Student Handbook 2023-2024
Welcome to the site of UMW’s Student Handbook.
At the University of Mary Washington, education extends beyond the classroom. Our student-centered community encourages intellectual curiosity, fosters creativity, and promotes an inclusive environment that values diversity. As you immerse yourself in this dynamic academic setting, the Student Handbook will provide links to policies, procedures, and resources to support your academic success and personal well-being.
Within these pages, you will find essential information, including specifics on our ASPIRE values, Code of Conduct, Title IX regulations, and the Honor Code, as well as resources to help you make the most of your time at the University. From academic advising and financial aid to student organizations and community engagement opportunities, the Student Handbook provides you with the knowledge and tools to thrive.
All students at the University of Mary Washington are bound by the regulations linked within the Student Handbook. The University reserves the right to make changes at any time to the procedures and regulations contained within the handbook. Substantive changes during the year will be communicated to students via official UMW channels.
We look forward to witnessing your growth, achievements, and contributions to the UMW community.
Questions about the Student Handbook can be directed to the Dean of Students office at deanofstudents@umw.edu.
Student Academic Resource Centers
- Academic Services
- Center for Career and Professional Development
- Digital Knowledge Center
- Disability Resources
- Registrar
- Speaking and Writing Center
Academic Policies and Procedures
- Academic Catalog
- Academic Integrity and the Honor System
- FERPA
- Grade Appeals
- Honor Council
- Leave of Absence Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
University Procedures
- Discrimination Grievance Procedure for Resolving Allegations of Discrimination
- General Student Complaint Procedures
- Non-Academic Student Complaints
- Parental Notification
- The Student Conduct System
Title IX
University Policies and Regulations
- Alcohol Policy
- Assistance Animals
- Bias Policy
- Campus Free Speech
- Code of Conduct
- Demonstration/Expressive Activity by University Community Members
- Dining Policy
- Drug Policy
- Fire Safety
- Hazing
- Intellectual Properties
- Network and Computer Use
- Posting Flyers, Chalking, and the Spirit Rock
- Residence Life Rules and Expectations
- Safe Sammy Policy
- Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence Policy
- Smoking Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Use of the UMW Name, Seal, and Logo
- Weapons Policy
Financial Aid and Finance Information
- Authorized Payer
- Delegated Access for the Release of Information
- Paying Your Tuition Bill
- Payment Policy
University Housing
Resources for Students
- Campus Directory
- Campus Recreation
- Dean of Students Office
- Financial Aid
- Get Involved at UMW
- Gwen Hale Resource Center
- Living Off-Campus
- Living On-Campus
- Military, Veteran, and Prior-service Student Resources
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Parking Regulations and General Parking Information
- Police & Public Safety
- Police Services
- Reporting a concern about a UMW student
- Student Accounts
- Student Government
- Student Health Center
- Swipe Out Hunger Application
- Talley Center for Counseling Services