Student Handbook 2024-2025
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
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
University Procedures
- General Student Complaint Procedures
- Non-Academic Student Complaints
- Parental Notification
- Prohibiting and Responding to Reports of Discrimination and Harassment
- Student Conduct Procedures
Title IX
University Policies and Regulations
- Alcohol Policy
- Amnesty Policy
- Assistance Animals Policy
- Campus Free Speech
- Code of Conduct
- Demonstration/Expressive Activity by University Community Members Policy
- Dining Policy
- Drug Policy
- Fire Safety
- Hazing Prohibition Policy
- Intellectual Properties
- Network and Computer Use Policy
- Posting and Chalking Policy
- Residence Life Rules and Expectations
- 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 Policy
- Weapons and Projectiles
Financial Aid and Finance Information
- Authorized Payer
- Delegated Access for the Release of Information
- Paying Your Tuition Bill
- Payment Responsibility
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
About Us
- Download the 2023-24 Student Handbook: Part 1 (PDF) | Part 2 (PDF) | Part 3 (PDF)
- Download the 2022-23 Student Handbook (PDF)
- Download the 2021-22 Student Handbook (PDF)
- Download the 2020-21 Student Handbook (PDF)
- Download the 2019-20 Student Handbook (PDF)
- Download the 2018-19 Student Handbook (PDF)