Resources for Parents

We know that you have lots of questions as your son or daughter begins to research their colleges of interest. At the University of Mary Washington, we strive to provide both you and your child with relevant information to assist you in making your college choice. Listed below are some common areas of interest, which we have gathered together on one page for your convenience. If you have additional questions, please contact the UMW Office of Admissions at 800/468-5614 or admit@umw.edu.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information

• Apply to UMW 
• Entering Class Profile
• Financial aid information
• Admissions staff contact information
• College fair schedule

Living at UMW

• Campus Security
• Computer recommendations and services
• Dining Services
• Living in Fredericksburg
• Student Life
• EagleOne
• Residence Halls/Roommates
• Health Center
• UMW Athletics

Transportation

Airports:

• Richmond International Airport
• Dulles International Airport
• Reagan National Airport

Bus Stations:

• Fredericksburg Greyhound Station
  1400 Jefferson Davis Highway
  Fredericksburg, VA  22401
• Greyhound Package Express: 540/373-2103
• Customer Service: 540/371-0384
• Greyhound Charter: 800/454-2487

Fredericksburg Regional Transit – how your student can get around town on “The Fred”

Train Stations

• Virginia Railway Express
• AMTRAK

Resources

• Request publications and materials
• Visit UMW and Campus tours
• Meet the Faculty