SUA Signature Events

Our Traditions

Cheers to Your First Year and Convocation 

August 24 & 27, 2025

A celebration in Zable as one of the final events of orientation for First Years, Cheers to Your First year highlights the partnership with Athletics and Students for University Advancement with OA led cheers, athletic hype videos and the culmination class photo taken in 1693 on the field. Did we say you get a free tshirt?! Fast forward a few days to your first day of classes ending in convocation in front of the Wren Building where your journey at W&M is official. You will find another little gift from us, class pin waiting on your seat. After you hear from President Rowe, you will get the opportunity to pass through the Wren Building where all of campus is there to welcome and celebrate you!

Tag Day

So many of the people, places and things at William & Mary are here because of private support! Look for yellow tags around campus that show the impact of our donors and how private support enhances all aspects of student life. #wmTagDay

Cheers to Your Senior Year 

October 16, 2025

Gather in the Sunken Garden with fellow seniors to celebrate your final year and see what Homecoming is like post-graduation.  Bring your ID to enjoy tastings of Virginia Beer Company and wine, dance the night away with DJ, and take pics with your friends with disposal cameras! We are partnering with the Cohen Career Center and One Network for exclusive disposal cameras to use at the event that we will then develop for you! The first 100 seniors to show that they have registered for One Network will receive a disposal camera for the night.

Impact Week

November 10-14, 2025

Make an impact in the local community! Each semester, student organizations are selected to receive their share of $5,000 from a private donor to complete their community service project. Support these initiatives by making a $5 gift and casting your vote for your preferred project.

Senior Wine & Cheese

April 23, 2026

Each spring we host Senior Wine & Cheese, a donor only event for seniors to celebrate your legacy at W&M. There is a VIP reception for Sunken Garden Society members before the main event. Enjoy your time with wine, cheese, a DJ, photobooth and more with your fellow seniors in the countdown to Commencement.

One Tribe One Day Carnival

April 29, 2026

Shark slide, bungee, spinning tubs, obstacle course, kettle korn, Crumbl cookies, DJ, giveaways and more! Join us each spring as we celebrate our annual day of giving back and paying it forward.

Senior Spring Day

May 3, 2026

This is a time for seniors to congregate, recall fond memories of time at W&M at a special event open to all seniors. Come to the Alumni House to enjoy food, giveaways, and resources to help you post graduation and to stay connected to W&M.

Study Hall at the Alumni House

December 7 & 8, 2025

May 3 & 4, 2026

Need a place to study in preparation for finals? Come study at the Alumni House with SUA! Snacks, beverages and a raffle for a prize will be available.

Alumni Induction Ceremony

At this ceremony during Commencement, you and your fellow graduates will officially be inducted as alumni and receive your alumni pins. Don't miss parting words of congratulations and best wishes from the president of William & Mary, your senior class president and leaders in the Alumni Association.

Transition to Alumni

Senior year is a wonderful time to celebrate all that you have accomplished thus far and make the most of your final year as an undergraduate. As you prepare for life after graduation, we are here to assist you on your journey to becoming W&M alumni with resources, connections and support.