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Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

As a new Seahawk, you’ll get all of the support you need to start from a solid perch and then take off, spreading your wings to explore the world around you.

Begin with a Solid Foundation

We help you chart your course, offering a variety of options and programs so you can make the most of your time with us. What you come away with are the knowledge and skills for a successful, productive and fulfilling life.

You’ll find there’s so much more than classroom lectures to stimulate your intellectual curiosity.

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Get Off to a Good Start

New experiences, new friends, new challenges. Your first two years on campus are an important time in your growth as a Seahawk. University Studies is that perch that provides the foundation for your college education journey. Where you go from there is up to you.

Dive in!
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Enhance Your Education

In the Honors College, we provide opportunities for you to enrich your studies with undergraduate research and creativity, service-learning, unique interdisciplinary courses, domestic and international travel and a community of citizen-scholars.

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Students standing on a mountain with a professor holding up seahawk signs with their hands Get Your Passport Ready We offer 1,000+ education abroad programs in 50+ countries. We are dedicated to making sure your journey to one of these locations fits your educational objectives, as well as personal goals to travel abroad. Begin Your Voyage
Student examines a container being cultured Explore the Unknown While classroom studies are required, research is an opportunity for you to explore new worlds, identify something that interests you and study it in depth. Along the way, you can make a significant contribution to the university’s scholarly productivity. Dig In
Student watches a broadcast and monitors the sound using a soundboard Apply Your Learning Whether it’s in a lab or on stage, you can gain hands-on experience in your field by engaging in research and creative discovery. Faculty-directed undergraduate research, internships and service opportunities challenge you to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world experience. Check It Out

Plan for the Future

It’s never too early to start thinking about life after graduation. The Career Center offers a four-year plan to help you make the most of your studies by becoming competitive, prepared and confident about your future after UNCW.
Chart Your Course

Seahawks, Check Out myUNCW!

Are you a current Seahawk? Visit myUNCW to find more information, quick links and resources for faculty, staff and students.
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Find a Mentor You can enhance your classroom experience greatly by working with a mentor, either on your academic studies or with career coaching. Check with the Learning Center or a specific program, like the Cameron Executive Network, to learn more. Get Support
Be a Mentor If you are excelling academically, think about helping your fellow students who may be struggling. The Learning Center, Honors College, University College, Transition Programs are just a few options available. Find out More
Take an Online Course Whether you want help prepping for graduate school exams or want to learn a new skill to enrich your education, we offer high-quality online learning opportunities focusing on non-credit professional development. Go Virtual
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