Students who begin their first academic year at UNCW immediately after graduating high school are considered first year students.
Students classified as first-year students are required to live in on-campus housing for their first two years at UNCW. Get more information on this housing requirement.
First-year students are required to participate in one of the Hawk meal plans. See additional information regarding meal plans.
First-year students are required to live in a traditional first-year residence hall. Here are the options:
Each Living Learning Community is assigned to a specific area of campus. You may select up to 3 building preferences and 1 roommate preference. However, the Living Learning Community you join will determine where you will be assigned.
Typically, your requested roommate must also be a member of that community. Center for Academic Advising should be able to provide more information about their Learning Communities' processes and programs.
Housing & Residence Life
Phone: (910) 962-3241
Fax: (910) 962-7032
Regular Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer and Winter Break Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.