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College of William & MaryMove-In Guide

Williamsburg, Virginia

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1693🔗 www.wm.edu

William & Mary's historic Williamsburg campus centers on the Wren Building, the oldest college building still in use in America, with first-year students housed in halls including Barrett, Chandler, and Monroe.

Enrollment

9,818

Total Students

Freshman Class

2,454

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 20, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

34%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Move in by appointment, followed that evening by community-building activities hosted by Residence Life Student Leaders. New Student Orientation begins the next morning and runs through the first day of classes, Wednesday, August 26.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Move-in is by appointment on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 - your Move In Appointment QR code is available on the 2026 Move In form ahead of arrival.
Check-in location
Follow the prescribed Move-In Route for your residence hall assignment and proceed to your building's designated unload zone.
Parking
You have 5 minutes after arrival to unload your vehicle and move it to avoid backup - do not park on the sidewalk, in fire lanes, or on the grass. Only one car is permitted in the unloading zone at a time.
What you'll receive
You'll pick up your room key at your move-in appointment.
Vehicle restrictions
No rental trucks or trailers are permitted due to traffic flow.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (12)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Barrett Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Cedar Hall

    First-year only

  • Chandler Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Dinwiddie Hall

    First-year only
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  • Fauquier Hall

    First-year only

  • Gooch Hall

    First-year only

  • Lemon Hall

    First-year only

  • Monroe Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Nicholson Hall

    First-year only

  • Poplar Hall

    First-year only

  • Spotswood Hall

    First-year only

  • Willis Hall

    First-year only

Residence halls (15)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Bryan Hall

  • Camm Hall

  • Dawson Hall

  • DuPont Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

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  • Hardy Hall

  • Jefferson Hall

  • Landrum Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Madison Hall

  • Maple Hall

  • Oak Hall

  • Old Dominion Hall

  • One Tribe Place

  • Pine Hall

  • Richmond Hall

  • Stith Hall

Apartments (2)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Ludwell Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Tribe Square

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

New Student Orientation (required, immediately prior to classes)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 21 - August 26, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$16,182

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with College of William & Mary's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens1 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy1.7 miles
  • Publix2.7 miles
  • Target2.9 miles
  • Walmart5.4 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.