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Summer Programs at UNCW

UNCW Summer at the Beach 2025 (June 21 - July 21) is a 4-week study abroad opportunity for international students enrolled in degree-seeking programs at accredited international universities. Students are able to learn about U.S. culture, participate in UNCW programming, and explore the Wilmington community. Students must be approved by OISS prior to application by submitting the UNCW Summer Interest Form.

Additionally, UNCW global university partners can submit a Faculty-Led Program Proposal to apply to bring student groups to UNCW over the summer anytime between June 7 - July 23. Email international@uncw.edu for more information.

UNCW Summer at the Beach 2025

Application Process

If you are an international student who would like to attend UNCW in summer, please fill out the interest form at:

International Student: Interest Form

  • Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

Program Information 

Dates: June 21, 2025 – July 21, 2025 (4 weeks)

Estimated Cost: $2,700 which includes:
  • 4 excursions (Myrtle Beach, Boat Tour, NC Aquarium, Historic Downtown Walking Tour)
  • 20 hours of lectures taught by UNCW faculty
  • Airport pick-up & drop-off
  • Housing with pool access
  • 30 on-campus meals
  • Bike rental
  • *OPTIONAL: 1 or 3 credit class on U.S. Culture with an additional cost of $1,000 per credit

NOTE: The estimated cost does not include flight/travel and is subject to a 2-3 percent increase, as it is based on 2023-24 rates.

Global Partner Proposals

Global university partners can request a Faculty-Led Summer Program at UNCW.  Any program length is available between the dates of June 7, 2025 – July 23, 2025 and must include
  • Budget requirements
  • Minimum of 10 students
  • Accompanying on-campus faculty/chaperone
  • UNCW orientation & on-campus housing
  • (Optional Services) UNCW meal plans, academic classroom space, excursion planning & on-site emergency/transportation assistance

Proposal Deadline: December 15, 2024.

Please email lekeua@uncw.edu if interested.