Eligible students nominated directly by UNCW partner universities
are permitted to attend UNCW for one or two semesters to gain credit
at their home university. Permission to attend UNCW with the Visiting
International Program does not constitute admission to UNCW.
Students from non-partner universities can request permission
to attend UNCW for one or two semesters to gain credit at their
home university. Permission to attend UNCW with the Visiting
International Program does not constitute admission to UNCW.
Students who have recently graduated from secondary education
can request permission to attend UNCW for one or two semesters.
Permission to attend UNCW with the Visiting International Program
does not constitute admission to UNCW. Students must be minimum of age 18 upon start of program.
To nominate students, the UNCW partner university study abroad advisor completes UNCW Nomination Form. Official UNCW partners will be emailed the link to this form. If approved, the student will receive a link to the application.
The International Student Interest Form is for students from non-partner universities.
Students will follow the application link and upload the required documents. Once admitted, students will receive Pre-Arrival Steps and their acceptance packets will be mailed to the partner university.
To find course information for your visiting semester, go to:
The UNCW Office of International Students & Scholars registers you for classes, but we cannot guarantee that students will be registered for their top choices. Registration begins in late March/October and courses fill quickly.
Item
|
Study Abroad Costs
|
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Tuition & Fees** | $11,492.72 (12+ credits) **2023-24 rates |
Housing Application Fee | $105 |
On-Campus Housing | $4,043 - $4,808 (University Suites, Seahawk Crossing/Landing/Village) |
Food (either on-campus dining or preparing your own) | $2,100-$2,600 **2023-24 rates |
Student ID | $20 |
Mailbox | $11 |
Health Insurance (either UNCW insurance or option to waive) | $1,352.08 **2023-24 rates |
TOTAL (Study Abroad) | $19,123.80 - $20,389 (range) |
TOTAL (Exchange - Tuition/Fees waived) | $7,631.08 - $8,897.08 (range) |
Visiting International students are guaranteed on-campus housing if they apply prior to the deadline. They can choose between the following on-campus housing options: University Suites, Seahawk Landing, Seahawk Crossing, or Seahawk Village (dependent upon availability).
Visiting international students are required to attend the International Student Orientation.
Please review the Admitted Next Steps website for international students
Fall 2024 |
J-1 Visa (Exchange) |
F-1 Visa (Study Abroad) |
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Earliest Arrival Date for Visa | July 22, 2024 | July 22, 2024 |
On-Campus Housing Opens | August 14, 2024 | August 14, 2024 |
Required Orientation | August 16-17, 2024 | August 16-17, 2024 |
Start of Classes | August 21, 2024 | August 21, 2024 |
Last Day of Final Exams | December 12, 2024 | December 12, 2024 |
On-Campus Housing Closes | December 13, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
Latest Departure Date for Visa | January 11, 2025 | February 10, 2025 |
Spring 2025 |
J-1 Visa (Exchange) |
F-1 Visa (Study Abroad) |
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Earliest Arrival Date for Visa | December 14, 2024 | December 14, 2024 |
On-Campus Housing Opens | January 7, 2025 | January 7, 2025 |
Required Orientation | January 9-10, 2025 | January 9-10, 2025 |
Start of Classes | January 13, 2025 | January 13, 2025 |
Last Day of Final Exams | May 8, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
On-Campus Housing Closes | May 9, 2025 | May 9, 2025 |
Latest Departure Date for Visa | June 7, 2025 | July 7, 2025 |