Admitted - Next Steps

• UNCW Email Account:
  • Active 2 business days after acceptance.
  • UNCW email is considered the official method of communication.
  • Check your email account frequently.
  • Set-Up Instructions in Decision Letter
• Questions?
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Degree Seeking Students - Please click here for next immigration steps.

Visiting Students (study abroad / exchange) - Please refer to your admissions application about visa next steps.

Refer to your application portal for important enrollment/admissions next steps.

All international students on UNCW visa sponsorship MUST attend the mandatory OISS orientation, called the International Student Orientation. To remain in compliance with U.S. federal immigration requirements, students must attend.

Degree Seeking International Students must attend TWO orientations:

OISS orientation International Student Orientation, -AND- general student orientation:

•  First Year Orientation
•  Transfer Orientation
•  Graduate Orientation 

Visiting International Students (Exchange/Study Abroad) - Only need to attend International Student Orientation.

See the University Catalogue for semester start/end dates and a calendar of events. You will receive arrival expectations and logistics from the Office of International Students and Scholars 

Students need to finalize either on-campus or off-campus housing before you arrive. Students will be emailed housing application instructions and students must apply by the deadline to secure on-campus housing. 

• On-Campus Housing Resources
• Living Off-Campus

If you have not yet received housing application instructions, please email international@uncw.edu.

Immunization requirements must be met within 30 days from the first date of the class, or you will be withdrawn from your classes by the registrar without receiving course credit or monetary refund for classes.

• Immunization Requirements

If you do not have all of the required immunizations by arrival, you may need to receive any missing required immunization shots at the UNCW Student Health Center. Depending on your health insurance, you may be charged money for these immunizations.

• Health Insurance Requirements

You must submit your photo and fill out the paper work on the OneCard website to receive your student ID (OneCard) at International Student Orientation.

UNCW ONE CARD

EBill is through Student Accounts - For more information about Student Accounts & Cashier's office

For any EBill questions email studentaccounts@uncw.edu 

Convera GlobalPay is the recommended payment method.

• Academic Honor Code
• Code of Student Life
• Counseling Center
• Disability Resource Center
• Graduate Student Association (GSA)
• Military & Veterans
• Seahawk Respect Compact

We’re glad you’re here to tour our stunning campus and experience the charm of Wilmington. Explore the campus at your own pace with our self-guided tour. 

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Planning your arrival

Travel Information

Seahawk Mail wants to ensure that parents and students have every opportunity to keep in contact, please visit Hawk Mail for more information. 

Canvas is the online platform UNCW uses to supplement in-person courses and for online courses. You will need to familiarize yourself with the functionality of Canvas. Admitted international students will be added to the International Student Pre-Arrival Checklist in Canvas. This Canvas site has the information for steps to take before arriving at UNCW. 

Sign into Canvas  

If you are an admitted international student and have questions about this specific canvas checklist, email international@uncw.edu