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After You're Admitted

Transfer Students

Congratulations on your recent admission to UNCW! We are excited to welcome you as a new transfer student. We want to ensure that you have a smooth transition to UNCW. Below you will find helpful information to assist you through your next steps.

Next Steps for Transfer Students

Required Next Steps
Other Next Steps
Change of Plans?

Access your UNCW Applicant Portal to review your enrollment checklist and upcoming deadlines. Your UNCW ID, email, and login information can also be found in your UNCW Applicant Portal. Our team is here to help! If you have any questions about your next steps, please contact your transfer counselor.

Review your Degree Audit: 

  • Your degree audit is your official transfer credit evaluation and provides information on completed and outstanding requirements necessary to complete your degree at UNCW.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses, be sure to submit your final transcript after your semester ends. Current courses will be removed from your Degree Audit if a final transcript is not received.
Submit your $100 enrollment deposit by the deadline for your desired term:
  • Your enrollment deposit will be applied directly to your student billing account and serves as your official acceptance of UNCW's offer of admission. 
  • Enrollment deposits are deferred automatically for active-duty or Veteran service members. If you are a Phi Theta Kappa student or have documented financial need, you may qualify for an enrollment deposit deferral. Please contact admissions@uncw.edu for more information.
  • The enrollment deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Register for Transfer Orientation:
  • All new transfer students are required to complete transfer orientation prior to meeting with an academic advisor and registering for classes. Students cannot register for orientation until their enrollment deposit is received.
    • Orientation registration for main campus transfer students for Summer/Fall 2025 will open in late February 2025.
  • Distance Education (Extension) and Online Accelerated Program students should register for the online orientation.
  • Before attending your transfer orientation you are required to submit your Health and Immunization Records to the Student Health Office
Set up Two Factor Authentication Stay informed through the UNCW MySeaport Portal
  • Within MySeaport, students can access their UNCW e-mail, calendar, and read about campus news and events. If you have trouble logging in or using the tools in mySeaport, contact the Technology Assistance Center (TAC). Remember to check your UNCW email often as that is how other offices will contact you.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

  • Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required to be considered for federal, state, and institutional grants, federal work study, and federal loans.

  • Complete the University Scholarship Application by the priority deadline of March 1 (if entering in the summer or fall terms). Students must be admitted in order to access the University Scholarship Application.

On-Campus Housing

  • On-campus housing is optional and limited for new transfer students. Students are encouraged to apply early for on-campus housing if interested. The Housing application for Fall 2025 will be available in late January 2025 for students who have submitted their enrollment deposit. For the most up-to-date information on applying for on-campus housing, please visit the Housing website for transfer applicants. 

Off-Campus Housing

  • If you plan to live off-campus, UNCW has a dedicated team in the Office of the Dean of Students to help you navigate the process of locating suitable off-campus housing for students. The Off-Campus Student Services team provides services, resources, and support for UNCW students living off campus.

Parking

  • Students should register for classes before registering for a parking permit. Course registration takes place as part of new student orientation, so we encourage students to register for an early orientation session when possible. More information can be found on the Parking website. 

Find Community

  • Explore opportunities for getting involved through the UNCW Campus Activities & Involvement Center (CAIC). CAIC is the student gateway to entertainment, involvement, and leadership on campus and provides opportunities for students to participate actively and grow personally through a variety of experiences.

  • Check out the Transfer Connect Program - a program designed to help you develop connections and build a support system at UNCW! You will be placed in small groups of 5-6 students with similar values and interests to promote connection through the semester. For more information about Transfer Connect, contact argyrisa@uncw.edu 

  • Explore transfer specific events on Wavelink, like our Transfer Social and Transfer Float events.

As a transfer student, you have the option to update your application for up to two consecutive semesters. Updating means that you do not need to reapply or pay the application fee again, but we will re-review your application for your future term. Additional transcripts may be requested if applicable.

Please note that enrollment deposits and orientation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. To request an update to your application term, please use the Update Form in your UNCW Applicant Portal.

If you are not planning to attend UNCW, please withdraw your application. You may do so by completing the Withdraw form within your UNCW Applicant Portal. Completion of this form withdraws your application from the university, rescinding any offer of admission as well.

Orientation

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Not a Transfer Student?

First-Year Students See next steps for new students that have been admitted for their first year at UNCW. First-Year Student Info
Graduate Students See next steps for students accepted into a graduate studies program. Grad Student Info
Non-Degree Students See information for students that are visiting, auditing classes, or otherwise not seeking degrees. Non-Degree Student Info
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