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Resources for Parents

Especially for Prospective UMW Parents

We know that you have lots of questions as your son or daughter begins to research their colleges of interest. At the University of Mary Washington, we strive to provide both you and child with relevant information to assist you in making your college choice. Listed below are common areas of interest and although they are easily located within our website, we have gathered them together on one page for your convenience. If you have additional questions, please contact the UMW Office of Admissions at 800/468-5614 or admit@umw.edu.

Admissions and financial aid Information

Admission and Enrollment
Apply Online
A
pplication filing dates
Entering Class Profile
Financial aid information
Admissions staff contact information

Admissions Checklist:

  1. Application with $50 fee
  2. Essays
  3. Virginia In-State Tuition form (For Virginia residents only)
  4. High school transcripts
  5. Secondary school report
  6. Letters of recommendation
  7. Tuition and fees

LIVING AT UMW

Campus Security
Computer recommendations and services
Dining Services
Living in Fredericksburg
Student Life
EagleOne
Residence Halls/Roommates
Hospital/Health Center

Transportation

Airports:
Richmond International Airport
Dulles International Airport
Reagan National Airport

Bus Stations:
Fredericksburg Greyhound Station
1400 Jefferson Davis Highway
Fredericksburg, VA  22401
Greyhound Package Express: 540/373-2103
Customer Service: 540/371-0384
Greyhound Charter: 800/454-2487

Fredericksburg Regional Transit - how your student can get around town

Train Stations

Virginia Railway Express
AMTRAK

RESOURCES

Request publications and materials
Visit UMW and Campus tours
Department phone numbers