By, Lee Roy Johnson Eating cold pizza and instant roman is slowly becoming a thing of the past; when it comes down to eating and cooking in a Residence Hall. At UMW each residence hall outside of Russell has a full kitchen where students will be able to cook their meals. There are also small […]
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Getting Involved
By, Megan Brown An important part of living on campus, is getting involved. Living on campus gives students to engage more with the resources and opportunities that exist on the campus. Although, this year, getting involved on campus will look different, it is still vital to having a great college experience. To help your student […]
First-Year Mini Series – Common Questions
By Michelle Brooks, Cece Burkett, and John Hughey Allowed in Rooms Question: Can students bring TVs? Do they need to get service? Answer: Yes, students can bring TVs. We are seeing fewer and fewer students bringing TVs due to online streaming services, but they are allowed. Apogee is our internet and cable services provider. Once […]
First-Year Mini Series – Before They Leave Home
By Megan Brown There is less than two months to go until your student will start their journey at UMW. Moving away from home, especially during this time, can be stressful and some key things can be forgotten. So, to help keep everything in order, here are some important conversations and information to talk to […]
First-Year Mini Series – Meeting Your Roommate
By Mary Taylor So…your student is about to find out who their roommate is, now what? Whether your student was paired through the housing portal, found their “perfect match” on Facebook or Instagram, or will be rooming with their BFF from high school, it’s still important for them to engage in open conversations about several […]
First-Year Mini Series – Housing & Key Terms
By Cece Burkett & Lee Roy Johnson Congrats on becoming a UMW Eagle parent! Today’s post will discuss first-year housing as well as key terms you will hear during your student’s time at UMW. Housing First-year students will live in designated first-year residence halls determined by their First Year Seminar Course (FSEM). We call these […]
Graduating and Adult Tips
By Megan Brown This academic year has officially come to an end. Although it ended in a different way, and the world is a little different than we all expected, our seniors have officially finished their degrees at UMW. We are very excited to see all of our recent graduates and their families come October […]
Supporting your student through COVID-19
By Lee Roy Johnson The storm of COVID -19 was not one that we could predict. As a university, we strive to give our students the best education, but most importantly all the support that UMW has to offer. To keep up that standard, it’s our job to inform the students and their biggest support […]
Housing Selection – Processes
By Cece Burkett Housing Selection is an exciting process available to returning UMW students who would like to choose their on-campus housing for next year. This article will give an overview of the Housing Selection processes offered and several considerations for families as your student plans to choose their on-campus space. Roommate Groups Students can […]
Housing Selection – Ins and Outs of Choosing A Roommate
By John Hughey Around this time each year, we begin the rollout of Housing Selection for the next academic year. For our rising Sophomore students and students who transferred into UMW, this is the first time they will be able to have full control over their roommate group and the space they select. This additional […]