University Mary Washington has an acceptance rate of around 70-80% every year. It offers UG as well as PG courses to the students seeking to study in the USA through its three faculties namely, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. UMW opens for admission during the fall, spring and summer sessions and accepts applications on a rolling and space-available basis. Aspirants can apply via the UMW Application or The Common Application whichever is suitable along with the payment of 50 USD as a processing fee.
One needs to gain an IELTS score of 6.5 and a TOEFL iBT score of 80 to demonstrate command of the English language. For UG admissions, an average SAT score of 500 is acceptable. A sound GMAT score and GPA of 3.5 or higher is compulsory for MBA admissions. All the necessary supporting documents have to be mailed to the Centre of International Education. Scholarships ranging between 1000 USD to 9000 USD can be availed by international students depending on their academic records.
Highlights
| Application Portal | Online |
| Application Fee(Non-Refundable) | 50 USD |
| Acceptance Rate | 70-80% |
| Average SAT score | Critical Reading; 500 Math- 500 or higher |
| Average ACT score | Composite Score of 22 or higher |
| Mode of Payment | EaglePay/Visa/ MasterCard/Discover |
| Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
| Intake season | Fall/Spring/Summer |
| Work Experience | Required for graduate programs |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships/Loans/Grants |
University Of Mary Washington Admission Deadlines
International students need to submit all the essential documentation before the deadlines of US universities, to be considered for admission. Applications sent after the completion of the deadline period will be subjected to acceptance depending on the available vacancy. Enlisted below are the deadlines for the admission season for undergraduate courses:
| Applications | Deadlines |
| Early Decision | November 1 |
| Early Action | November 15 |
| Regular decision | February 1 |
Note: The deadlines for graduate programs vary per course
University of Mary Washington International Students Admissions
The University accepts International students, provided they have met all the guidelines laid down by the university. The applicants should have the requisite secondary education in accordance with the curriculum provided by the college. They should have the minimum grade points equivalency, should have submitted all academic records, provided proof of financial support for one academic year and met the mentioned guidelines. Even though the admission process for domestic and international students is the same, however, there are some additional requirements for international applicants.
Application Portal: UMW Application or Common Application Form.
Application Fee: 50 USD
Admission Requirements: International applicants must have the following documents to be eligible for pursuing UMW courses-
- A complete application
- Personal essay along with the application
- Official high school and college transcripts
- Transcripts must be verified and attested by trusted authorities like the U.S Embassy or Notary public.
- Official transcripts can be translated and evaluated by trusted agencies like- World Educational Services Inc., Educational Credential Evaluators.
- One of the English language exams to study in the USA
- An English language requirement waiver if the native language is English.
- Proof of financial support stating that the applicant can pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses and that he can pay the enrollment deposit before being issued an I-20 by UMW.
- Affidavit of support( I-134)
- At least one letter of recommendation
Applicants should mail all the documents at the following address:
University of Mary Washington
Center for International Education
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 224
English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
The candidates whose native language is not English and have had a major amount of education in a non-English medium need to provide proof of their English proficiency through tests accepted by UMW. The minimum required scores by the University are:
Visa Process for International Students
International Students can apply for a US student VISA after the University issues an application letter. Post receiving the acceptance letter from the University, to apply for the VISA, candidates need to have a Certificate of Eligibility I-20 form which is usually issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Candidates have to submit the necessary documents following which the I-20 form will be released by the Centre for International Education (CEI). For International Applicants the following documents are required:
- Admission Security
- Request for an I-20 form
- Bank statements(as mentioned earlier)
- A copy of the Passport photo page
- Due dates: Mid-June(Fall term), Mid-October(Spring term)
To apply for VISA candidates have to fill the DS-160 form and then pay the VISA application fee. Following this, students can schedule an interview with the nearest U.S Embassy. Candidates have to submit the following documents before the U.S Embassy or Consulate:
- SEVIS form I-20
- Passport size photograph
- Proof of Financial support
- Passport
- Proof of English Efficiency
- UMW admission letter
- Student Visa application fee
- Receipt of SEVIS fee payment
- Receipt of DS-160 confirmation
University of Mary Washington Undergraduate Admissions
The University of Mary Washington provides over 80 major, minor and courses of study for the students. The applicants will have to submit the official college transcripts directly to the UMW. A solid SAT or ACT score along with a good academic record is required to get admission for UG courses at the University of Mary Washington.
Where to apply: The Common Application or the UMW application
Application fee- 50 USD
Admission Requirements: Applicants will have to submit the following documents at the time of admission-
- Completed application
- Guidance Counsellor`s recommendation
- Letter of recommendation
- Valid Passport
- Sufficient Fund
- ACT/SAT scores (SAT CEEB 5398, ACT 4414)
University of Mary Washington Graduate Admissions
The University of Mary Washington provides graduate programs like M.Ed for Professional Development, Masters in Business Administration, M.Ed with Initial Teacher Licensure, Masters of Science in Geospatial Analysis and graduate endorsement and certificate program. The University accepts admission on a rolling and space-available basis. Below are some of the mandatory requirements of the most popular graduate courses of UMW.
| Requirements | M.Ed for Professional Development |
M.Ed with Initial Teacher Licensure | MBA | MSc in Geospatial Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadlines |
Fall Session-April 15 Summer session- Feb 15 |
Fall session- July 1 Summer session- March 15 |
Fall session-July 1 Spring session- December 1 Summer session-April 15 |
Fall session- June 1 Spring session- November 15 |
| Application Mode | Online | Online | Online | Online |
| Bachelor's Degree | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Minimum Cumulative GPA required | 3.5 or higher (Undergraduate Course); 3.0 or higher (Graduate Course) | 3.0 or higher (Undergraduate Course); 3.0 or higher (Graduate Course) | 3.5 or higher (Undergraduate Course) | 3.0 or higher (Undergraduate Course); 3.0 or higher (Graduate Course) |
| GMAT/GRE scores | Not required | Not required | Required, but MBA applicants who have 5+ years of post-bachelors professional work experience are eligible for the GRE/GMAT waiver | Not required |
| Work Experience | Three years of experience as a professional educator required | Required | Required | Required |
| Professional CV | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Essay | Two essays required * | An essay discussing a current issue in education and how it relates to why you want to become a teacher | Not Required | An essay on personal goal statement explaining your intent to pursue and complete this degree program |
| Letter of Recommendation | 3 LORs Required | Not compulsory | Not Required | Two LORs required |
*The essays must be addressing -
- Discuss a current issue in educational leadership that you might face as an educational leader.
- A statement of purpose in which you discuss your current and future leadership goals. What contributions do you feel you can make to the program as a participant?
Once the application is accepted, candidates are notified through an acceptance letter. Following this, candidates need to apply for VISA, establish health/medical Insurance and make the necessary travel arrangements. They also need to apply for an I-20 form. The I-20 form is usually sent out via mail as per the applicants mentioned choice in the form. Candidates can also choose to personally pick up their form.
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