Undergraduate Orientation

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. 

 

In-Person Orientation Date

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: 

• June 5-6
• June 7-8
• June 12-13
• June 14-15
• June 19-20
• June 21-22
• June 26-27

International Students please refer to the dates located on the International Student Orientation page. 

 

Deadlines

Students have the option to register for classes prior to in-person orientation by following the pre-orientation course registration deadlines listed below. Students not participating in pre-orientation course registration will register for classes on day 2 of their in-person orientation session.

**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.

 

Pre-Orientation Course Registration Deadlines

To be eligible to register for classes prior to your in-person orientation session, you must register for orientation and complete all modules by the following dates:

Orientation Registration & Refund Request: May 4
UNCW Module Completion: May 4
Pre-Orientation Course Registration: Based upon your module completion date
U Got This! Module Deadline: 24 hours prior to your in-person orientation date

Note: For pre-orientation course registration, your advisor will contact you if you meet these deadlines to inform you when you will register for courses. 

 

On-Site Class Registration Deadlines

To be eligible to register for classes at orientation (if you did not participate in pre-orientation course registration), you must register for orientation and complete all modules by the following dates:

Orientation Registration & Refund Request Deadline: May 31
Module Completion Deadline: June 5
Orientation Session & Class Registration: You will select a date when you register for orientation

 

Fees

The only required fee for orientation is the student fee. Family and guest attendance is optional; however, there is a fee to attend. To learn w hat the orientation fee covers, visit our FAQs webpage.

Student Fee: $190 
Student Overnight Fee: Included in Student Fee
Student Pre-Event Accommodations: $45

Guest Fee: $100 per guest
Guest Overnight Accommodations: $45 per guest
Guest Pre-Event Accommodations: $45 per guest

Pre-Event Accommodations for students and guests are only available the night before the orientation start date. 

All new transfer students enrolling at UNCW must participate in an orientation program. Transfer students enrolling in the summer/fall will complete orientation, advising, and course registration virtually and have the option to attend an in-person orientation event in August.

To learn about the transfer orientation experience, including advising and class 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 regularly for additional orientation information. Official university communication will always be sent to your UNCW email account. 

 

Deadlines 

Students must register for orientation and complete two sets of online modules prior to class registration.

 

Orientation Registration Deadlines 

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 

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. 

 

Fees 

The orientation fee is $100, which is separate from the $100 enrollment deposit. To learn what the orientation fee covers, visit our FAQs webpage.

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.

Dates, Deadlines & Fees

• In-person orientation date: August 18
• Deadline to register for orientation and request a refund: August 1
• Deadline to complete ALL online modules: August 14
• Fee: $100