Welcome, Future Marlins!
We are so excited that you have decided to become a VWU Marlin!
Your enrollment deposit secures your place in the class and lets us know that we need to start sending you additional information.
FISH ON!
It's official! You are now part of Coastal Virginia’s premier university of the liberal arts and sciences!
As you prepare for your journey at Virginia Wesleyan University, we'll be here to address your individual needs, connect you to valuable resources and opportunities, and help you cultivate an understanding of VWU's history and traditions.
Good luck and GO MARLINS!
Jason Seward, M.Ed. ’05
Associate Vice President for Campus Life and Operational Management
New Marlins starting in Spring 2025 should plan to join us on campus on Friday, January 24th.
Registration will be available in late Fall 2024.
For our newest Marlins starting in Fall 2025, save the date to join us on campus on Friday, June 20th, or Monday, June 23rd.
The second part of Marlin Nation Orientation: College 101 will begin on August 24th!
Registration will be available in mid-Spring 2025.
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As a student at Virginia Wesleyan you will often be required to use a username and password. When you were accepted at VWU you were assigned a student ID number. Your student ID number is your username. (If you've misplaced your student ID number, please contact the Office of Enrollment at 757.455.3208.) You will need to create a personal password. To do so, you'll first create a temporary, single use password and then use it to create your personal password. When you are ready to create your personal VWU password, please click here.
Being able to use the Beacon will be key to your success at Virginia Wesleyan. The Beacon is your home for accessing your Self-Service Financial Aid portal, being able to pay your bill, accessing your VWU email, accessing your Blackboard, and accessing WebAdvisor. You can get to My Beacon by visiting our website: www.vwu.edu and clicking the Menu button. The link will be in the Quicklinks section of the menu. Alternately, you can go directly to myBeacon using this link. Be sure to bookmark it for quick access.
You can access your Financial Aid Self Service Portal by going into My Beacon and clicking on the Financial Aid Self Service icon. It is important that you log into your portal to review and accept your financial aid. Do so using your username (student ID number) and personal password. (See above for instructions about your personal password.) If you have any issues accessing your portal please contact your enrollment counselor in the Center for Enrollment Services (757.455.3208).
Once you decide to be a Marlin and submit your enrollment deposit you will be assigned a VWU email address, which will be in the following format: first letter of your first name, first letter of your middle name, full last name. Once you are a deposited student it is important that you check your VWU email often. All correspondence from the University will be sent to this address! You can access your email account by going into My Beacon and clicking on the Gmail link. Your username is your entire email address: btmarlin@vwu.edu. Your password will be the one you created. Should you have questions about your password, see above "Navigate Creating Your VWU Password."
To pay your bill you can access the Bill Payment portal in My Beacon. You can pay your bill electronically 24/7 through the payment portal. When you click on the Bill Payment Icon you will be directed to a login page where you will be asked to enter your username (your student ID number) and your personal password. Should you have questions about your password, see above "Navigate Creating Your VWU Password". You can also pay with a check or cash in the Office of Finance Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Should you have questions about your bill or this process you can contact the Office of Finance at 757-455-3280.
We offer payment plans which allow you to pay your bill in monthly or quarterly installments. We recommend you set up your payment plan in July as the payment cycle for the Fall semester runs July-November and for the Spring December-April. Read more here.
You will note a charge on your bill for student health insurance. If you have insurance on your own or through a parent you will need to waive the VWU insurance. You can do that by completing an insurance waiver.
You will also be asked to complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) form from the Office of Finance.
Parking on campus requires registering your vehicle with Security in order to receive a VWU Parking Decal. Those who register vehicles on campus will be charged $150.00 to their Student Account. In order to register your vehicle be sure to do the following:
During the summer, you will receive an email (to your VWU email account) with information on how to access StarRez. StarRez is our online portal for the housing selection process. If you already know who you would like your roommate to be, you will need to list their name on your housing application. If you don't, that is okay! You will answer questions through the housing application that will help us match you with potential roommates. You and other students will be able to communicate through StarRez to decide if you are a match or not. You will be notified of your placement via your email and will be able to see room assignment and roommate information in the StarRez portal where you submitted your application.
Details regarding move-in will be forthcoming from Residence Life. If you are participating in a fall sport, please speak with your Coach about move in specifics. Don't know what to bring and what not to bring? See our recommended list. You will receive a detailed schedule for Orientation later this summer.
Head over to the Scribner University Store and get your Marlin Gear
T-SHIRT Under Armour
T-Shirt "Fear the Fish"
Rain Poncho with Hood
Full Zip Sweatshirt 'Snowball'
