Information for Parents & Families
Our parents and families are a vital part of the Washington College community, and we welcome your involvement. We encourage you to start here find answers to questions you may have, to learn more about what's happening on campus and other ways to support your student's College experience.
First Destinations
92% of Recent Grads Have Immediate Positive Career Outcomes
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Campus Improvements
Washington College Invests $20 Million in Campus Improvements
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New Culinary Partner
New Partnership for Campus Dining Services
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Presidential Communications
Follow President Sosulski's Latest Announcements
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Parent's Council
The Parents Council fosters the relationship between the parents of Washington College students and the institution through communication and events like Family Fall Weekend.
Alicia and Stuart Matthai P’25 reside in Baltimore with their son, John Hay, and black lab, Millie. Alicia owns Haymaker Promotions, a brand marketing company, and Stuart is with Oracle.
View the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar (PDF)
February
- February 25: Birthday Convocation
March
- March 11: Major Declarations due to Registrar's Office
- March 14-18: Spring Break (No Classes)
April
- April 6: Spring Advising Day (No Classes)
- 23: Birthday Ball
- 29-30: Spring Migration
May
- May 5: Last Day of Classes
- May 6: Reading Day (No Classes)
- May 9-13: Final Exams
- May 22: Commencement
June
- June 22, 23, 24: Flock Together (Advising Days for incoming students)
July
August
- Aug 22: New Student Move-In Day / Explore! experiences begin
- Aug 25: Goose Nation Gathers (New Student Orientation)
- Aug 28: New Student Convocation
- Aug 29: Undergraduate Classes Begin
September
- Sept 1: Fall Convocation
October
- Oct 13-14: Fall Break (No Classes)
November
- Nov 9: Fall Advising Day (No Classes)
- Nov 23-25: Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
December
- Dec 8: Last Day of Classes
- Dec 9: Reading Day (No Classes)
- Dec 12-16: Final Exams
- Dec 23: College offices close at 4:30 p.m. for semester break
How do I pay bills?
Washington College has several payment options to choose from.
How do I opt out of health insurance?
If you are using your own health insurance, you are required to complete a new waiver for each academic year you attend Washington College.
How do I choose or change my student's meal plan?
Contact Residential Life for more information about meal plans.
How can my student contact their advisor?
Faculty advisors are accessible by email or for appointments during office hours listed on their profile pages.
How can my student utilize the health center?
Health & Counseling Services provides care for full-time students during the regular academic year. Students need to call 410-778-7261 to schedule an appointment.
How can my student buy a parking pass?
All students must register their vehicles with Public Safety by completing an online form. Learn more.
What is FERPA?
FERPA is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Learn more.
Washington College has upgraded its security system. If you were granted access by your student to view grades, bills, financial aid, or tax information before June 2019, complete the following steps to continue that access.
- Browse to our account management portal.
- Enter the following information:
- Legal First Name
- Legal Last Name
- Date of Birth: the STUDENT’s date of birth, not yours
- Zip: YOUR ZIP code, not the student’s. If you live outside the US, enter 21620
- Colleague ID: This is your user ID minus the first letter
- Click SUBMIT
- Follow the prompts on screen to set up security questions and your password.
After setting up your access, you may view the student’s info any time as follows:
- Visit our portal and sign in with your username and the password you chose.
- When the “Person proxy” window appears, choose the student’s name (not your name)