Canvas: Canvas is the online learning management system used by faculty and students. The system allows students to interact with each other through discussion boards, take quizzes, view notes or PowerPoints used in class, and track grades.
CAIC: Fisher Student Center
Campus Activities & Involvement Center (pronounced “cake”) is the student gateway to entertainment, involvement, and leadership on campus. The Association for Campus Entertainment, Student Government Association, and UNCWeekends are student-led organizations advised by CAIC.
Chancellor’s Walk: Academic corridor of campus
This 2,416-foot walkway between Randall Library and Wagoner Hall carries pedestrian traffic through the heart of campus.
Clock Tower: Campus Commons in front of Randall Library
The Clock Tower is an iconic campus symbol that plays the fight song, alma mater, and chimes on the hour and half-hour.
Dub’s: Dub’s Café is a dining facility located in the Warwick Center offering a buffet with a seasonal menu that is locally inspired. In August 2018, Dub’s Café became the first 3-Star Certified Green Restaurant® in Wilmington.
Fisher: Fisher Student Center and Fisher University Union
UNCW named the student center in honor of alumni Herbert and Sylvia Fisher, whose ties to their alma mater extend back more than 50 years to the early days of Wilmington College. The Fisher Student Center and the Fisher University Union house programs, support services, and student dining options.
Hawk’s Nest: Fisher University Union
Hawk’s Nest is a food-court style dining location offering a variety of food options including burritos, tacos, salads, flatbreads, burgers, sushi, and fresh-grilled choices. Panda Express, Chick-fil-A, and Subway are adjacent to Hawk’s Nest.
Healthy Hawks: Healthy Hawks is UNCW’s well-being initiative in collaboration with Campus Recreation, the Counseling Center, and the Student Health Center. UNCW defines well-being as a holistic approach to daily life that acknowledges the integration of many facets that contribute to an individual’s experiences of the self, others and world.
The Hub: The Hub is a dining location between Galloway Hall and Graham-Hewlett Halls which includes Mooyah, Starbucks, and a Provisions on Demand (P.O.D.) Market.
Links: Seahawk Links are student peer mentors assigned to first-year seminar courses who assist incoming students as they acclimate to UNCW during their first year.
LiveSafe: LiveSafe is an app UNCW students, family members and guests can use to access university maps, emergency procedures, university and local resources, message University Police or report incidents to other campus offices, use SafeWalk (a peer-to-peer virtual escort tool), and receive emergency notifications.
Lumina: Fisher Student Center
Lumina Theater offers a professional movie theater experience on campus and screens blockbusters, independents, cult classics, art films, international films, and student films throughout the academic year.
RA: Resident Assistants (RAs) are responsible for an on-campus residential floor, wing, pod, building, or area. The RA serves as a facilitator to encourage a positive and welcoming, healthy and safe, cooperative and considerate living environment.
Reading Day: A reading day is set aside by the university to allow time to study for final exams. It is scheduled after all the regular classes are completed and before final exams.
S.I.: Supplemental Instruction is an academic support service for courses that are traditionally more challenging for students. The University Learning Center hires and trains an S.I. Leader (an upperclassman who has taken the course) who works with the instructor and provides weekly peer-facilitated learning sessions based on what is being covered in the course.
SeaNet: SeaNet is the online system UNCW students use to add and drop courses, check grades, find their advisor, submit timesheets, apply for financial aid, check financial aid status, and view a degree audit.
UNI: UNI 101 is a first-year seminar course required for all incoming first-year students. University Studies 201 is an optional seminar course for transfer students. The purpose of UNI is to support new students as they integrate into UNCW and the college experience.
Wag: Wagoner Hall offers all-you-care-to-eat dining with cutting-edge American entrées, ethnically-inspired foods, vegetarian selections, and more!
Beach Blast
UNCW's most recognizable tradition, Beach Blast, welcomes new Seahawks to our coastal community with a full day at the beach to celebrate the new academic year right before the first day of classes! UNCW Seahawks head to Wrightsville Beach for a day of fun in the sun. Over 4,000+ students attend each year for this university tradition like no other!
Convocation
Convocation marks the official beginning of the academic year. During this ceremonial event, new students will watch the unveiling of their class flag, take their Class of 2026 photo, and hear about UNCW’s academic expectations from the Chancellor, Provost, and faculty members.
Career and Internship Fair
Students from all majors meet with recruiters and hiring managers from local, regional, and national companies; including government agencies and non-profit organizations, who are excited to add a Seahawk to their team! Full-time, part-time/seasonal, and internship opportunities are available. This event takes place bi-annually during the fall and spring semesters.
Fall into the Dub
Beginning with move-in, a wide variety of events and activities are available to welcome new students and familiarize them with the UNCW community throughout their first semester. Spring Back into the Dub is held in the spring semester with similar events to welcome students back to campus.
FYrst Year Signature Series
Hosted by the Office of Transition Programs the FYrst Year Signature Series is designed to engage first-year students in intentional programming.
Involvement Carnival
Begin your involvement journey and discover more than 275+ student organizations, including Fraternity & Sorority Life, Sports Club, Multicultural Organizations, and more. This is a great opportunity to meet student leaders and stay engaged with the UNCW community.
Late Night Breakfast
The perfect kick-off to our spring Homecoming Week! Students gather at Wagoner for a full breakfast menu, served by faculty and staff! Take pictures with Sammy Seahawk, learn more about the week’s events, or participate in our annual Lip Sync Battle!
Leadership Lecture Series
The Leadership Lecture Series provides an exploration of leadership through stories and experiences shared by guest speakers. Students are invited to discuss and engage in political, cultural diversity, and economic issues as well as popular trends and topics that shape and affect their communities.
Student Leadership Conference
The purpose of the SLC is to make leadership within reach of every student. It is created for students, by students and held every fall semester.
Teal Tuesday
Teal is the only color to wear on Tuesday! Students, faculty, and staff show school spirit by wearing teal on Tuesdays.
Wagsgiving
Wagsgiving is a Thanksgiving-themed meal at Wagoner Dining Hall before students leave for Thanksgiving break.