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First-Year Summer Programs

First-Year Summer Programs

UNCW Summer Programs will begin the foundation for student success in the four mission-centered goals of the university and to the eight UNCW learning goals that support them.   

Summer Programs mission is to enhance incoming first-year UNCW students’ experience by earning academic credits before your first academic semester.  This residential program provides an opportunity to build relationships with UNCW students, faculty and staff who will support you as you begin your college academic career.

Benefits

  • Earn six college credits towards your degree
  • Prepares you for full-time college academic rigor
  • Lets you take fewer hours in future semesters
  • Gets you on track to plan coursework to graduate early

Eligibility

Admitted UNCW students who are incoming first-year students for the fall semester and enrolled full time for Summer Session II. 

Requirements

To participate, students must attend UNCW First-Year Orientation, meet with an academic advisor, register for summer courses and live on-campus in summer student housing.

Summer 2024 dates will be announced, but typically Orientation sessions are held throughout the month of June; Summer Session II classes will begin before the end of June, and end at the end of July/beginning of August.  All these dates will be coordinated with Transition Programs, Housing and Residential Life, Registrar, Student Accounts, and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Students enrolling in UNCW First-Year Summer Programs are eligible to apply for federal financial aid to cover the cost of the program.  If you are interested in financial aid for Summer Programs, you must also complete the FAFSA for 2023-2024. 

The link to apply for financial aid will be added when available.

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