March 28, 2024

UMW Orientation Welcomes First-Year Students

This week, the University of Mary Washington begins welcoming its newest Eagles during First-Year Student Orientation for the 2019-20 school year. The two-day session is the first of six scheduled throughout the month for nearly 1,000 incoming students, both freshmen and transfers.

Upcoming undergraduates will dine at the Top of the UC, tour residence halls, join spirit-building activities and learn about all the excitement their upcoming Mary Washington experience holds in store. Along with their parents and guardians, they’ll take part in information sessions and workshops designed to connect them to the campus community and put them on track toward a successful journey through college.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our newest Eagles and introduce them to the incredible resources and outstanding opportunities our campus has to offer,” said Coordinator for New Student Programs Britni Greenleaf. “We are so honored that they chose to become part of the University of Mary Washington family.”

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Faculty and Staff Volunteers Needed for Orientation

The Office of Student Activities & Engagement is looking for faculty and staff volunteers for Orientation. Every year, new students and guests comment on the helpfulness of our community during this time, such impressions have a profound impact on how new students see Mary Washington!

Plenty of dates and times remain to volunteer. We need your help! If this is your first time to volunteer, we offer an optional training session. Please visit our volunteer page on SignUp Genius!

Please direct questions to Alec Mallmann, amall3ax@umw.edu, or Crystal Rawls, crawls@umw.edu.

Thank you for your willingness to help!