To apply to the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) program, please follow the steps below. If you would like to schedule an individual pre-admission advising appointment, please call (540) 654-2050.
Determine Eligibility
First, determine if you are eligible for the BLS program. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us.
Apply for Admission
Submit the UMW application for admission and be sure to select Adult Degree Completion as your program of interest.
Readmits can read about readmission policies and can reapply via the instructions here.
Suggested application deadlines are:
March 1 | For summer admission |
May 1 | For fall admission |
November 1 | For spring admission |
Students can apply at any time; however, course options may be limited with late admission.
Send Transcripts
After submitting your application, request official transcripts from each institution you have attended. Electronic transcripts must be sent directly from your institution(s) to admit@umw.edu. Paper copies must be sent by your institution(s) and delivered, sealed, to:
University of Mary Washington
Office of Admissions, Lee Hall 301
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Additionally, any standardized test scores or official military and professional coursework transcripts should be considered for academic credit. This includes official AP, IB, and CLEP scores, and the Joint Services Transcript (JST). Service members and veterans can create an account and request their transcript at the JST website.
The university accepts only certain types of degrees from community colleges. For detailed information, students should contact the Office of the Registrar. More information can be found in Advantages of Earning an Associate Degree and General Education Requirements.