All new students enrolling in summer/fall 2023 will have a hybrid orientation program that includes online pre-orientation modules and an in-person orientation program.
To learn about the first-year orientation experience, including advising and course registration dates and information, visit the Overview webpage.
To learn more about how to register for orientation, visit the How to Register webpage.
Be sure to check your UNCW email for additional orientation information, regularly. Official university communication will always be sent to your UNCW email account.
Orientation registration will open at noon on February 28.
All first-year students must attend an in-person orientation on one of the following two-day sessions:
International Students please refer to the dates located on the International Student Orientation page.
May 18 Virtual Orientation
Orientation Registration & Refund Request Deadline: May 10
Module Completion Deadline: May 18
Attend Required Virtual Orientation Session (9 – 11 a.m.): May 18
June 1 Virtual Orientation
Orientation Registration & Refund Request Deadline: May 24
Module Completion Deadline: June 1
Attend Required Virtual Orientation Session (9 – 11 a.m.): June 1
June 28 Virtual Orientation
Orientation Registration & Refund Request Deadline: June 14
Module Completion Deadline: June 28
Attend Required Virtual Orientation Session (9 – 11 a.m.): June 28
August 17 Orientation
Orientation Registration & Refund Request Deadline: July 31
Module Completion Deadline: July 31
Attend Required Orientation Session: August 17
International Students please refer to the dates located on the International Student Orientation page.
**If you do not register for orientation by the posted deadline, you will not be able to begin courses in the summer/fall semester. No exceptions will be made after a deadline has passed. If you have any questions, please contact Admissions.
All international students must register for an orientation session by the deadline. No exceptions will be made after a deadline has passed. You'll receive reminders to your UNCW email consistently until you complete registration.
In addition to the university orientation, F-1 international students are required to complete an online immigration check-in session with the Office of International Students & Scholars. Students will receive more details from their international student advisor.