Students who have graduated from a four-year accredited college or university and wish to take undergraduate classes on-campus (or at one of our extension sites), but do not want to earn a second degree are classified as special undergraduates.
This application option is also available for students who need to take classes toward completion of teacher certification or licensure requirements on-campus (or at an extension site). Please note - If you would like to earn a second degree, you must apply as a transfer student.
Student must have graduated with a Bachelor's degree from a four-year regionally accredited institution in good academic standing.
Applicants must submit their application and all required materials by the posted deadline for their desired entry term. Admissions decision letters will be uploaded to your UNCW Applicant Portal.
Academic advising is not available for Special Undergraduate students. If the course you wish to enroll in has pre-requisites, it is the student's responsibility to work with the Department to obtain the necessary override to enroll in the course. Students working toward teacher certification or teacher licensure are encouraged to contact the Watson Academic Advising Center.
Upon admission to UNCW as a Special Undergraduate student, students may then register for classes by accessing SeaNet. For more information on class registration please visit the Office of the Registrar.
Transcripts of work completed at UNCW must be requested through the Office of the Registrar.
Please be aware enrollment as a visiting student from another institution in no way obligates the university to continue one's enrollment at UNCW at the expiration of the visiting period.
Students currently enrolled in another college or university, who intend to return to their home institution, may attend UNCW as visiting student in the fall, spring, or summer semester. A student may only attend as a visiting student for two consecutive semesters (not including summer sessions).
Requirements
To attend as a visiting student you must have:
How to Apply
Deadlines
Applicants must submit their application and all required materials by the posted deadline for their desired entry term. Admissions decision letters will be uploaded to your UNCW Applicant Portal.
Academic Advising & Course Registration
Academic advising is not available for Visiting students. If the course you wish to enroll in has prerequisites, it is the student's responsibility to work with the Department to obtain the necessary override to enroll in the course.
Upon admission to UNCW as a Visiting student, students may then register for classes by accessing SeaNet. For more information on class registration please visit the Office of the Registrar.
If you have questions about participating in the Horatio Alger Scholarship Program, please contact swain@uncw.edu. Please note the application fee is waived for students in the Horatio Alger Scholarship Program.
Transfer of Credit
The university does not assume responsibility in determining a student's course selection when such credits are to be transferred elsewhere. Students are encouraged to work with their home institution to ensure credits completed at UNCW are transferable.
Transcripts of work completed at UNCW must be requested through the Office of the Registrar to assure a record of academic work is sent to the home institution of the permission/visiting student.
