What is pre-registration and when does it take place?

Pre-registration is the period of time in the semester during which currently enrolled students sign up for the next semester’s courses. In the case of Spring pre-registration, students may sign up for both summer sessions as well as the following Fall semester.
In the Fall students usually meet with their advisors soon after Fall vacation and pre-register during the first or second week of November. In the Spring students usually meet with their advisors after Spring vacation and pre-register in the last week of March or the first week of April.

What is pre-registration advising and why is it required?

UNCW requires that all students meet with their academic advisors before they can register for courses. Your academic advisor will give you a special PIN that will allow you to use SEANET to register. It is important to meet with your advisor even if you have met with someone else who helped you plan courses already. Each semester your assigned academic advisor will review with you your “Degree Audit”, a computer print-out showing what Basic Studies requirements you still have to complete before graduating. After you declare a major, your Degree Audit will also reflect your major requirements. Your advisor will answer your questions, discuss your progress in your current courses, and check the appropriateness of your plan for the following semester.

What happens after declaring a major?

Declarations require 2-3 weeks for processing. Check your degree audit for your new (major department) advisor.