{"id":136,"date":"2022-12-15T14:25:22","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T19:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=136"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T19:14:07","slug":"next-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/youarein\/next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--media-float-right umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">Admissions<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">Next Steps for <br>Fall Admissions<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-ctas alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links__wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-make-this-official\">Let&#8217;s make this official!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Started With These Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about the opportunities that await you at Mary Washington by attending one or more of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/youarein\/admitted-student-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-person or virtual admitted student events<\/a> including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/youarein\/destination-umw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destination UMW<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recordings of our past webinars can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d0cNKvCbwc8&amp;list=PLZfjMaRP_C8G5reGZZDXxaeoM_d_H-ppH\">YouTube<\/a>. Catch up on any topic, ranging from first-year seminars and housing to financial aid or one of our many special programs!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.zeemee.com\/colleges\/umw\/admitted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZeeMee<\/a>, our official private chat community for fellow admitted Eagles. You can take a roommate match quiz, see videos from current students, join live virtual social events, and more!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a> form no later than March 1 to receive maximum financial aid consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/portal\/finaid_appointments\" id=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/portal\/finaid_appointments\">Schedule a one-on-one cost conversation<\/a> with a member of staff to walk through your financial aid offer, answer questions, and help you understand your investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service members should speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service before enrolling at UMW.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your Offer Response Form in your admissions portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/youarein\/next-steps\/enrollment-deposit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pay your deposit<\/a>. We encourage students to deposit online. Mailing in documents and deposits will delay the processing. The fastest way is to deposit online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps After Submitting Your Deposit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete your First-Year Questionnaire, which will be emailed from Dr. April Wynn with the subject \u201cWelcome to your UMW First-Year Questionnaire!\u201d (It will be available starting in mid-February)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture your <a href=\"http:\/\/technology.umw.edu\/logins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NET ID<\/a> after paying your deposit. (NET IDs will be available in late February)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you will live on campus, complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/before-you-get-to-campus\/services-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Housing and Dining Services Agreement<\/a>. (Available in late February)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/directory\/department\/provost\/engagement\/disability-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Disability Resources<\/a> if you would like to request <a href=\"https:\/\/academics.umw.edu\/disability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accommodations and learn more about documentation<\/a>. You can contact their office at (540) 654-1266 with any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/umw.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/CMXAdmin\/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=886\">UMW Scholarship Application<\/a> for consideration of additional foundation scholarships by May 15 (Available beginning February 15).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for and attend <a href=\"http:\/\/orientation.umw.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orientation<\/a> for first-year students in June, a two-day program required for all incoming students and parents (Available March 10). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your school Counselor to submit a Final Grade Report or a final high school transcript as soon as your final grades are available, but no later than July 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have all Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam scores and\/or official transcripts of all college coursework sent directly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/meet-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admissions Office<\/a> at UMW.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If interested, sign up for <a href=\"http:\/\/adminfinance.umw.edu\/studentaccounts\/eaglepay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Authorized Payers<\/a>, who will be emailed students\u2019 bills and will be able to login to EaglePAY to make payments or set up a payment plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your <a href=\"http:\/\/students.umw.edu\/healthcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health forms<\/a> by August 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review opportunities for special <a href=\"http:\/\/students.umw.edu\/chls\/n-e-s-t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Arrival Programs<\/a>, which take place four days before new student arrival in August. These optional experiences are a fun way for a limited number of new students to explore UMW and surrounding attractions and meet and bond with classmates before classes begin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/academics.umw.edu\/academicservices\/placement-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assessment and Placement exams<\/a> \u2013 The university offers new students the opportunity to test into courses above the introductory level in certain key subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get acclimated to campus with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/visit\/\">quick visit<\/a> or by <a href=\"https:\/\/youvis.it\/V8phD3\">touring virtually<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move-in Day is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember to provide changes in your address and\/or telephone number to Admissions at <a href=\"mailto:admit@umw.edu\">admit@umw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stay tuned for information on orientation, registering for classes, housing, and much more!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have questions about Next Steps?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/contact-umw-admissions\/\">UMW Admissions<\/a> at (540) 654-2000 or email us at <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/register\/moreinfo\">admit@umw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s make this official! 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