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Transfer Orientation Overview

Transfer Orientation

If you attended another post-secondary institution, served in the U.S. military for two years, or graduated from a Cooperative Innovative High School with an associate degree, Transfer Orientation is required.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: CLICK HERE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC ORIENTATION DETAILS.

About Transfer Orientation

Transfer Orientation is a required experience for all new transfer students. It includes both online modules and an in-person program designed to connect you with resources and support as you transition to UNCW.

The online modules cover important information about academic advising, class registration, and campus resources, and they must be completed before you can register for classes.

If you are admitted for spring, make note of the following dates and times:

  • Orientation registration opens online in the applicant status portal- October 15 at 10 a.m.
  • Class registration opens online in the student registration system- December 4 at 10 a.m.
  • In-person orientation occurs - January 9, 2026.
Be sure to scroll through each section below for more information.

  • Step 1: Register

    Register for Orientation

    Spring Transfer Orientation registration will open on October 15, 2025 at 10 a.m.

    To register, follow these instructions:

    • Log-in to your UNCW Applicant Portal
    • Find and select the item on your enrollment checklist that requires you to register for orientation.
    • Select the event you would like to attend and fill out the registration form. There is a section labeled “My Guest” (for in-person orientation only) where you can add guest information, if guests are attending with you. Please note there will be a separate payment activity added to your enrollment checklist for your guest fees.

    Once the registration form is completed and payment activity submitted, students and registered guests will receive a payment confirmation e-mail.

    Orientation Fees

    • Student Orientation Registration - $115
    • Guest Orientation Registration - $50

     

    Deadlines

    in-person orientation dates
    Session Date Registration Deadline Refund Request Deadline
    January 9 December 2 January 2

  • Complete Your Modules

    Online Orientation Modules

    Completion Deadline: December 4

    Before registering for classes, you will need to complete the online orientation modules in your enrollment checklist within the applicant status portal. These modules are designed to help you get familiar with academic requirements and campus resources, and you can work through them at your own pace. Plan to set aside about an hour to complete them.

    Students who have not finished the modules by December 4 will have a registration hold placed on their account and will not be able to register for classes until their modules are complete.

    U Got This! Violence Prevention

    Completion Deadline: January 12

    All students are required to complete the U Got This! Violence Prevention modules before the first day of classes. 

    U Got This! is an interactive, video-based program that engages students in conversations around sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and harassment. Students can access the U Got This! Violence Prevention modules on a computer or mobile device. their Orientation Task List after registering for orientation. U Got This! will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. 

    Contact care@uncw.edu to request an exemption from the program.

    Active Attacker

    Completion Deadline: January 12

    Students will receive an email from UNCW in early December to complete the required active attacker training module. The module includes a video and quiz, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

    More information about requesting an exemption will be included in the email notification.

     

  • Transfer Advising and Course Registration

    Spring Transfer course registration will open on December 4, 2025 at 10 a.m.

    Advising is an important part of your onboarding at UNCW. No matter what school or college your major belongs to, you should:

    • Keep an eye on your UNCW email and be ready to respond to outreach from your advisor.
    • Review the transfer equivalencies website.
    • Familiarize yourself with DegreeWorks in mySeaport and review your degree audit. Information on how to run a degree audit can be found HERE.
    • Get to know the requirements for your major. The academic course catalogue can be found HERE.
    • Familiarize yourself with the Starfish success network.
    Please note that the University will be closed for the winter break December 24 through January 5.

  • In-Person Orientation

    In-person orientation is a full-day experience that includes presentations on campus resources and support services, campus tours, and opportunities to meet other students. 

    For more information about the in-person orientation schedule, click here. 

    If you do not register for orientation by the posted deadline, you will not be able to begin courses. No exceptions will be made after a deadline has passed. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions.

    Be sure to check your UNCW email regularly for additional orientation information. Official university communication will always be sent to your UNCW email account. 

Accessibility Accommodations

Requests for accommodations can be submitted through your Orientation registration on the orientation registration site.

Accessibility Accommodations

Students who need reasonable accommodations during orientation can make a request to the Office of Transition Programs. Please make your request at least 7 days prior to your orientation date.

Dietary Restrictions

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available at each meal time. 

Additional dietary restrictions should be included in your Orientation registration.

Changes to Orientation Registration

All changes must be requested in writing by emailing transitions@uncw.edu.

Session Changes

Session changes are subject to availability. Please include your name, Student ID number (850#), and the date you'd like to change to. 

Adding and Removing Guests (in-person sessions only)

Guests can be added or removed from your registration until 7 days prior to your session date (see refund fee schedule above). 

On-site registration for guests is subject to space availability and is not guaranteed. A late registration fee will be added to any on-site registrations.

EMPLOYEE FEE WAIVER

UNCW employees should check with Human Resources about special benefits for faculty, staff, and their dependents prior to submitting an orientation reservation for you or your student.

UNCW faculty, staff, and their dependents may be eligible to have the orientation fee waived.

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REFUNDS

All refunds must be receiving in writing to the Transition Programs office at transitions@uncw.edu by the deadline noted in the Orientation Deadlines section. All refund requests must include:

  • Student's name
  • Student ID number (#850)
  • What your refund is for (i.e., canceling a guest, student no longer attending UNCW, etc.)
  • If you are canceling a guest, please include the guest's name

A refund will be issued to the credit/debit card used for the original payment within 10-12 days.

NO LONGER ATTENDING UNCW?

Students no longer planning on attending the university need to notify the Admissions Office to cancel their admission and can do so via their applicant status portal.

If students have on-campus housing, they will need to notify Housing and Residence Life in writing regarding their housing.

Register for Orientation

You will access Orientation Registration through your UNCW Applicant Portal.
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Contact Transition Programs

Transition Programs

Phone: 910.962.3089

transitions@uncw.edu

Fisher University Union, Rm 2017
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-5950

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Summer Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 7:30-11:00 a.m.