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 Benefits
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?
You have graduated from high school.
You plan to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associates of Sciences (AS) degree from Cape Fear Community College (CFCC).
You can maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 while at CFCC.
You’ll have completed no more than half of your associate degree when you apply.
You value community and want to start building connections at UNCW early.
You have considered your academic path beyond CFCC and desire UNCW as your future institution.