Steps to Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance to Warren Wilson College! Make your deposit and take your first steps to become an owl.

Your Onboarding Checklist

Once you’ve made your $300 enrollment deposit, complete all of the steps below. We recommend using a computer. Click an item to jump down to detailed instructions. More items will be added as we progress toward Orientation, so bookmark this page and check back often!

Priority Tasks

All the Details

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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 $308.32 USD,” which is where you can pay online with a credit card. (The additional $8.32 is a 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.

2

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.

Change your temporary password and set up your account recovery information

  • Visit myaccount.microsoft.com and sign in with your full WWC email address (e.g., jdoe.f26@warren-wilson.edu) and temporary password.
  • When prompted, set up a verification method (such as the Microsoft Authenticator app or a phone number). This protects your account and allows you to recover access if you’re ever locked out.
  • Once your verification method is set, click the “Change password” on the left-hand rail to replace your temporary password with one you will be able to remember. This password will work for both your WWC Google, Microsoft and the myWWC internal portal accounts. The password must be a Minimum of 12 characters long and have 3 of 4 of the following:
    • Uppercase Letter
    • Lowercase Letter
    • Number
    • Special Character (@,-,!,etc)

Additionally, passwords containing common words like password or your username will not be accepted.

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!

To access my.warren-wilson.edu:

Use the link above and sign in with your WWC username only – not your full email address. For example, enter jdoe.f26, not jdoe.f26@warren-wilson.edu. Your password is the same one you just created. 

Need help? Email us at admit@warren-wilson.edu.

    3

    Complete the FAFSA

    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.

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    Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

    If a student would like to give someone other than themselves access to their student records and/or financial aid and student billing accounts, complete FERPA for Warren Wilson in your MyWWC portal.