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Pre-Hawk Program

The Pre-Hawk program provides Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) students with a seamless pathway to UNCW through direct admission, blending the strengths of both institutions. With personalized guidance from a dedicated UNCW advisor and mentor, you'll stay on track to meet transfer requirements and fully leverage the program's advantages. Learn more below!

What is Pre-Hawk?

  • The Pre-Hawk program offers Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) students a direct admission experience, combining the best of CFCC and UNCW.
  • UNCW Advisor & Mentor: Dedicated UNCW professional advisor and mentor to ensure you meet transfer requirements and maximize program benefits.
  • Earn your AA or AS degree at CFCC while immersing yourself in the UNCW experience—from campus events to resources, all alongside a cohort of like-minded peers.

Program Benefts

  • Early Integration: Familiarize yourself with UNCW’s campus, resources, and culture, ensuring a smooth transition when you transfer.
  • Grow Together: Join a cohort of peers who will journey with you from CFCC to UNCW, forming friendships and study partnerships that last.
  • Exclusive Opportunities: The program will sponsor one class at UNCW while enrolled at CFCC & one-time scholarship at UNCW.

Is Pre-Hawk Right for You?

  • The program requires a 3.2 CFCC GPA & 12-30 transferrable credit hours at CFCC to start as a Pre-Hawk.
  • You value community and want to start building connections at UNCW early.
  • You’re ready for an enhanced college experience that prepares you for life at UNCW.
  • You have considered your academic path beyond CFCC and have picked UNCW as your future institution.

Application Information & Deadlines

Apply Now with the UNCW Application


The Application must include:

  • A 250-word short answer
  • Students must attach their latest unofficial CFCC transcript 

Spring 2025 Entry

  • Application Opens: Oct. 1, 2024
  • Application Closes: Nov. 15, 2024
  • Decision Release: Dec 2, 2024

Students must accept their Pre-Hawk spot in the applicant portal by Dec. 13

Fall 2025 Entry

Deadlines will be released soon!

Contact Us

Valtteri Halonen, Program Manager

Phone: (910) 962-2482

halonenv@uncw.edu

Questions about the Pre-Hawk Program? You can reach out to the Program Manager!

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