Steps to Orientation

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.

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.

Become familiar with the WWC portals.
Here is a guide to accessing them

• Admissions Applicant Portal
• MyWWC
• WWC Gmail
• Financial Aid Portal

You must be logged into your Warren Wilson College Google account before you can access these forms – we recommend you use a computer and not a phone.

Before you begin, make sure that you have a digital/scanned copy of your Immunization History ready to upload.

Don’t delay! You may need to visit your doctor before this can be completed, and the Student Health Record is required before you can start classes. Please email pparker@warren-wilson.edu with any questions.

Complete your Student Health Record online.

The Office of Residence Life supports your on-campus living experience. Warren Wilson offers a variety of different living arrangements for new students, including some interesting themed communities within the residence halls. Learn more here about Housing and Residence Halls, including themed living opportunities.

Once you’re ready, complete the New Student Housing Application by logging into your Admissions Portal.

Residency Status

There are a few situations in which we allow new students to live off campus and commute to classes – these exemptions and policy details are available in the application linked above. Day Students do not have to pay Room & Board but are assessed a $500 fee per semester and billed per meal in campus dining facilities and/or may purchase flex dollars.To receive Day Student status approval you must complete the New Student Housing Application and follow the instructions to submit the Residential Status Change Form.

The New Student Advising Workbook will help your Pre-Major faculty Advisor (PMA) get to know more about who you are, including your motivations, background, and goals for your first year at the college. Completing this workbook is your first step in the Advising & Registration process.

First Year students are required to take a First Year Seminar (FYS) class in their first semester at WWC. The FYS course is a key component of Warren Wilson’s first-year experience and is a signature experiential learning seminar-style course to help support successful transition to college.

Note, If you are a transfer student you will not be taking a First Year Seminar. If you are a first-year student arriving with 24 or more credits (about 8 college classes), you may petition to opt out of taking a First Year Seminar Class. You will have to explore this option with your Pre-Major Advisor in your first advising meeting. 

Your New Student Advising Workbook will be shared with your Pre-Major Advisor prior to your advising meeting.

Start your Advising Workbook

We recommend completing this form on a computer rather than a smartphone!

At Warren Wilson College, we use placement tests to help determine the best level for you to begin your academic coursework. These tests are used to measure where you are right now. It’s important you take them seriously, but don’t feel pressure to study or prepare too much. Basically, we want a snapshot of where you are, so we know where you should start. These placement tests are hosted on our e-learning platform called Moodle. You will need to login to Moodle using your myWWC username (without the @warren-wilson.edu) and password.

Math Placement Exam

Do you plan to study Calculus at Warren Wilson College?  You might do this because you are planning to study Data Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or simply because Calculus is wonderful!  If so, you need to take the Math Placement Exam so that we know, and you know, which level you should begin with.

A Math Placement Exam is only required for registration for Mat 2410 Calculus I or Mat 2420 Calculus II.

LENGTH: Designed for 1 hour, however 2.5 hours are allowed. Must be completed in one sitting.

NOTE: Have pencil and paper on hand. Exam should be completed without a calculator.

TAKE TEST HERE

Chemistry Placement Exam

Do you plan to study science at Warren Wilson? This could include majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or Sustainable Agriculture. If so, you must take this test unless you are transferring in General Chemistry credit. 

LENGTH: 80 minutes long and must be completed in one sitting.

TAKE TEST HERE