Overnight and Day Visits at the
University of Mary Washington
Come experience life at UMW -- up close and personal! Overnight visits are available for seniors in high school, and are scheduled for one night only, Monday through Thursday. Day visits are scheduled for one day, Monday through Friday, generally between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This enables you to be on campus for all or part of a day when classes are in session in order to sample both the academic and residential life of the University. Visits are not scheduled during the fall and spring breaks or during exam times. Only one guest may be assigned to a room for an overnight visit. We prefer that overnight guests arrive between 8: 00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. and report to the Office of Admissions to meet their hosts.
PERMISSION FORM: All overnight guests AND their parent or legal guardian must sign and return the “Request for Overnight Visit” form before we can schedule a visit. Once this form has been returned and a host has been arranged, we will contact you via email to confirm and finalize arrangements. At that time we will provide information about your host so that you may be reached during your visit by your parents in the event of an emergency. Your host will be provided with a copy of your consent form.
HOST ASSIGNMENT: Guests are hosted by students with similar interests whenever possible. Guests are also permitted to attend classes or activities with the host’s friends or hall-mates when mutually agreeable.
WHAT TO BRING: Overnight guests are expected to bring their own sleeping bags, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Guests are also encouraged to bring a book, magazine, or schoolwork in case there is downtime should hosts need to study or work. All guests should bring enough spending money to cover the cost of meals and miscellaneous expenses. The cost for breakfast is $3.50, for lunch $5.00, and for dinner $7.00. The Office of Admissions issues two complimentary meal tickets if you are staying overnight and one complimentary meal ticket for a day visit.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION: The purpose of an overnight/day visit is to introduce a prospective student to campus life at the University of Mary Washington through participation in campus activities. By requesting a visit, a prospective student is indicating his/her willingness and intention to participate in the activities planned by his/her student host, which will include attending classes and other campus activities. Please note that the level of activity will vary pending the volunteer’s academic responsibilities.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES: The University of Mary Washington considers its guests responsible adults and expects them to demonstrate mature conduct. Our rules and regulations are not excessive, but each guest is required to abide by all University policies. Any failure to do so may result in dismissal from campus and review of the individual’s admission status. The Student Handbook explains all regulations in detail and is available from your host or the residence hall director/head resident. The University of Mary Washington is not responsible for accidental injury of guest.
HOW TO GET HERE: Dulles International Airport is approximately seventy miles from Fredericksburg. Reagan National Airport is located approximately fifty miles north of Fredericksburg. Richmond International Airport is located approximately sixty miles south of Fredericksburg. A train station is located in downtown Fredericksburg. Amtrak, the main train system in the U.S., makes daily stops in Fredericksburg. Amtrak tickets must be purchased in advance by calling (800) 872-7245. A Greyhound bus station (540) 373-2103 is also located close to campus. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
VISITOR PARKING: There are a limited number of visitor parking spaces designated along the right side of the short drive inside our main gates off College Avenue. If none of these spaces are available, visitors may park along College Avenue or along the residential streets intersecting with College Avenue avoiding areas marked “Residential Permit Parking Only”. Guests needing on-campus parking, should pick up a parking permit from the Office of Admissions.
CANCELLATION OF VISIT: Please contact the Office of Admissions as soon as possible should you need to cancel or reschedule your visit. You may call us at (800) 468-5614 Monday – Friday between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M., or leave a message on our voice mail at (540) 654- 2000 after office hours.
STUDENT EVALUATION FORM: After your visit, we would greatly appreciate your taking the time to complete the evaluation form the host will provide. A postage paid envelope will be included for your convenience.