Spirit Rocks Reservation System to Open October 6
On Monday, Oct. 6, at 8 a.m. UNCW will lift the temporary pause on the use of campus spirit rocks and designated freedom of expression...
UNCW Alert
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See the Severe Weather webpage for weather preparedness information,
Recent Posts
Weather Alert: Closing Out Updates on Tropical Storm Imelda
Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service Wilmington, Tropical Storm Imelda is headed out to sea.
UNCW to Remain Open Under Normal Operations
UNCW will remain on a normal operating schedule for Monday, Sept. 29. No classes or campus events are cancelled at this time.
UNCW Continues to Celebrate Family Weekend, Watch Tropical Weather
While students, parents and families enjoy Family Weekend, campus officials continue to maintain a close watch over tropical weather conditions.
UNCW Celebrates Family Weekend, Monitoring Weather
We are bringing together 5,000 family members and students for Family Weekend. Based on the current forecast, we have moved some activities indoors.
Message From SafeZone: Family Weekend, Monitoring Weather
UNCW is bringing together 5,000 family members and students for Family Weekend. Generations of Seahawks have enjoyed this cherished tradition,...
Message From SafeZone: UNCW Weather Notice: Monitoring Tropical Weather
UNCW Weather Info – Dangerous rip currents expected at area beaches due to storms offshore. Avoid swimming. Check beach flags & stay...
UNCW Monitoring Impending Weather Rip Current Hazard
Please be aware of an increased rip currents hazard because of two storms brewing in the Atlantic. Please stay informed and exercise caution at...
Freedom of Expression Events Postponed, Spirit Rock Offline
UNCW will temporarily discontinue use of campus spirit rocks and pause freedom of expression events. Any currently scheduled freedom of expression...
A Message from Chancellor Volety
Chancellor Volety welcomes Seahawks back to campus. For more information about campus safety and security, visit uncw.edu/alert and Incident...
UNCW to Reopen Monday with Enhanced Security Measures
UNCW will reopen on schedule Monday, Sept. 22 with enhanced security measures in place.
UNCW to Remain in Condition 1 Through Sunday, Sept. 21
Out of a continued abundance of caution, UNCW will remain in Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of UNCW Policy 08.221 with all on-campus events...
UNCW Board of Trustees Statement
As a Board, we are deeply disturbed by the actions that compromised the safety of our campus community. We will continue to support all efforts to...
A Message from Chancellor Volety
Please see this video from Chancellor Aswani K. Volety. Going forward, please visit uncw.edu/alert for ongoing updates about this issue
Message From SafeZone: All Clear- Message Regarding Campus Incident
All Clear. Classes cancelled 9/19/25. Condition one for employees. For details visit: uncw.edu/campus-incident.
Message Regarding Campus Incident
This message is being shared by the Office of University Relations on behalf of Chancellor Aswani K. Volety and the Cabinet. We want to...
Message From SafeZone: All Clear
All Clear! False alarm. This is an all-clear message from UNCW Alert. No active attacker on campus. More info about class cancellations, operations...
Message From SafeZone: UNCW Alert - Emergency on Campus
UNCW Alert! Continue to shelter in place. Law enforcement sweeping campus. Will update when more information available.
Message From SafeZone: UNCW Alert - Emergency on Campus
UNCW Alert! University Police have received unconfirmed, anonymous reports via social media regarding a subject with a gun on campus. UPD is taking...
Campus Lockdown Lifted: All Clear Issued
A series of alerts were issued by University Police following anonymous social media reports of a possible armed individual on campus. The...
A Message from Chancellor Volety
When passion overrides compassion, when we confront people for their beliefs rather than engage their ideas, we betray everything UNCW represents.
Campus Threat Addressed Sept 18
UNCW received a threat, which University Police investigated in coordination with local and state partners.
Message From SafeZone: All Clear
All clear. This is an all-clear message from the previous UNCW Alert regarding the off campus gas leak. College Ave is now open.
Rip Current Risk Due to Hurricane Erin
Due to Hurricane Erin, dangerous rip currents are expected along Wilmington beaches, so stay informed and use caution.
UNCW Alert System Test August 7
The full-volume UNCW Alert system test (includes the outdoor siren system) will take place at noon. This is only a test. No action from the campus...