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Non-Degree Seeking

Students who have graduated from a four-year accredited college or university and wish to take undergraduate classes on-campus (or at one of our extension sites), but do not want to earn a second degree are classified as special undergraduates.

This application option is also available for students who need to take classes toward completion of teacher certification or licensure requirements on-campus (or at an extension site). Please note - If you would like to earn a second degree, you must apply as a transfer student.

Requirements

Student must have graduated with a Bachelor's degree from a four-year regionally accredited institution in good academic standing.

How to Apply

  • You can apply online through the UNCW Applicant Portal.
  • Pay the non-Refundable $80 Application Fee.
  • Submit an official transcript from the degree awarding institution.

Deadlines

  • Spring - November 15
  • Summer - June 15
  • Fall - July 15

Applicants must submit their application and all required materials by the posted deadline for their desired entry term. Admissions decision letters will be uploaded to your UNCW Applicant Portal.

Academic Advising & Course Registration

Academic advising is not available for Special Undergraduate students. If the course you wish to enroll in has pre-requisites, it is the student's responsibility to work with the Department to obtain the necessary override to enroll in the course. Students working toward teacher certification or teacher licensure are encouraged to contact the Watson Academic Advising Center.

Upon admission to UNCW as a Special Undergraduate student, students may then register for classes by accessing SeaNet. For more information on class registration please visit the Office of the Registrar.

Transfer of Credit

Transcripts of work completed at UNCW must be requested through the Office of the Registrar.

Please be aware enrollment as a visiting student from another institution in no way obligates the university to continue one's enrollment at UNCW at the expiration of the visiting period.

Students currently enrolled in another college or university, who intend to return to their home institution, may attend UNCW as visiting student in the fall, spring, or summer semester. A student may only attend as a visiting student for two consecutive semesters (not including summer sessions).

Requirements

To attend as a visiting student you must have:

  • Completed at least 24 hours of transferable college credit at your current institution
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

 How to Apply

  • You can apply online through the UNCW Application.
  • Pay the non-refundable $80 Application Fee
  • Submit official transcripts from the current or most recent institution you have attended

Deadlines

  • Spring - November 15
  • Summer - June 15
  • Fall - July 15

Applicants must submit their application and all required materials by the posted deadline for their desired entry term. Admissions decision letters will be uploaded to your UNCW Applicant Portal.

Academic Advising & Course Registration

Academic advising is not available for Visiting students. If the course you wish to enroll in has prerequisites, it is the student's responsibility to work with the Department to obtain the necessary override to enroll in the course.

Upon admission to UNCW as a Visiting student, students may then register for classes by accessing SeaNet. For more information on class registration please visit the Office of the Registrar.

If you have questions about participating in the Horatio Alger Scholarship Program, please contact swain@uncw.edu. Please note the application fee is waived for students in the Horatio Alger Scholarship Program.

Transfer of Credit

The university does not assume responsibility in determining a student's course selection when such credits are to be transferred elsewhere. Students are encouraged to work with their home institution to ensure credits completed at UNCW are transferable.

Transcripts of work completed at UNCW must be requested through the Office of the Registrar to assure a record of academic work is sent to the home institution of the permission/visiting student.

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