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Returning students move into Pelican hall with Sammy C Hawk Leading the way.
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Returning Student Move-In Information 2024

Residents living in Seahawk Crossing* and Seahawk Landing are encouraged to use Randall Drive then Reynolds Drive to Cahill Drive to reach their building. The route to Seahawk Crossing is highlighted in ORANGE and Seahawk Landing is highlighted in PINK on the campus map.

Seahawk Crossing residents must download, print and display your building placard on your dashboard so you can be guided to the right location. 

Move-in has concluded, and placards are no longer available.

Residents living in Seahawk Village*, Terrapin Hall and University Suites* are encouraged to use the Hurst Drive Entrance to Reigel Road to reach your building. The route to University Suites is highlighted in PURPLE, Terrapin Hall is highlighted in TEAL, and Seahawk Village is highlighted in GREEN.

University Suites and Seahawk Village residents must download, print and display your building placard on your dashboard so you can be guided to the right location. 


Move-in has concluded, and placards are no longer available.

Lofting Beds in the Residence Halls

Please follow these steps to loft your bed:

  1. Remove the mattress
  2. Pull the bed out from the wall
  3. Use a rubber mallet to unhook the bed frame from the rungs
    • Mallets can be picked up from the front desk (on a first come first serve basis) or you can bring your own
  4. With a buddy, lift the bed to the top rung
  5. Use the rubber mallet to lock the bed frame back into place
  6. Push the bed back against the wall
  7. Use furniture such as the desk and dresser to stabilize the bed further

Please follow these steps to loft your bed:

  1. Remove the mattress
  2. Pull the bed out from the wall
  3. Orient the bed frame pieces between the desk and the wall
  4. Insert the second stabilizer
  5. With a buddy, lift the bed onto the bed posts
  6. Use a rubber mallet to knock the bed into place on the risers
    • Mallets can be picked up from the front desk (on a first come first serve basis) or you can bring your own
  7. Use furniture such as the dresser and the desk to stabilize the bed further
  8. Railings can be requested via a maintenance request or the front desk

Other Important Info

  • If you plan to have a vehicle on campus during the academic year, check to ensure you have a virtual parking permit – a permit is required to park on campus 24/7.
    • Log in to the Parking Portal: To view your virtual permit zone or to register for a virtual permit.
    • Check Your Assigned Zone: View parking zones and parking locations in the parking portal
    • Student parking is within white lines within your assigned parking zone.
  • Because your parking permit is associated with your license plate, you must park with your license plate facing the drive lane (cannot back in or pull through a parking space). If you wish to pull through or back into a parking space, you must have a vanity license plate affixed to your vehicle's front bumper to comply with the license plate recognition technology. Vanity plates can be purchased through the parking portal. If your vehicle is licensed in a two-plate state and you already have a state-issued license plate on the front of your vehicle, a vanity plate is not needed. Parking Enforcement begins on Monday, August 19.

If you plan to bring a personal bicycle, you must register the bike at the Hawk Wheels Bike Shop in The Hub. Registration is FREE and mandatory. Bicycles can be rented for the semester or the academic year for a small fee through the Hawk Wheels Bike Shop. The new program will feature e-bikes and scooters and is a great alternate solution for getting around campus in a safe, sustainable manner. See Bike Share for more information.

All meal plans will be activated on August 16, 2024. Special Move-In dining hours will be in effect during and after move-in. Visit Dining for more information. Regular Fall Semester Dining Hours will begin on August 21, 2024.

If you DID NOT receive your One Card during Orientation, please submit your One Card photo as soon as possible to the One Card Photo Submission found in mySeaport to pick up your One Card at Move-In. Your One Card is required to proceed through the check-in process at move-in, enter the residence halls and access your meal plan.

Emergency & Safety

The safety of our faculty, staff, students and guests is UNCW's highest priority. Visit the Emergency & Safety Page to learn more about how UNCW prepares for the unexpected and keeps the campus and community informed about actions resulting from severe weather and other emergencies.

Sammy Seahawk mascot in a moving bin during move-in

What to Bring

Moving to college is a significant milestone, especially for first-year students. To help you prepare, we've compiled a list of essential items to bring and what to leave behind. Consider coordinating with your roommates or suitemates for shared items.

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UNCW - Mobile, the Offical App

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s official app, UNCW - Mobile, offers quick access to essential campus information. Easily connect to university resources, get directions, track shuttles in real-time, access the academic calendar, and stay updated with the latest news and events.

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