uncw office of
international programs
We are located in:
118 Friday Annex
Our mailing address is:
Office of International Programs
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403-5965
You may also contact us by:
Phone: 910-962-3685
Fax: 910-962-4053
E-mail: studyabroad@uncw.edu
Applying to UNCW
Thank you for your interest in wanting to attend the University of North Carolina Wilmington as an exchange student!
To attend UNCW as an exchange student, you must attend one of our partner institutions or come through the NC / Western Japan Consortium, UNCEP or ISEP (External Links). If you plan to come through UNCEP or ISEP, please follow their application instructions.
- Exchange Application General Information
- Application Procedures
- Other Pre-Arrival Dates & Activities
Exchange Application General Information
Subject Availability:
Before you apply, read UNCW subject availability to determine if UNCW is an appropriate location for you to attend on exchange.
Application Deadlines
Semester |
Time Period |
Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | August 21 - December 11, 2013 (tentative) | March 1st, 2013 |
| Spring 2014 | January 8 - May 7, 2014 (tentative) | October 1st, 2013 |
Estimated Costs Per Semester
Item |
Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Housing Application Fee | $105 |
| On-Campus Housing | $2900 |
| On-Campus Meal Plan | $1555 |
| Student ID | $20 |
| Mailbox | $11 |
| Health Insurance | $550 (plans range from $400-$750+) |
| Books & Supplies | $300 (varies by person) |
| Miscellaneous | $1000 (varies by person) |
| Total | $6441 |
UNCW Exchange Program Fact Sheet
UNCW Fact Sheet (PDF)
Application Procedures
To Nominate Students:
To nominate student, the home university study abroad adviser e-mails UNCW Coordinator of International Student Services, Amy Mabery, the following information:
- Student name
- E-mail address
- *Field of study
- Number of semesters at UNCW (1 or 2):
(*Please be specific - "Broadcast Journalism" rather than "Arts and Sciences", or "Health Education" rather than "Education." This helps UNCW identify if our university is an appropriate exchange location for your student's needs.)
Once student is nominated, the student will receive an e-mail requesting the 4 supporting documents.
Once supporting documents are received, the student will receive the access code needed for the UNCW exchange student online application.
Part 1: Supporting Documents
Nominated students (or their study abroad advisers) should submit the following supporting documents via e-mail to to Amy Mabery, UNCW Coordinator of International Student Services. If necessary, documents can be sent via regular mail.
- Digital photo showing student's head & shoulders - The photo should be cropped to only include the head and shoulders of
the applicant. The photo does not need to be professional (can be a
cropped Facebook photo, etc) and will be used for interdepartmental
identification purposes.
- Transcript (in English) and a list courses you are currently taking - A copy of your transcript will be given to UNCW professors to show
that you have met the prerequisites of the courses you request. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- English proficiency test score (if from a non-English speaking country):
- TOEFL score: minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based exam, 197 on the computer-based exam, or 525 on the paper-based exam or institutional TOEFL.
- IELTS score: 6.0 on the academic module
- Alternatives accepted if English is the primary language of instruction: We can accept alternatives to the TOEFL or IELTS test scores for students whose primary language of instruction is English at the university level (all classes except language classes must be taught in English). Please contact Amy Mabery if you have any questions about acceptable alternatives for your university.
- Proof of Financial Support -
Federal regulations require that students demonstrate proof of financial
support to cover living expenses. Exchange students must show that they
can cover the estimated expenses of $6441 per semester. Consult the fee schedule (PDF) for more information. Proof of financial support can be any of the following:
- A copy of your bank account summary showing access to the required funds
- A letter of support from a sponsor and a copy of the sponsor's bank account summary showing access to the required funds
- A letter from your bank (or your sponsor's bank) stating that the required funds are available
- A letter of funding support from your home university or your government
- All financial documents items must be dated and less than 6 months old. Copies/Scans/Faxes are acceptable, but original documents must be brought with you to your visa interview.
Part 2: Online forms
- SeaLevel Application
Once students have submitted all required supporting documents, students will be sent a link and password for the UNCW Exchange Student Online application.
- UNCW Exchange Student Pre-Registration Assistance (Electronic Form) -
UNCW Students begin registering for courses in late March/October and some courses fill up quickly. You may have difficulty getting into full classes if you wait until you arrive to register for courses. We try to minimize that problem by pre-registering you for courses that you request.
Looking up UNCW courses
To find course information for the upcoming semester (Fall 2013), go to SeaNet, select "Detailed Class Schedule", then choose the upcoming term (Fall 2013). Choose the subject you are searching for in the “Subject:” box. Then scroll to the bottom of the screen and click ‘Class Search.’ To complete the Pre-Registration form, you will be required to use your unique login and password that will be sent to you by Amy Mabery. You will be able login and update your pre-registration requests until March 25th.
Acceptance packets for Fall 2013 will be mailed starting March 15th.
Once you have been officially admitted to the university, we will send you a letter of admission, immigration document (form DS-2019) and further instructions on registering for housing, meal plans, etc. We look forward to assisting you; if you have questions, please e-mail Amy Mabery.
UNCW Exchange Student Pre-Arrival Dates & Activities
Please consult the UNCW Exchange Student Pre-Arrival Procedures for dates & activities you should complete before you arrive at UNCW.
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