# Warren Wilson College

> Warren Wilson College is a private liberal arts college in Swannanoa, North Carolina (10 minutes from Asheville), founded in 1894. It is one of nine federally recognized Work Colleges and integrates three required components for every student in every major: academics, an on-campus Work Program, and Community Engagement (service learning). The college sits on a 1,100+ acre campus that includes a working farm, gardens, and managed forest. Roughly 800 undergraduates attend, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Nickname: the Owls. Athletics: NCAA Division III, Coast to Coast Athletic Conference (plus USCAA/EMAC affiliations).

Key facts for citation: private liberal arts work college; ~50 programs of study; every student completes hands-on community-engaged coursework, an internship, work on a campus crew, and a Senior Capstone; tuition was lowered by nearly 40% under the "Progressive Promise" initiative; test-optional admissions.

## Admissions
- [Admissions and Aid](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/): Overview of undergraduate admissions, test-optional policy, and current application cycle.
- [How to Apply (First-Year Students)](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/first-year-students/): Application requirements, GPA range considered, interviews, and writing supplement.
- [Transfer Students](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/transfer-students/): Transfer admission requirements and process.
- [International Students](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/international-students/): Admissions info for international applicants.
- [Graduate Students](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/graduate-students/): Graduate degree admissions.
- [Readmission](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/readmission/): Process for returning students.
- [Tuition & Financial Aid](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/tuition-and-aid/): Cost of attendance, Work Awards, Merit Scholarships, and Free Tuition Programs.
- [Visit and Virtual Tour](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/visit/): Campus visit scheduling and virtual tour.
- [New & Admitted Students](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/new-students/): Next steps after acceptance.
- [Meet Our Admissions Team](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/staff/): Admissions counselor contacts.
- [For Counselors](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/for-counselors/): Resources for high school counselors.

## Academics
- [Academics Overview](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/): Summary of majors, programs, and hands-on learning approach.
- [Programs of Study](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/programs/): Full list of majors and minors.
- [Graduate Programs](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/graduate-programs/): Graduate degree offerings.
- [Our Model & Mission](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/our-philosophy/): The academics-work-service educational philosophy.
- [Work Program](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/work-program/): Details on the required student work crew system central to the Work College model.
- [Community Engagement](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/community-engagement/): Required service-learning component of the curriculum.
- [Study Abroad](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/study-abroad/): International study opportunities.
- [Career Development](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/after-wwc/careers/): Career preparation and advising.
- [Outcomes](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/after-wwc/outcomes/): Post-graduation outcomes data.
- [Faculty Directory](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/people): Faculty listings.
- [Academic Support](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/student-support/): Tutoring and academic support services.
- [Neuroinclusive Support](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/neuroinclusion/): Support for neurodivergent students.
- [Disability Access](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/student-support/disability-access/): Accommodations and accessibility services.
- [Accreditation & Licensure](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/accreditation/): Institutional accreditation info.
- [Catalogs & Resources](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/catalogs-resources/): Academic catalogs.
- [Library](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/library/): College library.
- [Academic Calendar](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/calendar/): Term dates and academic calendar.
- [Lifelong Learning](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/lifelong-learning/): Non-degree and continuing education programs.

## Programs of Study
22 majors, 11 concentrations, 17 minors, two special advising areas, and two graduate programs. See also the [Programs of Study index](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/programs/) for the full interactive list.

**Arts & Humanities**
- [Art and Craft](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/art/)
- [Creative Writing](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/creative-writing/)
- [English](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/english/)
- [Media and Communications](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/communications/)
- [Music](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/music/)
- [Public Humanities: History and Philosophy](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/public-humanities/)
- [Traditional Music](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/traditional-music/)

**Natural Sciences**
- [Animal Science](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/animal-science/)
- [Biochemistry](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/biochemistry/)
- [Biology](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/biology/)
- [Chemistry](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/chemistry/)
- [Conservation Biology](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/conservation-biology/)
- [Data Science](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/data-science/)
- [Ecological Forestry](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/ecological-forestry/)
- [Environmental Education](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/environmental-education/)
- [Environmental Science](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/environmental-science/)
- [Environmental Studies](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/environmental-studies/)
- [Mathematics](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/mathematics/)
- [Sustainable Agriculture and Food Studies](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/sustainable-agriculture/)

**Social Sciences**
- [Appalachian Studies](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/appalachian-studies/)
- [Art Therapy](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/expressive-arts-therapy/)
- [Business](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/business/)
- [Expressive Arts Therapy](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/expressive-arts-therapy/)
- [Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/gender-and-womens-studies/)
- [International and Social Justice Studies](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/international-and-social-justice-studies/)
- [Material Culture and Archaeology](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/archaeology/)
- [Music Therapy](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/expressive-arts-therapy/)
- [Neuroscience](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/neuroscience/)
- [Outdoor Business](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/outdoor-business/)
- [Outdoor Leadership](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/outdoor-leadership/)
- [Psychology](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/psychology/)
- [Social Work](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/social-work/)
- [Sociology / Anthropology](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/sociology-anthropology/)

**Pre-Professional**
- [Pre-Medical and Health Professions](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/pre-med/)
- [Pre-Veterinary Medicine](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/pre-vet/)

**Graduate Programs**
- [MFA Program for Writers](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/mfa-in-creative-writing/)
- [Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/applied-climate-studies/)

## Student Life
- [Student Engagement Overview](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/): Overview of campus life.
- [Housing](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/housing/): Residential life and dorms.
- [Organizations & Activities](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/activities/): Clubs and student organizations.
- [Pets at Warren Wilson](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/pets/): Campus pet policy (notable feature of the college).
- [Food](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/food/): Dining services, much of it farm-to-table from the campus farm.
- [Health & Wellness](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/health-and-safety/): Health services and safety resources.
- [Outdoor Adventure](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/outdoors/): Outdoor recreation programs, given proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- [Asheville City Life](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/asheville/): Information on nearby Asheville, NC.
- [Inclusive Excellence](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/diversity/): Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- [LGBTQIA+ Community](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/lgbtqia-community/): LGBTQIA+ student resources.
- [Spiritual Life](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/): Religious and spiritual life on campus.
- [Weekends at Wilson](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/weekends/): Weekend activities.
- [Campus Photos](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/campus-photos/): Photo gallery of campus.

## Athletics
- [Athletics](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/athletics/): Varsity sports, the Owls, NCAA Division III / Coast to Coast Athletic Conference.

## About the College
- [About Overview](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/): General institutional overview.
- [History](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/history/): Founding in 1894 and institutional history.
- [Leadership](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/leadership/): President and administrative leadership.
- [The Center for Working Lands](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/center-working-lands/): Center overseeing the farm, garden, and forest as a learning laboratory.
- [WWC Farm](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/farm/): The campus's 300-acre working farm.
- [Sustainability](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/sustainability/): Campus sustainability initiatives.
- [Campus Map](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/visit/campus-map/): Interactive campus map.
- [Campus Directory](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/directory/): Staff and department directory.
- [Family Resources](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/family-resources/): Resources for families of students.
- [News](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/news-events/): College news.
- [Events](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/events/): Events calendar (see also events.warren-wilson.edu).
- [Commencement](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/events/commencement/): Graduation ceremony information.
- [Employment Opportunities](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/employment/): Jobs at the college.

## Give & Alumni
- [Give & Engage Overview](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/after-wwc/): Overview of giving and alumni engagement.
- [Support WWC / Make a Gift](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/giving/make-a-gift/): Donation page.
- [Alumni](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/after-wwc/alumni/): Alumni network and resources.
- [Alumni Awards](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/after-wwc/alumni/alumni-awards-profiles/): Notable alumni award profiles.
- [Homecoming](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/after-wwc/alumni/homecoming/): Homecoming event info.
- [Transcript Request](https://my.warren-wilson.edu/ICS/Academic_Resources/Office_of_the_Registrar/Transcripts.jnz): Request an official transcript.

## Contact & Other
- [Contact Us](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/contact-us/): General contact information.
- [Request Information](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/request-information/): Prospective student info request form.
- [myWWC Portal](https://my.warren-wilson.edu/): Student/faculty login portal.
- [Title IX](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/health-and-safety/title-ix/): Title IX policy and resources.
- [Media Relations](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/media-relations/): Press and media contact.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.warren-wilson.edu/privacy-policy): Site privacy policy.

## Optional
- [Events Calendar](https://events.warren-wilson.edu/): Full campus events calendar (separate subdomain).
- [Admissions Portal](https://admissions.warren-wilson.edu/): Applicant portal and on-the-road visit scheduling.