Admissions
New Students | Transfer Students | Conditional Admission | Online Students
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Requirements
- Be 18 years of age by program start date
- Have a basic foundation of English
- Completion of secondary education (US high school equivalent)
Online Student Application Process (Choice of 2 Programs, fall and spring).
Online Language and Culture Programs, Oct. 19-Nov. 13, 2020 or Feb. 15-Mar. 12, 2021.
Step 1: Submit your application and pay a non-refundable application fee ($50) No application fee if application and deposit received by the priority deadline. Applications accepted until 10 days before classes begin.
Step 2: Pay a $250 deposit by priority deadline for fall Sept. 15, 2020, or pay a $250 deposit by priority deadline for spring Dec. 21, 2020.
Step 3: Pay the remainng balance of $750 by Oct. 19 for fall and by Feb. 15 for spring (first day of classes).
New Student Application Process
View the Application Guide (PDF) 
for specific details and instructions. Click here for example proof of funds statement. Click here for an example financial responsibility (sponsor) letter.
Step 1: Submit the application and documents and pay application fee |
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Step 2: Obtain immigration approval |
Step 3: Purchase health insurance - All students must show proof of health insurance coverage. |
View the Application Guide for specific details.
(Application processing begins after payment is received.)
Transfer Student Application Process (future UNCW students)
To apply to UNCW as an ELC transfer student:|
Step 1: Submit Application and Pay Application Fee |
| Step 2: Complete Request to Transfer to UNCW Form |
Exiting Transfer Students (current UNCW students)
To Leave UNCW and begin at another school: Complete Request for Transfer from UNCWMailing Documents
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Send Documents to: |
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Mail: English Language CenterUNCW Office of International Programs 601 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-5965 USA |
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Email: elc@uncw.edu |
Conditional Admission
About
The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers conditional admission to applicants who have demonstrated strong academic performance, but need additional English language preparation in order to be successful in their program of study.
Students requesting conditional admission must meet all the university’s international admission requirements except the English proficiency requirement.
Applicants who are conditionally admitted attend the UNCW English Language Center, an intensive English language program. Applicants are granted full admission to the University of North Carolina Wilmington upon successful completion of the advanced level (Level 4) of UNCW’s English Language Center.
Conditional admission is often requested by applicants who must be admitted as degree-seeking students in order to obtain a visa. Other applicants seek conditional admission so they can begin a degree program the semester immediately following completion of the advanced level of the English Language Center.
For undergraduate applicants, conditional admission does not guarantee admission into a specific degree program. Some programs require a separate and additional application in order for an application to be accepted into the specific program of study. Visit the webpage of your intended degree for more information.
Is conditional admission right for you?
- Do you want to enroll in a degree program at UNCW?
- Do you meet all of the UNCW admissions requirements except the English language requirement?
- Are you willing to participate in the intensive English language program offered at UNCW?
If you answered “yes” to all of the questions above, then conditional admission may be a good option for you.
How to apply
Undergraduate Applicants
- Complete the UNCW Application for Undergraduate Admission. Review the International Student Application Checklist to ensure you complete all requirements.
- After you complete the application, email International Admissions to request conditional admission.
- Apply to the UNCW intensive English program at the English Language Center.
- Email the English Language Center to notify them that you are seeking conditional admission.
Graduate Applicants
- Complete the UNCW Graduate School Application.
- After you complete the application, email Graduate Admissions to request conditional admission.
- Apply to the UNCW ELC Program.
- Email the English Language Center to notify them that you are seeking conditional admission.
Contact Information
| English Language Center Contact: Kateryna Forynna Email: elc@uncw.edu |
Undergraduate Admissions Contact: international@uncw.edu |
Graduate Admissions Contact: Ms. Kimberly Harris Email: harrisk@uncw.edu |
