Letter from the Director

Welcome to the University of Mary Washington Office of Residence Life.  On behalf of the Office of Residence Life I would like to be one of the first to welcome you to the University and express our excitement that you have joined us this year in one of our various residential communities.  We in the Office of Residence Life strive to facilitate lifelong learning among our students in their quest to become responsible citizens.  It is our goal to create a supportive environment in which awareness, growth, leadership and service are fostered through intentional endeavors and meaningful interactions.  It is our hope that you will find that the residence halls at UMW are more than just a place to store your things and get a good nights rest, but a place where you feel at home, where you can discover yourself and the world around you, and where you can foster relationships that are life long.  With this we welcome you to the University of Mary Washington and the Office of Residence Life.  For your convenience the Office of Residence Life has created this manual that contains useful information about making the most of your residential experience.  We hope that you find this information helpful in building strong relationships with your roommate(s).  I would again like to welcome you to the University of Mary and wish you the best of luck during your first year.

Chris Porter
Director of Residence Life & Commuter Services