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Summer Programs at UNCW

UNCW offers two summer sessions with 4-week, intensive classes. Visiting internationals must take 1 face-to-face class per session.

Many visiting international groups can experience summer in Wilmington:

  • Faculty-led groups from international partner universities
  • Exchange and study abroad international students
  • International "gap-year" students

View this example of a 4-week program for students.

Email us to attend UNCW in summer!

Application Process

If you are an affiliated partner university who would like to nominate students, please complete the nomination form at:

International Partner: Nomination Form

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

International Student Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • International student orientation
  • Two cultural excursions per session
  • Immigration advising
  • English Learning Center programs (additional fees)

Cost

  • Tuition and Fees (N/A for Exchange): $1,705 (3 credits)
  • On-Campus Housing: $796 (includes linens)
  • On-Campus Meal Plan (required): $500
  • Health Insurance (Estimate): $120 (4 weeks)
  • Student ID: $20
Total (Study Abroad): $3,141

*Note: Cost of flight and visa are not included.

Courses

To find course information for the upcoming semester, go to SeaNet, select either "Detailed Class Schedule" or "Search for Courses", then choose the upcoming term.

Students will submit their desired course list and the Office of International Students & Scholars will register students for their requested courses.

Summer Session 1

Date Activity
April 1 Last day for Summer Session 1 nominations and students apply
May 13 -10am Recommended arrival date, UNCW residence halls open at 10 a.m. (Wilmington, NC airport - ILM).
May 14 International Student Orientation
May 17 Classes Begin.
May 31 Memorial Day. National holiday; no classes.
June 15 Last day of classes.
June 17 Final examinations.
June 18 On-campus housing closes for Summer 1 students at 10 a.m.

Summer Session 2

Date Activity
May 1 Last day for Summer Session 2 nominations and students apply
June 22 Recommended arrival date, though UNCW residence halls open on June 20th at 10 a.m. (Wilmington, NC airport - ILM).
June 24 International Student Orientation
June 28 Classes Begin.
July 5 Independence Day. Holiday observance; no classes.
July 20 Last day of classes.
July 22 Final examinations.
July 22 On-campus housing closes for Summer 2 students at 10 a.m.

*Note: Students can arrive a maximum of 30 days prior to their program start date and depart a maximum of 30 day after their program end date with the J-1 visa.

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