WM Family Engagement

WM Families: The Podcast

Education EN ↓ 43 episodes

The Family Engagement Podcast Series is intended to be an interactive resource designed to help you connect with faculty, staff, and students, and to answer some of your questions about programs at William & Mary.

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WM Family Engagement

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Education

Podcast website

www.wm.edu

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Plan the PATH to Registration! 19.03.2025

Hear from Megan Sanbury, the Director of Professional and Academic Advising in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs to discuss how you as a parent or family member can help support your student in academic planning and course registration throughout their academic career.

From Application to Offer: Supporting Your Student's Internship Journey 04.02.2025

Join Lisa Randolph, Assistant Director of Internships & Applied Learning and Phil Heavilin, Director of Internships & Applied Learning from the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement as they discuss the process of seeking and applying for internships. 

Living On vs. Off Campus 09.12.2024

Hear from professional staff in Campus Living as they discuss resources and timelines for living on and off-campus.

How to Make the Most of a Long Break 12.11.2024

Hear from Civic & Community Engagement, Study Abroad Programs with the Reves Center, and Career Development & Professional Engagement as they discuss various opportunities for students to participate in over break. 

Voter Engagement at W&M 10.10.2024

Join W&M's Civic & Community Engagement, League of Women Voters, and City of Williamsburg Registrar's Office for a conversation about voting as a student at William & Mary. 

Finding Yourself in College 18.09.2024

Hear from Lauren Garrett of Student Transition Engagement Programs and Marc Sloan & Jennifer Leung of the Hazing Prevention Coalition as they discuss identity development in college and healthy joining of student organizations.

Tribe Transitions: Move-In & Orientation KBYG 17.08.2024

Lauren Garrett, Director of Student Transition Engagement Programs, and Heather Deere, Director of Family Engagement, close out our summer webinars with all information needed for move-in an orientation! Learn everything you need to know for YOUR orientation as a parent and family member of a W&M student.

Tribe Transitions: Dining Services 10.07.2024

Meal plans come in many different shapes and sizes, conveniently tailored for the varying needs of individual students living both on and off-campus. How do meal plans work? What is residential dining like at W&M? Join representatives from Auxiliary Services and W&M Dining Services to learn more about meal plans, dining facilities, and other critical services your student will use during t...

Tribe Transitions: Student Accounts 02.07.2024

The Student Accounts department is responsible for the assessment, billings and collection of tuition, fees, meal plans, housing and other university charges. The department is also responsible for the processing of student refunds from financial aid or other account overpayments. Join representatives from the Bursar’s Office, as they discuss all things Student Accounts. Website is www.wm.edu/stud...

Tribe Transitions: Academic Advising & Course Registration 28.06.2024

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 College Studies and how new students build their class schedules with the support of their pre-major advisor. Join Megan Sanbury, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, to learn more about Academic Advising...

Tribe Transitions: Residence Life 04.06.2024

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. Review halls here: https://www.wm.edu/offices/residencelife/housing/halls/ You c...

Tribe Transitions: Student Accessibility Services 22.05.2024

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...

Tribe Transitions: Pre-Orientation Programs 15.05.2024

Learn about the following Summer Pre-Orientation programs: 7 Generations, Summer Connections Program, Pathways, & Preparing for Life as a University Student (PLUS)! 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: Tribe Guide 101 09.05.2024

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. Join Lauren Garrett, Director of Student Transition Engagement Programs, and Heather Deere, Director of P...

KBYG: Commencement 2024 02.05.2024

Commencement is around the corner! Hear from Greg Henderson, Steve Tewksbury, and Lauren Garrett of the University’s Commencement Coordinating Committee to learn everything you need to know before heading to Williamsburg May 16-18 to celebrate all your student’s hard work.

March Webinar -- Academic Planning and Course Registration 06.03.2024

Hear from Megan Sanbury, the Director of Professional and Academic Advising in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs to discuss how you, as a parent or family member can help support your student in academic planning and course registration throughout your student’s academic career.

February Webinar -- Undergraduate Research with The Charles Center 12.02.2024

Since 1986, the Charles Center has served as a launching pad for undergraduate research, scholars and Honors programs, and a range of collaborative initiatives that cut across disciplinary, programmatic, and departmental boundaries.  Join us to learn about research, funding, and project opportunities for undergraduate students with Monica Griffin, Anthony Joseph, Maxwell Cloe, and Kate Patterson o...

January Webinar -- Study Abroad 29.01.2024

Webinar from 7 pm January 25, 2023: Is your student interested in studying abroad or global engagement? William & Mary is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities for undergraduate study abroad participation. Join us to learn about the process of studying abroad, funding, and opportunities through W&M with Sylvia Mitterndorfer, the Director of Global Education Office and D...

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