Visiting International Student Program
Visiting International Admission Requirements
For students coming from UNCW partner universities, your international office must submit the UNCW Nomination Form. Official UNCW partners will be emailed the link to this form. If approved, the student will receive a link to the application.
For students from non-partner universities, you must submit the International Student Interest Form.
Students will follow the application link and upload the required documents. Once admitted, students will receive Pre-Arrival Steps and their acceptance packets will be mailed to the partner university.
Application Deadlines
- Fall: May 1
- Spring: November 1
Required Application Documents
- Passport
- Transcript in English (include courses in progress)
- English proficiency test - *Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 71 ibt
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.0 score
- Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 105
- Pearson PTE - minimum score 54
- DAAD Certificate - B2 minimum level
- iTEP - 3.7
- Letter from university if over 60% of program is taught in English. Alternatives accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Amy Lekeu if you have questions about acceptable alternatives for your university.
- Proof of Financial Support
- Bank account statement, bank letter, or government student aid in English, no older than 6 months with required amounts
- If the funds are not in the student's name, the financial sponsor must also provide a letter that indicates he/she will sponsor the student
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Study Abroad Costs
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| Tuition & Fees** | $12,115.25 (12+ credits) **2024-25 rates |
| Housing Application Fee | $150 |
| On-Campus Housing | $4,043 - $4,808 (University Suites, Seahawk Crossing/Landing/Village) |
| Food (either on-campus dining or preparing your own) | $2,200-$2,600 **2024-25 rates |
| Student ID | $20 |
| Mailbox | $11 |
| Health Insurance (either UNCW insurance or option to waive) | $1,475.32 **2024-25 rates |
| TOTAL (Study Abroad) | $20,014.57 - $21,179.57 (range) |
| TOTAL (Exchange - Tuition/Fees waived) | $7,899.32 - $9,064.32 (range) |
Information for Admitted Visiting Internationals
Fall 2025 |
Visiting International |
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| Earliest Arrival Date for Visa | July 21, 2025 |
| On-Campus Housing Opens | August 15, 2025 after 2pm |
| Required Orientation | August 18-19, 2025 |
| Start of Classes | August 20, 2025 |
| Last Day of Final Exams | December 11, 2025 |
| On-Campus Housing Closes | December 12, 2025 |
| Latest Departure Date for J-1 Visa | January 10, 2026 |
| Latest Departure Date for F-1 Visa | February 9, 2026 |
Spring 2026 |
Visiting International |
|---|---|
| Earliest Arrival Date for Visa | December 12, 2025 |
| On-Campus Housing Opens | TBD |
| Required Orientation | TBD |
| Start of Classes | January 12, 2026 |
| Last Day of Final Exams | May 7, 2026 |
| On-Campus Housing Closes | May 8, 2026 |
| Latest Departure Date for J-1 Visa | June 6, 2026 |
| Latest Departure Date for F-1 Visa | July 6, 2026 |
Please review the Admitted Next Steps website for international students
Visiting International students are guaranteed on-campus housing if they apply prior to the deadline. They can choose between the following on-campus housing options: University Suites, Seahawk Landing, Seahawk Crossing, or Seahawk Village (dependent upon availability).
Visiting international students are required to attend the International Student Orientation.