Steps to Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance to Warren Wilson College! Make your deposit and take your first steps to become an owl. New Students move in Thursday, August 20th.

Deposit Now

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

As Soon as Possible

All the Details

1

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.

4

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.

5

Review All the Portals

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

6

Complete the New Student Housing Application & Select your Meal Plan

The Office of Residence Life supports your on-campus living experience. Warren Wilson offers a variety of different living arrangements for new students. 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. The priority application deadline is July 1, 2026.

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 Food & Housing costs but are charged 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.

7

Complete Your New Student Pre-Advising Questionnaire

The New Student Pre-Advising Questionnaire 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 Questionnaire is your first step in the Advising & Course Registration process.

First-year students are required to take a First Year Seminar (FYS) class in their first semester at WWC. This Pre-Advising Questionnaire 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.

Complete your Pre-Advising Questionnaire

We recommend completing this form on a computer rather than your phone.

8

Register for a Virtual Group Advising Session

First-Year Students must attend a virtual Group Advising session before they meet with their Pre-Major Advisor. Group advising is optional for Transfer Students

Get ready for registration by joining Group Advising! In this virtual session, you’ll connect with fellow incoming students and learn to navigate the myWWC platform. Use this link to register for the earliest session available (note: you must be logged into your WWC email to sign up). After completing this session, you’ll be eligible to meet with your Pre-Major Advisor to finalize your schedule and register for Fall classes.

9

Complete your Student Health Record

You must be logged into your Warren Wilson College Google email account before you can access this form – 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 record ready to upload.

Don’t delay! You may need to visit your doctor before this can be completed. Your Student Health Record is required and must be on file before you can start classes.

Complete your Student Health & Immunizations Record

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 contact our Registered Nurse at Warren Wilson College, Pat Parker at pparker@warren-wilson.edu with any questions.

10

Complete Your Health Insurance Waiver

This form opens for students enrolling for Fall 2026 on June 7.

All students are required to have health insurance to attend college. 

Warren Wilson enrolls you in a UnitedHealthcare Student Resources plan and adds the charge of $2,076 to your bill. UHCSR health insurance provides coverage from 8/1/26 to 7/31/27. UHCSR is the insurance company and administrator (for managing benefits, claims, and communications).

If you already have health insurance through a parent or guardian, you must fill out the waiver to cancel enrollment and reverse the $2,076 charge for our student health insurance. 

  • Please note; If you are covered by Out-of-State Medicaid your healthcare costs will not be covered in North Carolina. 
  • If you have questions regarding what your current health insurance covers in North Carolina, please call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and inquire about coverage in North Carolina. If the coverage is Out-of-Network, ask what percentage of costs are covered for your particular healthcare needs, what is the annual deductible and the annual maximum out-of-pocket expense. 

To waive student health insurance:

  • Starting June 7, go to https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/school-page
  • Use your WWC email address
  • You will need your student ID number and date of birth to access the waiver form.
  • Your waiver must be completed in its entirety. You will be asked detailed information about your current coverage, so have the following available:
    • A copy of your current insurance ID card
    • Insurance company name, policy holder’s member ID and group number
    • The primary subscriber’s/policy holder’s name
  • You may not make changes or re-enter the waiver once it is submitted.
  • Waiving in the Fall will waive coverage for the entire year.
  • Make sure you receive email confirmation to your WWC email address from UHCSR 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 UHCSR account to complete the waiver process.
  • If you do not qualify for a waiver, please click Opt-In to Enroll in the mandatory plan. 

The deadline for waiving insurance is August 16. For more information, email StudentEngagement@warren-wilson.edu.
NOTE: All questions regarding issues with UHCSR portal and/or reasons for a waiver denial need to be directed to the UHCSR Customer Service line at 1-800-767-0700 or at customerservice@uhcsr.com.
NOTE: Completing the Health Insurance Waiver will reverse the charge for student health insurance.

11

Complete Your Work Crew Application

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.f26

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. 
  • Warren Wilson has already set you up with log in credentials – no need to sign up – just click on “Log-In” once you’ve accessed the Handshake page.
  • 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 1 – Fall Applications Open – Crew positions are open to Incoming Student applicants!

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

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

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

July 24 – Fall Applications Close – This is the final date by which Incoming Students can apply to crews.

August 2 – Confirmation of Work Offers – Deadline by which students need to confirm any Official Work Offers.

12

Pay Your First Semester Bill

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.)

13

Take Your Placement Tests (Optional)

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.

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 Test is only required for registration for Mat 2410 Calculus I.

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. 

A Chemistry Placement Test is only required for registration for CHM 1160 General Chemistry I with Lab or CHM 2170 General Chemistry II with Lab.

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

TAKE TEST HERE

14

Register for a Neuroinclusive Program (Optional)

WWC welcomes all kinds of minds and learning styles. In addition to our universal support for all students, we offer fee-based programs for added layers of support.  Learn more about additional support services here and register.

15

Complete the Pet Application

Want to bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friend with you to College?
Learn more about our pet policy
Apply to bring your pet

*This application is not for ESA or Service Animals.