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Re-Enrolling Students

Undergraduate Admissions

If you previously attended UNCW as a degree-seeking student and have either graduated or been away for two or more consecutive semesters, you will apply as a re-enrolling student.

Who is a Re-Enrolling Student?

If you left the University of North Carolina Wilmington for one semester, AND your grade point average was above retention level when you left, then you do not need to submit a re-enrollment application. Students are on leave of absence if they do not attend the university for one semester and return the following semester, excluding summer sessions.

Students who graduated from UNCW need to submit a re-enrollment application if interested in taking additional undergraduate courses, regardless of time away.

If you previously attended UNCW as a visiting student and are now interested in completing an undergraduate degree through UNCW you will need to apply as a transfer student.

Application Process
Deadlines
After You're Admitted

Re-Enrolling Application Process

  1. Apply Online: You can apply online through the UNCW Application Portal.
  2. Pay Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable $80 application fee, unless you have previously graduated from UNCW with an Undergraduate degree. If you previously graduated with a Bachelor's degree from UNCW, your application fee will be waived. Qualifying students can request an application fee waiver using the Fee Waiver Request Form.
  3. Request Transcripts: Request official transcript(s) from all colleges and/or universities attended since you last attended UNCW. (You must have maintained a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on all work attempted at other institutions). You do not need to submit a transcript from UNCW.

All items can be submitted electronically to admissions@uncw.edu or mailed to:

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
601 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403 - 5904

Note: Re-enrolling students must complete the residency determination process before applying for re-enrollment.

Application Deadlines

  • Spring Semester: November 15
  • Summer Sessions: June 15
  • Fall Semester: July 15

Applicants must submit their application by the posted deadlines for their desired entry term.

Materials Deadlines

  • Spring Semester: December 1
  • Summer Sessions: June 15
  • Fall Semester: August 1

Applicants must submit all required materials by the posted deadlines for their desired any term. This includes any transcripts or academic plans and personal statements required for review by the Academic Reinstatement Committee (if applicable).

Registration for Returning Students

In order to register for classes, you must first meet with an academic advisor. Re-enrolling students do not attend orientation and should reach out to their academic advisor after receiving their admission decision for assistance with course planning and registration.

Students should contact the college or school of their intended major:

Please review your MySeaport portal for registration times and status as well as class schedule information.

Academic Reinstatement

If your cumulative GPA was below 2.0 when you last attended UNCW, or if you have attended another institution since leaving UNCW and your GPA during that time was below 2.0, your application for re-enrollment must be reviewed by the University Committee on Academic Reinstatement.
If this applies to you, the following materials must be submitted by the posted materials deadlines:

  1. Academic Personal Statement: A one-page statement explaining the factors that impacted your previous academic performance, the steps you have taken to improve your academic skills during your time away, and your plan to ensure academic success upon returning.
  2. Academic Plan: A detailed plan outlining the courses you intend to take immediately and in future semesters. To assist with this, you will receive a "What-If" degree audit and an academic plan template.
These documents should be uploaded via your application portal once requested. If the Committee denies your re-enrollment, you may reapply for Academic Reinstatement in a subsequent semester.

Three-Year Forgiveness Policy

Any degree-seeking undergraduate student who has not been enrolled at UNCW for three or more years may choose to take advantage of the Three-Year Forgiveness Policy. A student must be readmitted and then notify the University of their intention to take advantage of the Three-year Forgiveness policy by the last day of drop/add for the semester in which the student is readmitted. Three-year Forgiveness status, once applied, may not be changed, and will have the following academic consequences: 

  1. All original coursework attempted is visible on the academic transcript. 
  2. Any grade of C or higher earned prior to the granting of the Three-year Forgiveness policy will be included in earned credit hours. 
  3. Any grade of C- or lower earned prior to the granting of the Three-year Forgiveness policy will be excluded from earned credit hours. 
  4. A failing grade received as a result of a brokered private resolution or adjudicated academic dishonesty shall not be replaced if the course is repeated. A student may not appeal this outcome to any faculty or administrative level. 
  5. The student’s grade point average will be calculated only for those courses taken after the granting of the Three-year Forgiveness policy. 
  6. The student will retain all Course Repeat and Grade Replacement options. 
  7. The course withdrawal bank will reset to 16 credit hours. 
  8. The student will be ineligible for Degrees with Distinction. 
  9. This policy may only be applied once. 

If you have questions about the Three-Year Forgiveness Policy, please contact the Program Director for Returning & Transfer Student Pathways at ferrellat@uncw.edu.

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