Dining program at William & Mary will
undergo a programmatic update during
summer 2023. Follow along at wm.edu/dining
or on social media: wmdining and wm_step.
STUDENT SERVICES & RESOURCES
Acce
ssibility Services
wm.edu/sas
Student Accessibility Services, through the
Dean of Students Oice, strives to foster
student independence, encourage self-
determination, emphasize accommodation
over limitation, and create a comprehensive,
accessible environment to ensure that
individuals are viewed on the basis of ability,
not disability. Students who wish to receive
accommodations are encouraged to advise
the sta at St Andrews to communicate
their current status with W&M personnel to
ensure that appropriate documentation and
recommendations are in place when you
arrive in Williamsburg.
Bookstore
wm.edu/bookstore | bookstore@wm.edu
Twitter and Instagram: @wmbookstore
Facebook: William & Mary Bookstore
The William & Mary Bookstore, operated by
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers is located
in Merchants Square (345 Duke of Gloucester
Street) in Colonial Williamsburg. This is where
you can purchase textbooks, enjoy a coee
from the café, or purchase a W&M t-shirt.
Textbooks
The bookstore sells both new and used
textbooks, and features textbook rentals
and an eTextbook digital program as well.
Students may rent or buy their textbooks
either online or at the store. All textbooks
are eligible for price match to ensure you are
receiving the best pricing (restrictions apply,
see store for details). The bookstore also buys
back eligible used textbooks from students.
Tribe Pride
The bookstore has an extensive collection
of t-shirts, sweaters, and more to show your
Tribe Pride or to gi to family and friends.
Students receive a 20% discount on W&M
apparel with their Tribe Card.
Technology
The bookstore also oers a wide variety of
Apple and PC products including laptops,
iPods, iPads, and a full range of accessories.
Located on the second floor, the Technology
department is the place on campus to view
demos and ask product questions.
Care Support Services
wm.edu/care
Care Support Services provides outreach,
advocacy, and support services that assist
and empower students in identifying and
managing interpersonal, academic, and
wellness concerns. When students face
significant challenges to their mental, physical
and social health, we help in identifying and
accessing resources both on and o campus to
meet students’ needs. Our sta also coordinate
closely with sta at St Andrews to ensure that
non-clinical case management plans and
recommendations for support are carried over
from one institution to the next.
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The Oice of Career Development
& Professional Engagement
wm.edu/career
Career Advising
Career Development & Professional
Engagement’s team of professional advisors
are available to discuss resumes and
application materials, job and internship
searches, networking, and connect you
to resources for career exploration and
development. The JDP Fellow is an advanced
PhD student in this oice who advises
exclusively Joint Degree Programme
students.
Workshops and Events
Career Development & Professional
Engagement hosts a career and internship
fair each semester as well as many workshops
open to all students; topics include: how
to write a resume, build a personal brand,
information sessions with employers, how to
break into an industry, and much more. The
JDP Fellow also hosts JDP-tailored events and
panels with JDP alumni eager to share advice
and network with current JDP students.
Online Resources
The website wm.edu/career has a wealth of
information, but additional resources are
also available via the Career Resources for
JDP Students Blackboard site. Students new
to the W&M campus are automatically added
to this Blackboard site near the beginning
of each academic year. TribeCareers
(TribeCareers.wm.edu) is a platform
for finding job and internship postings,
upcoming events, and for scheduling advising
appointments. You sign-in to TribeCareers
with your W&M login information.
Community Engagement
wm.edu/oce
The Oice of Community Engagement
connects the university and community to
support students’ development as active
and educated citizens and to promote
positive, community-driven social change
We oer several ways for students to
connect to community: a weekly volunteer
listserv for various opportunities, tutoring
and mentoring in local schools and
housing communities, service days, weekly
community engagement trips, discussions
about important social issues, immersive
service during school breaks in communities
near and far through alternative breaks,
and an online platform where you can find
volunteer and other opportunities (givepulse.
wm.edu) We can also help you to work
directly with people to set up your own
community engagement opportunities.
New Student Orientation (thru
Student Transition Engagement Programs)
wm.edu/orientation
(757) 221–1431
Facebook: stepatwm
Twitter and Instagram: @stepatwm
We understand that as a WaMStA student you
have already gone through one orientation
and become accustomed to life on a college
campus. However, because we are a unique
institution, the university mandates that all
first-time-at-W&M students attend Orientation
so they learn not only the expectations of
members of the Tribe, but also about what
makes W&M one of the best universities
in the United States. Orientation occurs
immediately before fall semester to introduce
all new students to the many aspects of our
community including student life, academic
policies, and the honor code. It is a great time
to start bonding with the other new members
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of the Tribe, and the start of many traditions
that every student should experience.
Parent & Family Programs
wm.edu/families
(757) 221–2508
William & Mary engages families in a unique
way. Your families will receive regular
communication from our oice that updates
them on campus events in Williamsburg,
as well as any university-wide emergency
information. Our principle goal is to ensure
that families are connected to the W&M
community and are a part of university life.
Parking and Transportation
Services
wm.edu/parking
Bus Line
Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA)
provides bus services to W&M students simply
by showing your Tribe Card.
The bus line designated to campus is
called the Green Line. It provides daily
transportation throughout campus seven
days a week. The Green Line also provides a
connection with other lines (Red, Blue, and
Trolley) in the greater Williamsburg area
through buses on a circuit loop, every 30
minutes.
Find a bus map on the W&M mobile app
under Transit or online at wm.edu/parking
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Zipcar
Zipcars give students who don’t have
access to a car the freedom and flexibility to
participate in o-campus activities. Members
get 24/7 access to cars located on campus
and the hourly and daily rates always include
gas and insurance. Members age 18–20 can
use a dedicated group of Zipcars available on
campus and members age 21+ have access to
thousands of Zipcars all around the world.
To participate, visit the Zipcar app or website
to apply (membership fees apply):
www.zipcar.com/wm.
Student Involvement
wm.edu/leadership
Instagram: @wmleads
At William & Mary, we believe that student
leadership development is a cornerstone
in supporting our students to become
engaged citizens. Student leadership involves
cultivating a frame of mind for exploring self,
others, and community. Leaders develop a
skill set to adapt to change, cra creative
solutions, and seize opportunities. Getting
involved gives you a limitless practice field.
The Oice of Student Leadership
Development is committed to student
involvement and the co-curricular life of
William & Mary. We are actually a blending
of many areas of campus life including:
leadership; campus-wide programming
including Alma Mater Productions, Student
Assembly, fraternity/sorority life, and
Recognized Student Organizations support
and services.
Recognized Student Organizations
The Oice of Student Leadership
Development believes that one of the
primary means of student involvement is
through Recognized Student Organizations.
Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
at W&M are also responsible for many of the
programs and events held on campus each
year including (but not limited to) social
events, lectures, special events, and cultural
events. W&M has over 450 RSOs, allowing
students to come together and engage in
activities around a wide variety of shared
interests and goals.
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Leadership Development Programs
Most students experience leadership
outcomes by becoming actively involved
in Recognized Student Organizations. The
O
ice of Student Leadership Development
works to elevate the Framework for Leader
Development and Organization Success to
all students. There are several leadership
initiatives, workshops, and programs oered
throughout the year. Check out our website
or follow us on Instagram for up to date
opportunities and resources.
Hazing Prevention
wm.edu/hazingprevention
At W&M, being demeaned or exposed to harm
should never be part of your W&M experience.
Resources about hazing prevention,
conduct histories for student organizations,
the anonymous hazing report form and
information about required trainings if you
are joining a designated organization can all
be found at the Hazing Prevention website.
T
ribeLink
tribelink.wm.edu
TribeLink is the student engagement
platform for all students at William & Mary.
This platform is a hub for Recognized
Student Organizations and other student
involvement opportunities. It's a great way
for students to explore the vast number of
clubs and organizations, as well as student
events happening on campus. Additionally,
it provides organization management
tools for student organization leaders
and members, and serves as a portal for
individual students to manage their own
involvements.
Alma Mater Productions
Facebook: @AlmaMaterProductions
Instagram: @ampwm
Twitter: @insideamp
Alma Mater Productions (AMP), W&M’s
primary campus-wide programming
body, strives to provide diverse, high-
quality entertainment in a safe, inclusive
environment at a low cost to the college
community. AMP serves as a resource for
the programming, social, leadership, and
educational needs of all individuals that
make up the student body. AMP is comprised
of students serving on 9 varying committees
who get creative and put on a wide variety
of events by bringing artists, performers,
comedians, films, lectures and debates, and
more to the campus community. Interested in
becoming a member of AMP? Follow AMP to
get updates about recruitment and upcoming
events.
Student Assembly
wm.edu/studentassembly
The Student Assembly (SA) is the student
government organization and student
union of the university, representing every
social class and graduate school. Whether
it is allocating a roughly $700,000 budget
to student organizations, ensuring campus
policies remain fair and student-friendly,
advocating for student rights, or establishing
a student presence in both the City of
Williamsburg and W&M administration, the SA
exists to serve the student body. Each class
elects four senators and one class president
by popular vote each spring. The student
body President and Vice President are also
elected at this time. Students can also apply
to serve in the President’s cabinet (selection
occurs in April.)
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Fraternity and Sorority Life
wm.edu/fsl
Facebook: W&M Fraternity & Sorority Life
Instagram: @wm_fsl
In 1776, five students at the College founded
Phi Beta Kappa, the first organization to call
itself a fraternity. It is only appropriate that
W&M is oen referred to as the “Birthplace
of the American College Fraternity.” Since
that time, fraternities and sororities have
evolved, but still remain committed to similar
principles and values, such as scholarship,
service, brotherhood, sisterhood, and
leadership. Here at W&M, the tradition of
fraternity remains strong and our Fraternity
and Sorority Community plays a vital role on
campus and in the community. Fraternity/
Sorority life at W&M is made up of over
1900 members belonging to approximately
33 chapters. These organizations oer
opportunities to develop leadership skills,
serve philanthropic eorts in the community,
scholarship help and social opportunities.
Learn more about the community and how to
join one of the organizations on our website.
Tribe Card
wm.edu/tribecard
Twitter: @wmtribecard
Facebook: Tribe Card Services
Your Tribe Card (student ID) is your key to
campus. This card will give you access to your
residence hall, meal plan, library resources,
gym, and buses.
To start the process of obtaining your card,
visit wm.edu/tribecard to upload your
Tribe Card photo and complete the identity
verification process. Once produced, cards
are distributed through Orientation, or can be
claimed at the Tribe Card oice prior to the
start of Orientation.
Writing Resources Center
wm.edu/wrc
wrcent[email protected]
The Writing Resources Center helps you
strengthen your writing and communication
skills by providing resources, workshops,
and one-on-one support for all kinds of
assignments and projects: academic essays,
presentations, storyboards, personal
statements, creative writing, applications,
and more. Writers from all disciplines and
levels are welcome to make an appointment
with one of our trained peer consultants for
support at any stage of the writing process—
from idea, to dra, to revision.
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