Steps to Orientation
Congratulations again on your acceptance to Warren Wilson College. Your admission is a reflection of your hard work and shared values.
We’re excited to work with you on the next steps – you can find all the details below for securing your place in the class with a deposit as well as making sure you’re all set to receive need-based financial aid! Make your commitment as soon as possible to ensure the best onboarding experience!
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At a Glance
Click an item to jump down to detailed instructions. We strongly recommend completing all of the steps below on a computer. More items will be added as we progress toward Orientation, so bookmark this page and check back often!
First
- Ready to commit and start the enrollment process? Make your $300 enrollment deposit now
- Complete the FAFSA and (if applicable) verification process
- Set Up Your WWC Login Credentials and Email
As Soon as Possible
Financial Aid and Billing
All the Details
Newly Admitted?
If you’ve been accepted to Warren Wilson and are ready to commit, please pay your $300 enrollment deposit online as soon as possible. Your deposit is nonrefundable and will go straight to your first semester’s bill. Note that you will need to have or setup your WWC Admissions Portal login. Can’t get your login to work? Email us and we’ll be glad to help.
Once you’ve logged in, fill out the Offer of Admission Reply Form (if you haven’t already). After that, you will see a new item on your Application Status Page that says, “Enrollment Deposit – Submit Payment for $307.80 USD,” which is where you can pay online with a credit card. (The additional $7.80 is a 2.6% processing fee for credit card payments.)
You can also send a check in the mail made payable to: Warren Wilson College. Send it to:
Office of Admission
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000
Please put the student’s name on the memo section of the check. You’ll receive a confirmation email when we receive it.
Complete Your Financial Aid
Complete the FAFSA, and (if applicable) verification process and/or North Carolina residency determination. (Domestic students only – International students do not need to complete a FAFSA.)
- If you have not completed the FAFSA, you will only be eligible for merit-based scholarships. If you would like to apply for need-based aid, including federal, state, and institutional aid, then you must complete a FAFSA.
- If you are selected for FAFSA verification, you must complete that process before you receive a final financial aid offer. Note the verification process can can take weeks — don’t procrastinate!
- North Carolina residents must complete and be approved for NC residency on the state NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) website before being eligible for NC need-based aid and the Warren Wilson College NC Free Tuition program.
- If you’re accepting your students loans, you must complete all loan paperwork before funds can be disbursed.
For help, contact the Financial Aid Office (phone or text) (828) 771-2082 or email finaid@warren-wilson.edu.
Setup Your WWC Login Credentials and Email
Within 24 hours of your deposit, your WWC network and email accounts will be created. You’ll receive your username and a temporary password by email (different from your applicant portal login). Didn’t get it? Reach out to admit@warren-wilson.edu.
Note: If you deferred from a previous term, you may already have access.
To access your WWC email:
- Visit mail.warren-wilson.edu or open Gmail.
- Sign in using your full WWC email address (e.g., jdoe.f24@warren-wilson.edu) and your new permanent password.
- If you’re already signed into a personal Gmail account, sign out first—or add a new Chrome profile to manage multiple accounts.
Be sure to check your WWC email regularly—it’s how we’ll stay in touch!
Need help? Email us at admit@warren-wilson.edu.
Review All the Portals
Become familiar with the WWC portals.
Here is a guide to accessing them
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Complete FERPA for Warren Wilson in your MyWWC portal. If a student would like to give someone other than themselves permission to access their financial aid and student billing accounts, they must complete the FERPA. Complete this before the first day of regular class.