This page is to help international students make travel plans to UNCW.
Arrival and Important Dates
Visiting international students are allowed to enter the United States up to 30 days before their program start date identified on their immigration forms (DS-2019 or I-20).
You can view the UNCW calendar dates through the Registrar's Office: Calendar of Events.
The recommended arrival date at UNCW is August 17th for Fall 2023. Students must attend MIVISO, the Mandatory Immigration Validation & International Student Orientation, on August 18th.
Port of Arrival
You will need to keep the following items with you as you travel:
Your passport, valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected stay
Review the Recommended Arrival Dates: By reviewing the academic calendar dates, you can plan your travel dates and will have the best move-in experience to UNCW on-campus housing. You can plan your arrival for when the UNCW Shuttle is running.
Go directly to your residence hall On your move-in day, you may go directly to your residence hall. You can also learn more about the UNCW move in procedures through the Housing and Residence Life website. You can also email UNCW Housing. See UNCW Campus Map for directions.
Housing staff will be available 24/7 (all day, every day) at your building check-in location once housing opens. Room keys are given when you check-in.
Check-in Locations
Communities
Where to Check-In
University Suites
Schwartz Hall
Seahawk Landing
Seahawk Landing Building 6 (Office)
Seahawk Village
Seahawk Village Clubhouse
Seahawk Crossing
Seahawk Crossing Building 2
What to Pack
Review the UNCW move-in check off list.
MIVISO
MIVISO, the Mandatory Immigration Validation & International Student Orientation for Fall 2023 will be on Friday, August 18th. MIVISO is required for all new international students. For more information on MIVISO, click here.
Immigration Check-In
Upon arrival in the USA, you must complete the Immigration Check-In via Terra Dotta.
