UNCW, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated

to the integration of teaching and mentoring

with research and service. We are consistently

recognized at a national level for academic

excellence and affordability. A public institution

with more than 15,000 students, the university is

focused on supporting and enhancing the

student-centered learning experience that

has been a hallmark since our founding in

1947. Here, you will enjoy a powerful academic

experience that stimulates creative inquiry,

critical thinking and thoughtful expression

in a beautiful campus setting.

“6th best public university in the South” – U.S.News & World Report

FacultyThe faculty culture emphasizes teaching and mentoring, incorporating research as an important component of the student learning experience. A full 86 percent of faculty members have earned a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field.

Residence Life uncw.edu/housingOn-campus housing for transfer students is limited and not guaranteed. Students interested in securing on-campus housing should apply early.

PERCHuncw.edu/perchPERCH provides resources for students to find off-campus housing and connect with other students living off campus.

Involvement Opportunities uncw.edu/studentorgsUNCW offers more than 260 student organizations, intramurals and a variety of other activities. Club sports include: crew, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, surfing, Ultimate Frisbee, wakeboarding, waterskiing and more.

Career Centeruncw.edu/careerThrough assessments, interviews and other experiential opportunities, students expand their knowledge of themselves and the world of work in a dynamic global community. Resources include one-on-one counseling, resume clinics, interview workshops, job and internship fairs and a database of more than 5 million U.S. employers.

Athletics: NCAA Division I uncw.edu/athletics

Baseball (M) Basketball (M & W) Cross Country (M & W) Golf (M & W) Soccer (M & W) Softball (W)

Swimming & Diving (M & W) Tennis (M & W) Track and Field (M & W) Volleyball (W) Beach Volleyball (W)

Fitness and RecreationUNCW offers a variety of wellness opportunities including a recreation center with cardiovascular conditioning machines, free weights and weight machines. It includes sports courts, an indoor track, pools, group exercise studios and a climbing wall. UNCW offers intramurals, sport clubs, recreation fields and adventure programs such as camping, surfing and kayaking. For more information visit uncw.edu/campusrec

Visit our campus...Visiting campus continues to be the best way to get to know any institution you are considering. Register for a daily tour and information session offered Monday-Friday and some Saturdays. uncw.edu/admissions/visit

Visit Day Programs

Seahawk Saturday- Fall Open House (for prospective students)

Seahawk Preview Day- Spring Open House (for accepted students)

Transfer to Teal Tours (select Fridays at 1 p.m., for prospective transfer students) Oct. 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11 (for military-affiliated students), 18 Jan. 27 Feb. 3, 10, 24 March 17, 24 April 7, 21

Virtual Touruncw.edu/virtualtour

“4th best college for veterans among public universities in the South” – U.S.News & World Report

Expenses 2016-17 In-State Out-of-State

Tuition $4,356 $18,324 Fees $2,596 $2,596 Housing $6,490 $6,490 Meals $3,570 $3,570 Books/Supplies $1,104 $1,104 Transportation $1,740 $1,740 Loan Orig Fee $64 $64 Miscellaneous $1,586 $1,586 Health Insurance $1,608 $1,608 Total $23,114 $37,082*estimated cost

Note: The above figures are estimates and are subject to change. Total cost of attendance is calculated to help students anticipate their costs and to determine eligibility for financial aid. Some students will spend more than the typical amounts, others less, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances. Eligibility for financial aid is based not on individual preferences and spending habits, but instead on standard budget allowances.

Financial Aid, Loans and Scholarships Applying for Aid

To receive financial aid, all eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is available as of Oct. 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov for students to complete for the new academic year. You must re-apply each year you are in school.

UNCW has a priority filing date of Jan.1. The earlier you apply, the greater your chances for receiving grant dollars, if you are eligible. UNCW’s school code is 002984.

LoansFor more information on loans and other types of aid, visit uncw.edu/finaid/types.html.

UNCW Scholarships

The UNCW scholarship process includes a number of awarding entities throughout the university, including the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, academic departments, the alumni association and others. Some awarding entities use the scholarship application located on the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website: uncw.edu/finaid. You must be a newly admitted or current student to access the scholarship application.

Tuition Cost Per Credit uncw.edu/studentaccounts/tuition_fees.html(These rates apply to part-time students, students in the Online Accelerated RN-to-BSN Program and students pursuing classes through distance education.)

Residency for Tuition Purposesuncw.edu/admissions/Residency.html Residency situations are different for each family and we encourage all applicants to review our website. In addition, applicants may wish to visit the UNC system’s residency website, which includes a link to the North Carolina State Residence Classification Manual: northcarolina.edu/?q=legal-affairs/state-residence.

Active duty service members, military veterans and their dependents may qualify for the in-state tuition benefit. For more information, please visit uncw.edu/admissions/MIResidency.html.

An education well worth the cost.

Active Duty and Veteran Service Membersuncw.edu/militaryMilitary applicants who have served at least two years must submit an official Joint Services transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force transcript for consideration of credit. General and departmental elective credit will be awarded (as applicable) with submission of transcript(s). Basic Training will fulfill the university’s physical education requirement.

Former UNCW Studentsuncw.edu/reg Students who left in good academic standing and who have been away from UNCW for at least two consecutive semesters (excluding summer) and wish to return to the university can apply as a re-enrolling student through the Office of the Registrar.

Main Campus Transfer uncw.edu/admissions/transfer.htmlMain campus transfer students are students who have graduated from high school (or obtained a GED) and attended, or are currently enrolled in, a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution and wish to earn a bachelor’s degree at our main campus location in Wilmington, NC.

Extension Transferuncw.edu/onslow Extension transfer students are students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree in one of our degree programs at the UNCW Onslow Extension Site in Jacksonville, NC. Please note that only certain degree programs are available through the Onslow Extension Site.

Online Accelerated Program onlinedegree.uncw.eduStudents who already possess an associate’s degree in nursing, as well as their RN licensure, and wish to earn their bachelor’s degree in nursing online can apply through our online accelerated program.

Non-degree Seeking uncw.edu/admissions/nondegree.htmlStudents who wish to take courses at UNCW as visiting students in the fall or spring terms and then return to their home institution, or students who already possess a bachelor’s degree and wish to take courses as a special undergraduate can apply through one of our non-degree seeking student types. Students who wish to obtain a second bachelor’s degree must apply as a transfer student.

What kind of transfer student are you?

Want to know what life is like at UNCW? Read on! UNCW Current Students Blog uncwcurrentstudents.tumblr.comGain a firsthand account of the UNCW student experience.

Veteran Students Blogvaworkassist.tumblr.comLearn why UNCW is one of the most military-friendly institutions in the country.

Admission Counselor Blog uncwadmissioncounselors.tumblr.comLearn more about our admissions process, UNCW and the Wilmington community.

Please visit the Transfer Credit Equivalencies website to see how your coursework may transfer. UNCW will accept a maximum of 93 semester hours of credit from a four-year institution and 64 semester hours of credit from a two-year institution. Credit earned at another institution with a grade of a “C” or better is accepted by the university if the coursework is comparable to courses at UNCW. Please note grades below a “C” (including a “C-”) are not transferable but are included in the GPA calculation.

For more information on Transfer of Credit, AP, IB, CLEP or Dantes Subject Standardized tests, visit uncw.edu/admissions/TransferCredit.html.

Transfer of Credit

College-Level Requirements All applicants must have:

A cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale on all transferable work attempted from all institutions attended

24 hours of college-level coursework; 12 hours must be complete at the time of application, the other 12 can be in progress

Of the 24 credit hours of transferable college-level coursework: At least 6 hours of college-level English At least 3 hours of college-level mathematics

Eligibility to return to the last institution attended

Note: Grades below a "C," including ''C-" are not transferable but are included in the GPA calculation.

High School RequirementsAll applicants must have done one of the following:

Graduated from an accredited high school

Obtained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Received an Adult High School diploma

If under the age of 21, applicants must have met Minimum Course Requirements in high school unless they have already completed 24 hours of college-level coursework.

Note: All applicants must submit an official high school transcript, GED or Adult High School diploma unless they have already earned a bachelor's degree.

High School Minimum Course Requirements Four (4) Course Units of English Emphasizing grammar, composition and literature.

Four (4) Course Units of Mathematics Including algebra I, geometry, algebra II and a fourth mathematics course for which algebra II was the prerequisite. This may include pre-calculus, advanced functions and modeling, discrete math, college algebra, AP- or IB-level calculus, statistics, etc..

Three (3) Course Units of Science Including at least one course unit of a physical or chemical science (chemistry, physics, physical science, etc.) and one course unit of a life or biological science (biology, oceanography, anatomy and physiology, etc). At least one course unit must contain a laboratory portion.

Two (2) Course Units of Social Studies Including at least one course unit of United States history.

Two (2) Course Units of the Same Foreign Language Two consecutive units of the same foreign language. American Sign Language (ASL) fulfills the foreign language requirement in North Carolina.

Admission Requirements

45% of our incoming students are transfer students

Main Campus Transfer Enrollment (Fall 2016 approximate) Total ...........................................................1,600 Male ............................................................47%Female ........................................................53%Minority .....................................................19%

Transfer AveragesGPA ..............................................................3.14Credit Hrs. ......................................................44

Total Enrollment

15,740Undergraduate

13,914Graduate

1,82662% 38%

87%

In-State and Out-of-State Students

13%

Student to Faculty Ratio 17:1

45% of our incoming students are transfer students

uCreate your personal web portal and receive periodic mailings, register for a campus tour and apply:

sealevel.uncw.eduSummer/Fall Entry March 1Notification occurs within 4-6 weeks after application and all transcripts are received. Spring Entry October 15Admission for the spring semester is limited. The Office of Admissions will accept and process applications for the spring semester based on course availability. Notification occurs within 2-3 weeks after the deadline.

Applying

Application ChecklistComplete the application for admission through the appropriate web portal and submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

❏ Application fee – $75 (non-refundable)

❏ Essay

❏ Official final high school transcripts/ adult high school transcripts/GED

❏ Official college transcripts from all institutions attended

❏ North Carolina residency questions, if claiming N.C. residency

❏ AP, IB or CLEP test scores (if applicable)

❏ Official military transcripts (if applicable)

Submit transcripts to:UNCW Office of Admissions 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-5904 or email to: uncwtransfer@uncw.edu or fax to: 910.962.3038

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Areas of Interest

Area Name Website

Athletics uncwsports.com

Campus Activities uncw.edu/activities and Involvement Center (CAIC)

Career Center uncw.edu/career

Disability Services uncw.edu/disability

Diversity and Inclusion uncw.edu/diversity

Financial Aid and Scholarships uncw.edu/finaid

Honors College uncw.edu/honors

Housing and Residence Life uncw.edu/housing

Military Benefits uncw.edu/finaid/military.html

Net Price Calculator uncw.edu/finaid

Off-campus Housing offcampushousing.uncw.edu

Orientation uncw.edu/orientation

Parking uncw.edu/parking

PERCH (Non-traditional student resources) uncw.edu/perch

Registrar uncw.edu/registrar

Residency uncw.edu/admissions/Residency.html

Student Accounts uncw.edu/studentaccounts

Student Health uncw.edu/healthservices

University College uncw.edu/uc

University Studies (Gen. Ed. Curriculum) uncw.edu/universitystudies/students/transfers.html uncw.edu/uc/advising/unistudies.html

World Languages and Cultures uncw.edu/fll

Transfer Admission ContactsApplicant by Last Name Counselor Phone Email uncw.edu/transferadmissions

A-E Tammy Bleier 910.962.7127 bleiert@uncw.edu

F-L Micah Jarrett 910.962.2550 jarrettma@uncw.edu

M-R Tom Tascone 910.962.7038 tasconet@uncw.edu

S-Z Jessica Horne 910.962.4096 hornej@uncw.edu

Onslow Extension Site uncw.edu/onslow uncwext@uncw.edu

Coastal Carolina CC Location Karla Blanton 910.346.8246 blantonk@uncw.edu

MCB Camp Lejeune Location Patty Martinez 910.451.5266 martinezp@uncw.edu

RN to BSN - Online Accelerated Progam Kelley Griffin 910.962.7324 griffink@uncw.edu onlinedegree.uncw.edu

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MajorsCollege of Arts and Sciences uncw.edu/cas Anthropology* Art*Art History* Biology* Chemistry* Communication Studies Computer Science* Creative Writing* Criminal JusticeCriminology* English* Environmental Sciences*Environmental Studies* Film Studies French* Geography* Geology* Geosciences German Studies* History* Information Technology* International Studies* Marine Biology Mathematics* Music* Music EducationMusic Performance Oceanography* Philosophy & Religion* Physics* Political Science* Psychology* Sociology* Spanish* Statistics* Studio Art* Theatre* College of Health & Human Services uncw.edu/chhs

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences Athletic Training Exercise Science Parks & RecreationPhysical Education Public Health Studies Recreation, Sport Leadership & Tourism Management* Recreation Therapy*

School of Nursing Professional Nursing RN to BSN (online accelerated program)Clinical Research

School of Social Work Social Work

Cameron School of Business uncw.edu/csbAccountancy Economics* (BA/BS) Entrepreneurship & Business Development Finance General Business Human Resource ManagementInformation Technology Information SystemsInternational Business Management & Leadership Marketing Professional Selling Marketing Strategy Operations Management Watson College of Education uncw.edu/edEducation of Young Children Elementary Education Middle Grades Education Secondary Education Anthropology Biology Chemistry English French Geology Geosciences History Mathematics Music Physical Education Political Science Science Sociology Spanish Special Subjects Special Education__________________________

Additional MinorsAfricana StudiesAmerican Studies Applied Behavior Analysis Asian StudiesBrazil and Portuguese Studies Campaign Management Choral Music Classical StudiesCommunity HealthDigital Arts

Educational StudiesEnglish as a Second Language Entrepreneurship & InnovationEnvironmental StudiesEuropean StudiesForensic ScienceGeospatial Technologies GermanGerontologyHealthInternational AffairsInternational Studies JapaneseJazz Studies JournalismLatin American Studies Leadership StudiesMiddle East & Islamic Studies Middle East StudiesNative American StudiesNeuroscienceNonprofit Mgt. & Leadership PoetryPhysical OceanographyPostcolonial StudiesPublic Administration Russian StudiesScience, Humanities & Society Security StudiesSustainabilityWomen's & Gender Studies __________________________

Pre-Professional Programs uncw.edu/preprofessionalPre-Dentistry Pre-Law* Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Note: These are not official majors. Students can, however, meet prerequirements for admission to these professional schools as undergraduates in any UNCW major.

Onslow Extension Site uncw.edu/onslow Business Administration Clinical Research (online) Criminology Elementary Education (online) Elementary Education Teacher Licensure (online) Social Work__________________________

Graduate School uncw.edu/gradschoolD.N.P. Doctor of Nursing Practice Ed.D. Educational Leadership Ph.D. Marine BiologyPh.D. PsychologyM.S.A.C. Accountancy M.S. BiologyM.B.A. Business Administration - International & Professional M.S. Chemistry M.S. Clinical Research & Product Development M.S. Coastal and Ocean Policy M.S. Computer Science & Information Systems M.A. Conflict Management & Resolution M.F.A. Creative Writing M.A.T. Education – Specialization Options M.Ed. Education – Specialization Options M.A. English M.S. Environmental Studies M.F.A. FilmmakingM.S. Geoscience M.S. Gerontology M.A. History M.S. Instructional Technology M.A. Liberal Studies M.S. Marine Biology M.S. Marine Science M.S. Mathematics M.S.N. Nursing M.A. Psychology M.P.A. Public Administration M.S.A. School Administration M.S.W. Social Work M.A. Sociology & Criminology M.A. Spanish *Major and Minor offerings

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