Step 1) Fill out the New Student Questionnaire

Step 2) Understand the term "liberal arts" and the UMW Degree Requirements

Step 3) Understand the benefits of a VCCS Associates Degree

Step 4) Understand Transfer credit and AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and Cambridge Credit

Step 5) Understand Prerequisites & Vertically Building Coursework

Step 6) Consider Pre-Professional Interests

Step 7) Tips and other considerations when planning a schedule

Step 8) Review Your Pre-Matriculation Coursework

Step 9) Choose Possible Courses

Step 10) Fill Out the Course Registration Request Form

Step 11) Video Guides & How to Register

American Studies

Please refer to the current University Catalog to see course descriptions and a major description with requirements for American Studies.

The American Studies major is interdisciplinary in nature, designed to provide students with a flexible, multifaceted approach to the study of American society. Since the major provides much latitude in the selection of courses, students are encouraged to work closely with the program advisor in choosing courses which will form a cohesive curriculum. The major provides excellent preparation for students interested in law, journalism and communications, library science, museum work, teaching, and many areas of public service.

New students considering a major in American Studies should select any of the electives that the major accepts (see the catalog for a list of courses) and AMST 201: Intro to American Studies, which is the gateway course for the major.

If you are entering UMW with transfer credit for introductory level courses in this major, please refer to the major requirements and course prerequisites in the University Catalog (see above) to see what courses you are required to take for the major and what prerequisites you have already met.

Please be sure to remember the General Education and Across-the Curriculum Requirements and how your individual transfer credit affects the remaining courses you must take at UMW for a BA/BS degree.