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Campus Visits

Admissions

The best way to get to know UNCW is to visit! Plan a trip to campus or explore virtually.

Visit UNCW's main campus to explore one of the most beautiful campuses in the South. Hear firsthand from a current Seahawk about unique academic opportunities and our tight-knit community. 

Please note that the information on this webpage primarily includes visit information for our undergraduate student population. Graduate students that may be interested in visiting campus can contact the Graduate Admissions office or view our self-guided tour information here.

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Campus Visit Options

First-Year Student Tour The Office of Admissions invites you and your family to visit UNCW's main campus to explore one of the most beautiful campuses in the South and first-hand from a current Seahawk about the unique academic opportunities and tight-knit community. Schedule your campus visit
Transfer Student Tour The Office of Admissions invites you and your guests to visit UNCW's main campus to explore one of the most beautiful campuses in the South and hear first-hand from a current Seahawk about the unique academic opportunities and tight-knit community UNCW offers. Transfer tours are offered on select Fridays at 12pm. Register for a Transfer Tour
Virtual Tour Until you can make it to Wilmington in person, we encourage you to check out our variety of virtual opportunities to learn about living, learning and applying to UNCW. Schedule an appointment with your admissions counselor and access a variety of resources about campus, the student experience, and the surrounding area of Wilmington. Explore UNCW Virtually
Self-Guided Campus Tour Looking to tour the UNCW main campus on your own? Download the self-guided campus tour map so you can navigate campus and learn more about each stop on the way. Please note that the UNCW Center for Marine Science is not open to the public. We encourage you to explore the Center for Marine Science through our virtual tour option. Self-Guided Tour Resources
School Group Tours The Office of Admissions is excited to welcome high school and transfer student groups to campus for an inside look into the application process and life as a Seahawk. Register School Group for a Visit
Launch Experience

Open House Visit Programs

The Office of Admissions hosts several visit programs throughout the year designed with you and your college search in mind.

Seahawk Saturday

REGISTER TODAY!

Who: Prospective First-Year and Transfer Students
When: September 30th

Seahawk Preview Day

Who: Admitted First-Year and Transfer Students
When: Spring 2024

 

Other Visit Opportunities

Honors College Information Sessions

On select afternoons/evenings in the fall and spring semester, the Honors College will host information sessions for interested students.

Visit the Honors College

Watson College of Education Preview Days

Who: Prospective Education Majors and Minors
When: September 16th 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Watson College of Education

Visit WATSON

Watson College of Education Information Sessions

Who: Prospective Education Majors and Minors

Email Dean Heath for a private visit. Visits include a short presentation, current student Q&A, and tour of the Watson College of Education. Schedule yours today! We encourage you to add this opportunity to your campus tour!

Discover Wilmington

In addition to visiting UNCW, we encourage you to explore the surrounding Wilmington area! Here are a few resources to get you started:

Suggested Accommodations

Below are area hotels that typically partner to offer discounted rates for special programs, and may offer discounts to visitors and tour guests as well. Please find a comprehensive list of hotels and lodging in Wilmington and our Island Beaches.

table of suggested accommodations
Baymont Inn & Suites
4926 Market Street
1.7 miles from campus
910.791.8850		 Best Western Plus
5345 Market Street
1.3 miles from campus
910.799.4292
Country Inn and Suites
4706 New Centre Drive
2.7 miles from campus
910.398.6470		 Courtyard by Marriott
151 Van Campen Boulevard
1.20 miles from campus
910.395.8224
Days Inn by Wyndham
5040 Market Street
1.6 miles from campus
910.338.9226		 Extended Stay America
4929 New Centre Drive
1.26 miles from campus
910.793.4508
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
307 Eastwood Road
2.00 miles from campus
910.791.8082		 Hampton Inn - University Area
124 Old Eastwood Road
1.77 miles from campus
910.791.9899
Hampton Inn Medical Park
2320 S 17th Street
4.8 miles from campus
910.796.8881		 Hilton Garden Inn
6745 Rock Spring Road
4.14 miles from campus
910.509.4046
Lumina at Wrightsville Beach
A Holiday Inn Resort
1706 N. Lumina Avenue
7.0 miles from campus
910.256.2231		 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
160 Van Campen Boulevard
1.19 miles from campus
910.392.3227
Holiday Inn Wilmington
5032 Market Street
2.5 miles from campus
910.392.1101		 Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire
6732 Swan Mill Road
3.2 miles from campus
910.791.7272
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 North Water Street
7.95 miles from campus
910.763.5900		 MainStay Suites
5229 Market Street
1.80 miles from campus
910.392.1741
Sleep Inn
5225 Market Street
1.80 miles from campus
910.313.6665		 TownPlace Suites by Marriott
305 Eastwood Road
1.90 miles from campus
910.332.3326
Quality Inn
5102 Dunlea Court
2.28 miles from campus
910.452.5660		 Wingate by Wyndham
5126 Market Street
1.99 miles from campus
910.395.7011

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Contact the Office of Admissions

UNCW Office of Admissions

Phone: (910) 962-3243
Fax: (910) 962-3038

admissions@uncw.edu


601 S. College Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-5950

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

Summer hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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