UNCW students enjoy a powerful and supportive academic experience that nurtures creative inquiry, stimulates critical thinking and welcomes thoughtful expression in a beautiful coastal setting.
One of 17 institutions in the UNC System, UNCW is a nationally recognized large public doctoral university with a private feel.
Get To Know UNCW
UNCW is a community within a community. High quality education, cutting-edge research, supportive environment, career opportunities, sports, arts, community involvement – we offer it all.
The Seahawk family values the voices of each individual member with their own histories, their own struggles, their own dreams. We find inspiration from those who came before us and those who sit beside us.
Higher Ed, Higher Impact
UNCW had an economic impact of $3.2 billion on the state of North Carolina in a single year, according to a 2024 report. Spending and investment by the university, its students, visitors and alumni reverberate through the region.
In 2023-24, UNCW launched its newest Strategic Plan: Soar Higher. Progress on each pillar, priority and objective reflects the initiatives, actions and successes of the entire Seahawk community.
UNCW is committed to uplifting our faculty, staff, students and community partners to support a thriving future for southeastern North Carolina, our surrounding region, the nation and the world.
The choices we Seahawks make in our daily lives affect the intricate interconnections between social, economic and ecological systems, and ensure the beauty and benefits of today’s world will be available for future generations.
