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International Student<\/div>

Your home away from home.<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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We want your fresh face on our campus, your bright ideas in our classrooms, your unique perspectives in our labs.<\/h2>

If you’re thinking of pursuing a bachelor’s<\/a> – or master’s<\/a> – degree in the U.S. as an international student, where higher education is among the world’s finest, the University of Mary Washington, with its “best value” ratings, might be for you.<\/p>

Picture yourself living on America’s East Coast, in a city rich in U.S. history. Just an hour from Washington, D.C., UMW is a small school with growing diversity and passionate professors. Our liberal arts and sciences curriculum – with more than 100 majors, minors, and areas of study<\/a> – will challenge your mind and let you explore.<\/p>

Study business<\/a>, computer science<\/a>, or pursue political science<\/a> and intern in Richmond or Washington, D.C. Major in art history<\/a> and volunteer at the Met.<\/p>

And, as you plunge into life in America, we won’t leave you hanging. Tap into our Center for International Education<\/a> and James Farmer Multicultural Center<\/a>. Sign up for immigration advising<\/a>, international-student orientation<\/a>, and information sessions. Looking to strengthen your English language skills? Participate in a joint program<\/a> between UMW and the International Language Academy of Washington, D.C. While you’re here, take advantage of cultural events – from Latino Identities Month to the Asian Cultural Celebration – and more opportunities than you can imagine for getting involved, both on and off-campus.<\/p>

Grow your global view by joining one of our faculty-led study-abroad trips<\/a>.<\/p>

Our rigorous academics, passionate professors, and student activities are all here waiting for you<\/a> at the University of Mary Washington!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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