International Student Orientation

Friday, January 9th, 2026

UNCW’s Office of International Students and Scholars organizes an orientation for all new international first-year, transfer and graduate students every fall and spring semester. This mandatory orientation welcomes, prepares, and engages international students as they adjust to life at UNCW. At orientation, students become familiar with their new surroundings and are told about opportunities and resources both on and off campus. Students learn about important immigration regulations and make friends with other new and returning students. See the International Student Orientation schedule below

Registration:

All international students must register for International Student Orientation HERE.

Please contact international@uncw.edu with any questions.

Important International Student Orientation Information

International Student Orientation Schedule

Fall Orientation 2025: August 18th - 19th

International Student Orientation Schedule
	Monday, August 18, 2025 Required Orientation Day Location: Burney Center
Time	Activity
8:00 - 9:00am	Student Check-In and Refreshments
9:00 - 9:15am	Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 - 10:45am	Immigration Session:
	F-1 Immigration (Carolina Beach Room with Audrey Richardson)
	J-1 Immigration (Burney Center with Amy Lekeu)
10:45 - 11:00am	Office of Dean of Students: Student Conduct Policy
11:00am - 12:00pm	Introduction to U.S. Higher Education & Faculty Panel
12:00 - 1:00pm	Lunch
1:00 - 1:15pm	Seahawk Spirit Activity
1:15 - 2:45pm	Breakout Session Divided by Degree Level
2:45 - 3:00pm	Closing Remarks, Important Reminders, Welcome Week Events
3:00 - 4:00pm	Resource Fair

Orientation Schedule
	Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Optional Orientation Day
9:00 - 10:30am	Campus Tour/"Walk your Course Schedule" Sign up in advance for campus tour here: International Student Campus Tour Registration
10:30 - 11:15am	Games and Activities (for students who want to join before Convocation Picnic)
11:30am - 1:00pm	Meet at Clocktower and walk to Convocation Picnic
4:30 - 6:00pm	New International Student Global Cafe at the Global Lounge in Fisher Student Center
6:00 - 8:00pm	Walk to Rock the Rec Event at the Student Recreation Center

Other Required Orientations

In addition to International Student Orientation, degree-seeking international students are also required to attend a second program-specific orientation:

Enrollment deposit is due prior to registering for orientation.