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Privacy Policy

World Missions College of the Greater Washington — Alexandria, Virginia  ·  Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Effective Date: September 15, 2026

World Missions College of the Greater Washington (“WMCGW,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of visitors to our website, prospective and current students, alumni, and other members of our community. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Information you provide directly, such as your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other details you submit through our admissions application, contact forms, tutoring or Christian Service request forms, event registrations, or email correspondence with our office.
  • Academic and financial information submitted as part of the admissions, enrollment, and billing process, including transcripts, test scores, financial aid or payment plan applications, and related supporting documents.
  • Automatically collected information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website, gathered through standard web server logs and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process applications for admission and enrollment;
  • Communicate with applicants, students, and community members about programs, registration, billing, and campus life;
  • Administer financial aid, billing, and payment plans;
  • Maintain academic and institutional records as required by WMCGW policy and applicable law;
  • Improve our website and respond to inquiries; and
  • Comply with legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements, including those of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

3. Student Education Records (FERPA)

WMCGW student educational records are considered confidential in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students have the right to inspect and review their educational records and to request correction of records they believe are inaccurate or misleading, by submitting a written request to the academic office. Members of the administration, faculty, or counseling staff may access student records only for educational, administrative, or statistical purposes. WMCGW will not release a student’s personally identifiable information to the public without the student’s written consent, except as otherwise permitted by law. Students who believe their FERPA rights have been violated may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use our site, and improve the browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of our website may not function properly without them.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

WMCGW does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who assist us with functions such as payment processing, IT hosting, or communications, and who are required to protect your information;
  • Government or accrediting agencies (such as SEVIS/USCIS for international students, or TRACS) where required by law or applicable regulation;
  • Collection agencies, solely with respect to outstanding financial obligations, as described in our Billing Policy; and
  • Other parties when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of WMCGW, our students, or others.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are intended for prospective and current college and graduate students and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may contact us at any time to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request a correction, or to ask that we stop contacting you for marketing purposes. We will respond to reasonable requests consistent with our recordkeeping and legal obligations.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including online library and research databases. WMCGW is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of our website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from WMCGW. This includes SMS messages for higher education, such as appointment reminders, alerts, and notifications related to admissions, enrollment, registration, billing, and campus life.

  • Messaging frequency may vary.
  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • To opt out at any time, text STOP.
  • For assistance, text HELP or visit our website at https://wmcgw.edu/.
  • Visit https://wmcgw.edu/privacy-policy/ for our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms of Service.

SMS Terms of Service. By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from WMCGW. This includes SMS messages for higher education. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at https://wmcgw.edu/privacy-policy/. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

World Missions College of the Greater Washington
1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, U.S.A.
Email: info@wmcgw.edu
Phone: (703) 202-3250 · (202) 430-5634
SMS / RingCentral: (703) 202-3249 / (703) 202-3250

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@wmcgw.edu or (703) 202-3250, World Missions College of the Greater Washington, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, U.S.A..