A few hours well spent on a college campus can tell you more about an institution than any other kind of experience. The University of Mary Washington offers several ways for students to visit our campus, and get to know our people and programs.
Events and Opportunities for High School and Transfer Students
Daily Information Sessions – The information sessions are held at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is followed by a campus tour designed for high school students and transfer undergraduate students.
Parking Information: Please park along College Avenue or the visitor parking along Double Drive inside the main gate.
Discovery Days - Events especially for high school and transfer students.
Shadow a Student - A day long visit especially for high school seniors. Visits are scheduled mid-September through mid-November and mid-January through mid-April but not during fall and spring breaks or during exam times.
Group Tours – School groups of no more than 50 students
Tips for a Great Visit before coming to UMW.
If you’d prefer to register for any event over the phone, call Admissions at 540/654-2000 or 800/468-5614. If you’d like to stop by, the Office of Admissions is located on the Fredericksburg campus in Lee Hall Room 301. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the office is closed and you would still like to visit campus, check out the Self Guided Walking Tour.
Directions to the Fredericksburg campus and campus map can be found here.

