How To:                                                                                                    

• How to submit a transient study request

• How to run your degree audit

  • Video
    
    

• How to add/update/change/drop a major (PDF)

• How to add/drop a minor (PDF)

• How to register for courses in SeaNet

• How to find your time ticket on SeaNet (PDF)

• How to calculate your GPA (PDF)

Internship Information:                                                                

• BIO 498 Information & Steps (PDF)

• Internship Agency Form (link) - To be completed by site supervisor. 

• Permission to Enroll in an Internship Form (link) - To be completed by faculty supervisor. 

• Resources for Searching for Internships (PDF)

PAPERWORK DUE DATES: Spring 2023 forms due 1/16/23!

If you need to check to see if your site is already approved, please email Sue Tatum at tatums@uncw.edu. 

DIS Information: 

Directed Individual Study - BIO 491

1-3 credit hours (no more than 6 can count toward BIO 300/400 level electives)

Must be a junior or senior with at least a 2.0 GPA. 

DIS forms due dates: Spring 2023 forms are due 1/16/23!

Steps:

1. Find a BIO faculty member to work with (https://uncw.edu/bio/about-faculty.html) & determine project, credit hours, etc. with them. 

2. They will submit the DIS form for you here: https://uncw.edu/cas/academic/academic-forms.html (only faculty should submit).

3. You will be notified when the course is built & you can register in SeaNet (not searchable - wait for email). 

Involvement Opportunities:

• Conservation Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • Global Water Brigades
  • Plastic Ocean Project
    
    
• General Biology/Science Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society
  • Seahawk Audubon
  • Seahawk Wildlife Society
    
  • Women in Science and Engineering
    
    
• Marine Mammal Stranding Program
  Email Dr. Tift at tiftm@uncw.edu for more information. 
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• Marine Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • SCUBA Club
    
  • Surfrider Foundation
    
    
• Pre-Health Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • American Red Cross
    
  • Association of Pre-OT Students
    
  • Medlife
    
  • Pre-Dental Club
    
  • Pre-PT Student Association
    
  • Pre-PA Club
    
  • Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
    

Study Abroad/Domestic Travel Opportunities:

• Education Abroad Programs

• Semester by the Bay Program at the University of Alaska  (outside link)

Resources for Academic Difficulties:

• Campus Resources for Students with Academic Difficulties

• The University Learning Center

  • Learning Services

  • Math Services

  • Supplemental Instruction

  • Writing Services

  • Study Sessions
    
    
• How to calculate GPA

Information on Previous Course Credits:

• What are my transfer credits equivalent to at UNCW?

• What are my AP scores equivalent to at UNCW?

• What are my CLEP scores equivalent to at UNCW?

• What are my IB scores equivalent to at UNCW?
  

Career Information:

• Careers in Marine Biology (PDF)

  • UNCW Career Center: What can I do with a major in Marine Biology?
    
    
• Careers in Biology (PDF) 
  
  
  • UNCW Career Center: What can I do with a major in Biology?
    
    
• US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (A-Z Index of Career/Salary Info) (outside link)
  
  
• Other Career Information

General Information:

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

• University Studies requirements (General Education Requirements)

• Typical course offerings by semester (PDF)

Pre-Health Professional Information:

• Pre-Health Professional Advising

  Dr. Art Frampton, Ph.D.

  framptona@uncw.edu

  (910) 962-2643

  Friday Hall 2028B   

  • Manual (provided by the former pre-health advisor, Dr. Ballard)
  • Required & Recommended Undergrad Courses for NC Medical Schools
  • Pre-Health Information Session PowerPoint
  • Medical School Q & A
  • Pre-Health Course Recommendations (PDF)
  • Suggested 4 Year Plan for Pre-Health/Biology Majors (PDF)
  • Pre-Professional Programs

Advisor Contact Information: