Alumni Weekend Information

We are thrilled to welcome you back to Williamsburg for Alumni Weekend celebrating the reunions for class years ending in 4s & 9s. While we encourage alumni to keep an eye on their email for automated updates from our registration system, we’ve outlined some helpful information below.

Frequently Asked Questions
William & Mary Law School Alumni Weekend - Frequently Asked Questions
Reunion Classes & Class Gifts

Information on Reunion Classes

Visit our 2024 Reunion Classes page for more information on your class committees, class goals and current standings, and class gift focus(es), if applicable.

Can I still make a gift?

Of course! We calculate totals for the 2024 Alumni Weekend class giving from July 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024, so make your gift online here, or you can bring a check with you to the event.
Schedule & See Who's Coming

Visit our Schedule page to:

  • View and download the full Alumni Weekend schedule
  • Register for Alumni Weekend and events of your choosing (see "Registration & Cancellation" below for more information)
  • See who's coming
    • NOTE: On the "See Who's Coming" website, you can search by your classmates name or type "J.D." or "JD" to see all Law alumni who have registered for the weekend. 
Registration, Check-In, & Cancellation

Online Registration

This year, our registration is on William & Mary Homecoming's webpage, enabling you to explore all the exciting activities taking place this weekend and take part in events created for all W&M alumni. Online registration closes on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

On-site Registration & Check-In

On-site registration and check-in will be available for Law School alumni at the Law School and the Alumni House on William & Mary Campus, where you can pick up your nametag. Your nametag will include your scannable ticket to W&M Law School Alumni Weekend and W&M Homecoming events. Staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the weekend’s events.

On-site registration and check-in will be available during the following times and locations:

  • William & Mary Law School - Lobby:
    • Friday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • William & Mary Campus - Hunter Hall A at the Alumni House:
    • Thursday, October 17 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    • Friday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, October 19: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • William & Mary Campus - Sunken Garden (Friday and Saturday evening events ONLY):
    • Friday, October 18 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, October 19 from 6:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made prior to Monday, September 30, 2024, after which no refunds will be made.

Registration Questions

If you have any questions about registration and would like to talk to someone in person, please call the William & Mary Homecoming hotline at 757-221-1750.
What To Wear

As we celebrate our Alumni Weekend in tandem with W&M Homecoming, we invite our alumni to wear casual attire during the Friday-Sunday daytime events (khakis/polo/sun dress) and casual to business casual for Friday and Saturday evening events.

We also strongly encourage the donning of your Law School gear or green and gold through out the weekend, as you celebrate your return to the Law School!
Accommodations

Law School alumni and friends are welcome to stay at any property of their choosing in the Greater Williamsburg Area during Alumni Weekend.

Visit our Accommodations page for information on our room block, special rates for William & Mary Alumni, and general information on Greater Williamsburg Area hotels.
Directions to Williamsburg | William & Mary Law School

Visit our Directions and Places to Stay page for more information on the various transportation options available for returning to William & Mary Law School.

The Law School is located at 613 South Henry Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.
Parking

William & Mary Law School

Parking will be available and free at the Law School all day, Friday through Sunday. 

Law School Parking Map
613 S. Henry Street
Williamsburg, VA 23187

William & Mary Campus

Visit the Parking Services webpage for more information about parking on campus and off-campus and to download a printable campus map.

For additional information or for handicapped parking information, please contact Parking Services at 757-221-4764.

Please note, that parking on main campus will be restricted in certain areas on Saturday, due to the football game. For more information on game day parking, visit W&M Athletics Game Day Parking Area Policy.

Parking Near William & Mary Law School and William & Mary Campus

Pay-as-you-go parking, by using the Passport Parking app, is also available throughout the downtown Colonial Williamsburg area, and from 8 am-5 pm on weekdays at William & Mary. 
Getting Around Town

Taxi Services

William & Mary does not have a preferred transportation partner, but below are several options for travel when in town.

  • Cardinal Cabs: 757-345-5557
  • Colonial Capital Cabs: 757-345-2224
  • Historic Taxi: 757-258-7755
  • Williamsburg Taxi Services: 757-221-0004 (Open 24 Hours)
  • Triangle Taxi: 757-564-6969
  • Best Taxi: 757-358-7151

Uber or Lyft

Either app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play.
Pro tip: Check that your driver’s license plate, photo and name match what’s in the app. 

*William & Mary, W&M Law School, and W&M Alumni Association assume no responsibility in the event any of the above services are utilized.

Bus Transportation

William & Mary has an ongoing contract with Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) to provide bus services for William & Mary students, faculty, and staff.

The campus bus system is designated Route 8. It provides a bus dedicated to daily transportation throughout campus seven days a week. Route 8 also provides a connection with other lines in the greater Williamsburg area through buses on a circuit loop, every 30 minutes.

For the campus bus line information see the Route 8 Schedule, or view the complete WATA Bus Line Schedule for Williamsburg-wide transportation.
Childcare in Williamsburg

We've put together a list of resources to consider in case you need child care during Law Alumni Weekend. 

  • For those staying at the Williamsburg Lodge or Griffin Hotel, child care services can be arranged upon request.
  • The following popular websites can help you find experienced childcare during your weekend in Williamsburg. To access these sites, you will need to create an account, if you do not have one already:
Additional Things To Do In Williamsburg

Visit our Things To Do In Williamsburg page to explore a number of suggestions for local events, attractions, and eateries to enjoy during your time in Williamsburg.
Photography Policy
Throughout Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, photography, audio and video recording on behalf of William & Mary may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition or reproduction for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with William & Mary and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.
Weather Plan

Want to stay up to date or know when we institute rain plans? Here's how (choose one method or all three):  

  1. Check our Facebook page
  2. Follow us on Instagram and X
  3. Check your email for event-specific changes.
Emergency Information

For emergency information, including William & Mary's operating status and emergency preparation instructions, please visit the university's Emergency Information website. In all emergencies, please call 911.  Additional contact information is listed on the Emergency Contact page.
Additional Information

Registration Site 

For questions related to registration and the registration site, please contact William & Mary's Homecoming Hotline at 757-221-1750 or advevents@wm.edu.
  • If you have special mobility or dietary needs, please note those in your registration or call 757-221-1750.
  • You can also find additional Weekend Information on the W&M Homecoming website.

William & Mary Law School Alumni Weekend

For additional questions or information regarding Law School Alumni Weekend, please contact William & Mary Law School Office of Advancement at lsadvance@wm.edu or call 757-221-3795.