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Freshman Checklist

The University of Mary Washington looks forward to reading your application for admission. Please review the following checklist to ensure you are submitting all required documentation for consideration.  

The suggested filing dates for first-year students are:

January 15 for Honors Admission
February 1 for Regular Decision

  • Submit the application including essays and application fee by the suggested filing date.
  • Complete the Virginia In-state Tuition Application (if applicable).  Form may be submitted online with the UMW application or the UMW Common Application Supplement.
  • Complete the International Student Application Supplement (required for non-US citizens).
  • Complete the UMW Common Application Supplement online or via paper if using the Common Application.
  • Request that your high school send an official transcript to UMW.  (A mid-year grade report is also required.)  Homeschooled applicants should provide documentation of their educational experiences.
  • Provide the Secondary School Report for your counselor.  The University requires one to two letters of recommendation from your guidance counselor or a teacher. 
  • Request your standardized test results be sent directly to UMW (SAT CEEB 5398, ACT 4414).
  • Request that your mid-year grades be sent after completion of your first semester to provide the Admissions Committee with the most current information.
  • If college work has been completed during high school, please request an official college transcript be sent to UMW.
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Use UMW code 003746.

Additional helpful information:

  • If you have taken the SAT or ACT using something other than your full legal name, please notify Admissions.
  • UMW will send electronic notification that an application has been received and notify the applicant of any missing documents still necessary to complete the file.
  • We encourage you to keep copies of all application materials filed with the Office of Admissions.
  • It is your responsibility to verify Admissions receives all required supporting documentation to complete your file.  
  • Admissions decisions are sent by letter on or about April 1 with a National Candidate Reply Date of May 1.  Students offered Honors Admission will be notified earlier.