Questions?

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 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.

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 web@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 web@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

Taking place August 16th – 20th, Pre-Orientation Programs are your first opportunity to connect with other incoming students, Warren Wilson’s campus, and the amazing activities and culture Western North Carolina has to offer. As a participant, you will build long-lasting connections with fellow classmates, learn about the WWC campus and important resources, explore surrounding areas, and gain valuable skills through hands-on experiences.

Pre-O students arrive early to campus for an exciting 4 day experience! Check-in will take place on Saturday, August 16th (participants will receive more information about the specific check-in time once accepted into a program). Once checked in, students will move into their first-year housing assignments. Space is limited to 10-12 participants depending on the program. Meals and transportation during the programs are included! Partial scholarships are available via the application website.

Applications are open! Space is limited, apply now!

Application Information
Please visit the Pre-Orientation Programs website at www.wwcpreorientation.com for more information about our programs, what programs we’re offering this year, and the application process. A deposit of $50 will be due upon application submission. Priority acceptances to the programs will be sent out starting late May/early June.

Visit the New Student Programs page for more information about Pre-Orientation Programs and New Student & Family Orientation important dates.

Log in to your Financial Aid Portal to accept or decline your loan offer and complete any remaining steps. Your aid can’t be applied to your bill until you’ve responded to each loan offer.

All grants, scholarships, need-based aid, and work awards have already been accepted for you. Loans are optional—if you choose to accept them, be sure to complete Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note at www.studentaid.gov

Need help? Your portal has everything you need to finish up!

Send any documentation for outside scholarships that you have been offered to the Financial Aid Office.

Attn: Financial Aid Office
PO BOX 9000,  CPO 6342
Asheville, NC 28815-9000

Contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@warren-wilson.edu or call (828) 771-2082

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.

This form opens for students enrolling for Fall 2025 on June 7.

All students are required to have health insurance to attend college, and Warren Wilson enrolls you in a CIGNA plan and adds the charge of $2,101 to your bill. CIGNA health insurance provides coverage from 8/1/25 to 7/31/26. CIGNA is the insurance company, and Wellfleet is the plan administrator (for managing benefits, claims, and communications).

If you have health insurance already through a parent or guardian, you must fill out the waiver to cancel enrollment and reverse the $2,101 charge for our student health insurance.

• Starting June 7th, go to https://www.studentinsurance.com/Client/408
• Choose Waive and then Waive Online. Follow the instructions to create an account.
• Make sure to use your WWC email address, and you will need your WWC student ID number.
• Enter your insurance information (you will need to upload a picture of your insurance card).
• Waiving in the Fall will waive coverage for the entire year.
• It takes a few days for the insurance company to process the waiver. It’s a good idea to check back in and verify that the waiver has been processed.
• Make sure you receive email confirmation to your WWC email address from Wellfleet that your waiver was approved.
• If the charge is not removed from your Student Account within 5 business days then your waiver has not been approved. Log into your Wellfleet account to complete the waiver process.

We recommend completing the waiver by August 16 to allow for processing time. The charge will not be reversed after September 1. For more information, email StudentEngagement@warren-wilson.edu or call (828) 771-3800.

NOTE: All questions regarding issues with Wellfleet’s portal and/or reasons for a waiver denial need to be directed to Wellfleet’s Customer Service line at (877) 657-5030.

NOTE: Completing the Health Insurance Waiver (above) will reverse the charge for student health insurance.

In June, you will receive a billing packet in the mail that includes a statement for your first semester, along with useful instructions for ensuring your financial aid is applied, as well as payment plans and options. This same information will also be sent to you via email. Additionally, you can find more details about applying for payment plans, making payments, and due dates on the Accounting Resources page. Please note that this will be the only bill sent by mail, as it is college policy to send future bills to the student’s WWC email (see FERPA section).

(You can download a PDF of the billing packet, but it will not include your personal statement.)

Curious about what required documents you’re missing? You can view your checklist of documents on your Application Status Tab.

Here is the list of required documents:

• Final, official transcript showing proof of high school graduation
• Official AP scores
• IB scores
• Final, official college/university transcripts (if dual enrolled or a Transfer Student)

Paper documents can be sent to:

Office of Admissions
Warren Wilson College
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-900

Electronic documents can be emailed to admit@warren-wilson.edu or delivered via a secure transfer service.

Residence Life

Complete the Housing and Meal Plan Application

Living on campus is a central part of the Warren Wilson experience. Our Residence Life team—Area Coordinators (ACs) and Resident Assistants (RAs)—fosters a supportive, engaging, and inclusive community through programs and events that help you connect with others and make the most of campus life.

We offer a variety of housing options, including themed communities. Explore our residence halls and find your perfect fit here!

Your Roommate & Housing Assignment
You can choose your roommate or be matched based on your Housing Application survey. This survey considers your lifestyle and preferences, so be honest to ensure the best match.

Renter’s Insurance

We recommend renter’s insurance to protect your belongings. Some homeowners’ policies may cover students—check with your provider. The College is not responsible for personal property, as outlined in the housing contract.

Select a Meal Plan
The costs listed below include a standard double-occupancy room. Meal plans are required for residential students and subject to NC sales tax.

“Hoot Loot” is our flexible campus spending system for dining and coffee shop purchases. Details and meal plan selection are included in the housing application.

Want to bring your furry, feathered, or scaly companion to college? Warren Wilson College welcomes you and your pet!

Check out the links below for more information and to apply.

Learn about our pet policy
Apply to bring your pet

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.

Complete your Student Health Record online.

Medical Exemptions:

The form will ask you to provide approved documentation from a licensed physician.

Religious Exemptions:

The form displays a copy of the North Carolina Immunization Law, North Carolina General Statute 130A-157 for you to read and electronically sign.

Please email pparker@warren-wilson.edu with any questions.

Open Positions are posted on the Handshake platform, which can be accessed from the Student Employment Opportunities page of myWWC.

To access this information, log in to your myWWC account using your WWC login credentials without @warren-wilson.edu: Example username: wwilson.f25

You must set up your login before you can access crew opportunities.

Once you are logged in, scroll down to the “Browse Open Positions” section and click on the Handshake image.

• Here are the steps to help you log into Handshake and navigate to the page to explore available positions that interest you.
• Begin the online application process by selecting a job on Handshake and completing the external WPO application.
  • When asked, “Have you attended Warren Wilson College before?” select, “No. This will be my first semester at WWC.“
  • We recommend that you apply to at least three crews that interest you!
  • Crew supervisors will be in touch with you after you apply to schedule brief interviews (they will contact you at your WWC email address).

The Work Program Office will send official work offers to students’ WWC email addresses.

Here are important dates you should know:

June 1st – Fall Applications Open – Crew positions are open to Incoming Student applicants!

June 15th – Early Bird Application Deadline – Apply before this deadline to ensure the widest selection of open positions.

July 6th – Round One Applicant Review – Supervisors will begin reviewing applications and reach out to students who have applied by this deadline first.

July 20th – Round Two Applicant Review – Supervisors who still have open positions will reach out to applicants.

July 25th – Fall Applications Close – This is the final date by which Incoming Students can apply to crews.

August 1st – Confirmation of Work Offers – Deadline by which students need to confirm job offers.

All incoming students are required to register for New Student Orientation. The Warren Wilson community and the New Student Orientation team look forward to welcoming you to campus on Thursday, August 21. Family Orientation will take place in the afternoon of August 21st and the student-specific Orientation program begins on Friday morning.

To ensure the Check-In process runs smoothly, please see the information at the end of this survey about scheduled Check-In times based on LAST NAME.

Please fill out the questions in the New Student Orientation Registration Form so we can best prepare for your arrival on campus and welcome you to the Warren Wilson community. You must be logged into your student admissions portal to complete this form.

Should you have any questions or concerns about Orientation, please contact orientation@warren-wilson.edu or (828) 771-3800.

Visit the New Student Programs page for more information.

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. This workbook will prompt you to select your top 3 FYS choices. 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. Your First Year Seminar instructor will be your assigned PMA.

You can read the First-Year Seminar Course descriptions and faculty bios here

Note: Transfer students will not take a First Year Seminar. First-year students arriving with 24 or more credits (about 8 college classes) must submit FYS selections, but you may petition to opt out of taking a First Year Seminar Class. You will explore this option with your PMA during your first advising meeting.

Start your Advising Workbook

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

First-Year Students must attend a Group Advising session before they meet with their Pre-Major Advisor. This session is optional for Transfer Students
Group Advising Sessions are an important step toward registering for classes for the fall! This virtual session will allow you to be with other students, also joining in the fall, to learn how to register for classes and to find classes to help you thrive!

Please register for the earliest session you are able to attend using this link. After completing a group session, you will be able to meet with your assigned Pre-Major Advisor to further discuss your unique interests, select specific courses, and register for classes.

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 WWC username and password (refer to the instructions in the step above).

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 in the natural sciences at Warren Wilson? This could include majoring in Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or Sustainable Agriculture & Food Studies. 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