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Ready to become an Eagle?

You’re in the right place! This is where you can start—or finish—your application to the University of Mary Washington. Our UMW Application is free, easy to use, and all online.

🎓 First-Year or Transfer Student?

​​​​​​You have two choices:

• UMW Application (right here, no application fee!)

• Common Application

Pick one—you only need to apply once. If you’re using the UMW Application, just create an account or log in and get started.

📚 Graduate Student?

You’ll use the UMW Application too (it’s free!). Log in below using your email and password to continue your application or check your status.

🔍 Want to Check Your Status?

Log in here to track your application—no matter which application you used.
Applied through the Common App? Create a UMW login to view your status and updates like your admission decision.

📌 Important Notes

• The 2026 Transfer Application opens September 2, 2025.

• The Fall 2025 Transfer Application is still open.
  
  

💬 Have questions?

We look forward to receiving your application! The Office of Admissions will use your application status page to provide admissions decisions and other important enrollment information.

📞 540-654-2000
📧 admit@umw.edu