Congratulations on your offer of admission to the University of Mary Washington!

Being an international student studying in the U.S. can be a great experience. You will meet new people, try new things and experience a new country. UMW is known for its rigorous academics, innovative master teachers, and supportive community for incoming international students.

New Students

To matriculate at UMW, you must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility I-20 form, which is the document you need to apply for an F-1 visa. The Center for International Education (CIE) will issue the I-20 as soon as a student submits:

  • Admissions deposit
  • Recent (within the past three months) bank statements or other proof of finances to pay for your first year of study at UMW
  • Copy of your passport photo page

Deadlines

Deadlines to submit documents for a new I-20:

  • Mid-June for attendance beginning in the fall term
  • Mid-October for attending beginning in the spring term

Transfer Students

If you are an international student currently in the U.S. and will transferring your F-1 status to UMW from an American high school, college, university, or ESL program, you must submit the following before the I-20 from UMW is issued:

  • Admissions deposit
  • Request for SEVIS Transfer I-20 Form
  • Recent (within the past three months) bank statements or other proof of finances to pay for your first year of study at UMW

Deadlines

Deadlines to submit documents transferring your F-1 status are:

  • July 1 for attendance beginning in the fall term
  • December 1 for attendance beginning in the spring term

Note: If you are unable to scan and email supporting documents to cie@umw.edu, mail them to: Center for International Education, 1301 College Avenue, Lee Hall, Rm. 435, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Questions?

Please contact UMW Admissions at (540) 654-2000 or email us at admit@umw.edu.