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 4UNCW Module Completion:
May 4Pre-Orientation Course Registration:
Based upon your module completion dateU Got This! Module Deadline:
24 hours prior to your in-person orientation dateNote: 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 31Module Completion Deadline:
June 5Orientation 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 FeeStudent Pre-Event Accommodations:
$45Guest Fee:
$100 per guestGuest Overnight Accommodations:
$45 per guestGuest Pre-Event Accommodations:
$45 per guestPre-Event Accommodations for students and guests are only available the night before the orientation start date.