UMW Application Opens August 1 with Direct Pathway for Virginia Students
The application for admission to the University of Mary Washington for Fall 2027 opens August 1 and is available via the UMW website or Common App. This year, UMW has joined the Common App Direct Admissions program, a national initiative to provide eligible students with an early indication of acceptance to one of Virginia’s top public liberal arts and sciences universities.
“The college search process should be affirming, not overwhelming, and we want to recognize students who would thrive at Mary Washington,” UMW Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski said. “Direct admission takes some of the stress out of the process and accelerates access for students.”
The initiative is part of a growing national effort to reduce barriers to higher education, provide students with greater confidence during the college search process and expand access to institutions that match their academic interests and goals.
Students who receive a direct admission offer from UMW will have the opportunity to learn more about more than 100 majors, minors and areas of study, distinctive liberal arts and sciences experience, and close-knit campus community, situated in Fredericksburg, Virginia. They will also receive more information about scholarships and financial aid and be the first to hear about what’s available to them, including the newly launched Piscopo Rodgers Science Fellows program and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, as well as the honors program, pre-health programs and early admissions pathways to medical school.
“For students interested in experiencing all college has to offer and prepare for their careers after graduation, the first step may be a direct pathway to the University of Mary Washington,” said Yakabouski.
The direct admission initiative via the Common App also aligns with UMW’s longstanding commitment to access, opportunity and student success. It is available for Virginia students and can be activated by adding the University of Mary Washington to their list in the Common App. Direct admissions offers are non-binding and students can complete their application with the fee waived.
The University of Mary Washington participates in the Common App and offers an online application. The application opens Aug. 1 for Fall 2027. Visit the umw.edu website for filing dates, including transfer admissions priority dates and opportunities for spring admission. Students are encouraged to file their application early.
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