Welcome WAU Admitted Student!
Join a vibrant community at WAU, where students from over 40 countries come together to pursue academic excellence and personal growth. The steps below will guide you through the Application, Acceptance, and Pre Arrival:
Steps to Successful Enrollment
As an incoming student, you must complete each of the steps below.
If you’re an international student, a nursing student, or a rising scholar, you have additional steps to complete.
Meet Your Academic Advisor
Once you have created your WAU email account, please schedule an appointment with your academic program advisor. In order to schedule an appointment with the academic program advisor, please Click here the list of all the Advisors by Major
Complete Your Financial Aid Award (FAFSA)
Submit the FAFSA (school code: 002067) and any required documents for aid and scholarship.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 301-891-4005 or email to finaid@wau.edu to verify and complete the documents required to receive your Financial Offer Letter.
Meet with Financial Aid Team
Review your financial aid package with our team and understand your awards and next steps.
Set up your Tuition Payment Plan
Set up a payment plan that works for you or plan to pay on the first day of the semester, you may contact studentaccount@wau.edu or 301-891-4210
Pay Your $300 Commitment Fee
Pay your $300 commitment fee (non-refundable) to secure your spot at WAU.
Submit payment – Click Here
If you have any difficulties submitting payment, email enroll@wau.edu or call 301-891-4000.
Set-up Your WAU Account
Once you have paid your Commitment Fee, the Registrar’s Office will email you notification on how to set up your WAU email account.
For Fall students: you will receive notification from the Registrar’s Office after March 28 prior to your start term.
For Spring students: you will receive notification from the Registrar’s Office after October 21 prior to your start term.
Any questions on this after those dates, please contact records@wau.edu or 301.891.4119 or visit How to Setup my WAU Account
Get Registered for Classes
Once your account is set up, you’ll be able to register in our self service portal.
Reserve Your Room (If Living On Campus)
Pay a $500 residence hall deposit to reserve your space in a residence hall.
For International Students
If you’re an international student, you’ll also need to complete the steps below.
Submit Your 1-20 Paperwork
Submit your financial paperwork or for any questions regarding your I-20, email: internationaladmissions@wau.edu
Get Health Insurance
Pay Your Refundable Escrow
$2,000 is held by the University for any emergencies the student might face; balance refunded to student upon graduation. Pay this amount via PayPal before you register for classes. Please use the following PayPal link to pay the $2,000 plus $60 fee: