Next Steps
From admitted students events to choosing classes, there's a lot to keep up to date with. This page has it all in one place (so does your Next Steps Folder, hang onto that for all four booklets!).
Claim Your Self Service Account
We hope you will be joining us as one of the newest members of Goose Nation, but in the meantime, let's start things off by claiming your temporary Self-Service Account. By now, you should have received an email from the Office of Information and Technology with instructions on how to claim your temporary Self-Service Account. You will also receive paper copies in the mail.
Your temporary Self-Service Account will allow you access to view:
- Your financial aid award
- Information about what may be missing for us to complete your file
If you have not received either an email or a letter, please contact: wc_inquiries@washcoll.edu. The email will contain your College issued ID number. You’ll need this to set up your account. We’ve provided space in the hard copy booklet for you to write them down as a reference.
Step One: Explore Washington College
As an admitted student to WC, you have so much to look forward to! From exclusive events (trivia, anyone?) to daily visits, to our video library, there is a world of opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of Washington College.
Daily Visits
Whether you are planning your first or fifth visit, Washington College believes that you can never visit too much. Each visit—virtual or in person—allows you the opportunity to take away new experiences and connections.
Attend an Admitted Students Event
From faculty meet-and-greets to alumni panels, WC offers an array of opportunities for you to envision yourself as a member of Goose Nation and to connect with your fellow admitted students. One of our favorite events of the year is Admitted Students Day, our spring open house exclusively for admitted students! We’ll make sure you receive an invitation to each of our special events, but you can also access our upcoming events at washcoll.edu/admittedevents.
Use Your Resources
We’ve put them all in one place for you! washcoll.edu/admitted is your hub for staying up to date on upcoming events, next steps, and important dates. If you have questions during your next steps as an admitted student reach out to your admissions counselor!
Step Two: Pay your Deposit and Enroll
Ok, you’re admitted, you have a temporary Self-Service Account, you’ve set your sights on WC, and now it is time to officially enroll!
The first step is to pay your enrollment ($700) deposit. This will allow you to access your student email account, sign up for Orientation Explore!, and complete all of the necessary paperwork.
There are three ways to pay:
- Call 410-778-7700. We can take your credit card over the phone.
- Mail a check in the amount of $700 to:
- Pay online at: enrollment.washcoll.edu/status
You will also complete your “Commit to Enroll” form at enrollment.washcoll.edu/status. This is the Admissions Student Portal. You will use the same credentials to login here that you used to apply to Washington College.
Having trouble logging in? Email wc_inquiries@washcoll.edu for assistance.
Please note: You are considered “enrolled” the following day (24 hours) after payment is received.
Hooray, you are officially a member of Goose Nation!
Step Three: Check your Account Access
Now that you are enrolled, be on the lookout for an email from the Office of Information and Technology containing your permanent Washington College credentials. These credentials will be used to access many secure online services associated with WC, such as your WC email, Canvas, and Self Service using Single Sign-On (SSO). This email will also have instructions for claiming your WC Account, in case you have not done so already. If you claimed your temporary account using the instructions under Claim Your Self Service Account, the information from your temporary account will automatically transfer over to your WC Account and you do not need to reclaim your account.
To ensure that you do not miss out on any important information, you will want to check your account access by logging into your Washington College email.
If you run into any trouble using your SSO please contact Washington College’s Help Desk at helpdesk@washcoll.edu or 410-778-7777.
We recognize that your chosen name may differ from your legal name. If you have a name that you would prefer us to associate with your SSO and use on class rosters, please share it with us through the Chosen Name and Pronoun(s) Form.
The Chosen Name and Pronoun(s) Form is optional to complete. If your chosen name differs from your legal name we invite you to complete the form, however the form is not required to complete your enrollment to Washington College.