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Summer Programs at UNCW

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UNCW offers two summer sessions with 4-week, intensive classes.
Visiting internationals must take 1 face-to-face class per session.


Many visiting international groups can experience summer in Wilmington:

  • Faculty-led groups from international partner universities

  • Exchange and study abroad international students

  • International "gap-year" students

View this example of a 4-week program for students.


Contact international@uncw.edu to attend UNCW in summer!

Application Process

How to Apply:

If you are an affiliated partner university who would like to nominate students, please complete the nomination form at:

 Nomination Button

 

If you are an international student who would like to attend UNCW in summer, please fill out the interest form at:

Interest Form Button

 

 

International Student Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • International student orientation
  • Two cultural excursions per session
  • Immigration advising
  • English Learning Center programs (additional fees)

Cost

Tuition and Fees (N/A for Exchange)

$1,705 (3 credits)

On-Campus Housing

$796 (includes linens)

On-Campus Meal Plan (required)

$500

Health Insurance (Estimate)

$120 (4 weeks)

Student ID

$20

Total (Study Abroad)

$3,141

*Note: Cost of flight and visa are not included.

Courses

To find course information for the upcoming semester, go to SeaNet (https:// seanet.uncw.edu/) , select either "Detailed Class Schedule" or "Search for Courses", then choose the upcoming term.

Students will submit their desired course list and the Office of International Students & Scholars will register students for their requested courses.

Important Dates

Summer Session 1 (2021)

Date Activity
April 1 Last day for Summer Session 1 nominations and students apply
May 13 - 10am Recommended arrival date, UNCW residence halls open at 10am (Wilmington, NC airport - ILM).
May 14 International Student Orientation
May 17 Classes Begin.
May 31 Memorial Day. National holiday; no classes.
June 15 Last day of classes.
June 17 Final examinations.
June 18 On-campus housing closes for Summer 1 students at 10:00am.

Summer Session 2 (2021) 

Date Activity
May 1 Last day for Summer Session 2 nominations and students apply
June 22 Recommended arrival date, though UNCW residence halls open on June 20th at 10am (Wilmington, NC airport - ILM).
June 24 International Student Orientation
June 28 Classes Begin.
July 5 Independence Day. Holiday observance; no classes.
July 20  Last day of classes.
July 22 Final examinations.
July 22 On-campus housing closes for Summer 2 students at 10:00am.

*Note: Students can arrive a maximum of 30 days prior to their program start date and depart a maximum of 30 day after their program end date with the J-1 visa.