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Visiting International Student Program

Welcome to the Visiting International Student Program at UNCW where students are welcomed to participate in educational, engaging and challenging scholarly experiences.

For many participants, this program brings them to the United States for the first time on a non-degree, short term basis. This program is open to people from any country. Permission to attend UNCW with the Visiting International Program does not constitute admission to UNCW.

Visiting International Student Type

EXCHANGE

Eligible students nominated directly by UNCW partner universities
  • 1 or 2 semesters
  • Be nominated for exchange by home university
  • Pay tuition to home university
  • Confirm credit recognition with home university

STUDY ABROAD

Students from either partner or non-partner international universities who pay tuition to UNCW
  • 1 or 2 semesters
  • Must show transcripts from an accredited international university (no nomination needed)
  • Pay tuition to UNCW
  • Confirm credit recognition with home university

HIGH SCHOOL GAP YEAR 

Students who have recently graduated from secondary education. Students must be minimum of age 18 upon start of program.
  • 1 or 2 semesters
  • High school diploma (or equivalency), 2.5 minimum GPA, and letter of recommendation required
  • Pay tuition to UNCW
  • Limited to University Studies (first-year) coursework

 

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. 

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

  1. Passport
  2. Transcript in English (include courses in progress)
  3. 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.
  4. 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
Study Abroad Costs
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Study Abroad Costs
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)
Classes for Visiting Internationals

The UNCW Office of International Students & Scholars registers you for classes, but we cannot guarantee that students will be registered for their top choices. Registration begins in late March/October and courses fill quickly. 

To find course information for your visiting semester, go to:

  1. SeaNet You will search for classes during a specific semester. You can choose either the "Detailed Class Schedule" or "Search for Courses", then you will select the semester (fall or spring).
  2. UNCW Course Catalog You can search generally for classes using the key words for courses you might need. These courses are not guaranteed to be offered in the semester you attend UNCW.
  3. Course Equivalency Tool Some classes from international universities have been evaluated to find the UNCW equivalence. You can use this tool to find UNCW course options that match your home university.

 

Information for Admitted Visiting Internationals

Fall 2024

J-1 Visa (Exchange)
Earliest Arrival Date for Visa July 22, 2024
On-Campus Housing Opens August 14, 2024
Required Orientation August 16-17, 2024
Start of Classes August 21, 2024
Last Day of Final Exams December 12, 2024
On-Campus Housing Closes December 13, 2024
Latest Departure Date for J-1 Visa January 11, 2025
Latest Departure Date for F-1 Visa February 10, 2025

 

Spring 2025

J-1 Visa (Exchange)
Earliest Arrival Date for Visa December 14, 2024
On-Campus Housing Opens January 9, 2025
Required Orientation  January 10-11, 2025
Start of Classes January 13, 2025
Last Day of Final Exams May 8, 2025
On-Campus Housing Closes May 9, 2025
Latest Departure Date for J-1 Visa June 7, 2025
Latest Departure Date for F-1 Visa July 7, 2025

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.

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Contact Us

Phone: (910) 962-3367

international@uncw.edu

Hoggard Hall, 160

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