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

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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.

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.

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)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.